WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice has indicated that former Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled deposition next week before a House committee investigating how the government handled …
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Texas talk of swallowing eastern New Mexico is an old impulse
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen the speaker of the Texas House recently outlined his priorities for the next legislative session, he mentioned tax relief, the development of data centers and a notion that sent …
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SACRAMENTO — A federal judge appears willing to block a $6.2-billion merger of two large TV station groups as he evaluates whether Nexstar Media Group’s takeover of a rival violates U.S. antitrust …
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L.A. election shadow hearing: Democrats, experts defend voting systems
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHouse Democrats and a panel of elections experts expressed unwavering confidence in state voting systems and dismissed Trump administration claims of widespread fraud and other vulnerabilities during a special “shadow …
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Iran attempting cyberattacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, officials say
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies are “urgently warning” private sector companies throughout the nation that Iranian actors “are conducting exploitation activity” that has resulted in “disruptions across several U.S. critical infrastructure,” according …
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California senator sues Sacramento, alleging ‘retaliatory’ DUI arrest
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA California state senator alleges that police officers fabricated evidence to falsely accuse her of driving under the influence after she was T-boned at an intersection near the state Capitol. …
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U.S. rescue in Iran used dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man F-15E fighter jet crew downed deep inside …
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DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure into law Monday that gives him along with other Florida leaders the ability to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations and …
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Trump holds fast to Tuesday deadline, threatening Iran’s bridges and power plants
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that the United States and Iran are at a “critical point” in negotiating a potential ceasefire agreement, but the chances of reaching a deal by a …
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Column: Trump’s cries of cheating on mail-in ballots defy logic
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Why would an immigrant living here illegally risk jail and deportation by trying to vote? That has always puzzled me. And why would a political pro waste time and money …