When millions of European immigrants came to the United States in the 19th century only to be scorned by mainstream society, it was the Catholic Church that embraced them, taught …
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Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein’s ties to Trump’s political foes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — Acceding to President Trump’s demands, U.S. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Trump …
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What to know about ex-Newsom aide tangled in a corruption probe
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe FBI was secretly listening last year when a high-ranking advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom unleashed a stream of profanities as she vented about a public records request from an …
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Supreme Court urged to block California laws requiring companies to disclose climate impacts
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups urged the Supreme Court on Friday to block new California laws that will require thousands of companies to disclose their …
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Column: Two politicians who impressed in 2025? Gavin Newsom and Marjorie Taylor Greene
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesShe’s a little bit country; he’s a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. And me? I’m a little bit stunned. Two politicians have emerged, against all odds, to surprise and impress …
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Trump’s next immigration target will be Charlotte, N.C., sheriff says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The next city bracing for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is Charlotte, N.C., which could see an influx of federal agents as early as this weekend, a county sheriff …
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Trickle of revelations fuels scandal over Trump’s ties to Epstein
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — A slow drip of revelations detailing President Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein that have burdened the White House all year has turned into a deluge after House lawmakers released …
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Justice Department sues to block California’s new congressional map
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Justice Department on Thursday sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters last week, joining a court battle that could help determine which party wins control …
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Shutdown teed up Trump’s plan to use public lands for resource extraction
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDuring the last government shutdown six years ago, the main narrative when it came to public lands was the damage caused by unsupervised visitors. Trash cans and toilets overflowed with …
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Prosecutors turn over 130,000 pages of evidence in killing of Minnesota lawmaker
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMINNEAPOLIS — Attorneys in the case of a man charged with killing a top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband said Wednesday that prosecutors have turned over a massive amount of evidence …