We’re in the early weeks of Lent, the 40 days when Christians are called to rededicate themselves to good — and the Trump administration seems to be having a good …
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Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs the deadline approaches to file to run for office, veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to run for reelection in his newly-configured congressional district in San Diego …
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Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Thursday released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an …
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Newsom planning $19-million push to polish California’s national image
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to spend $19 million promoting California and dispelling “myths driven by misinformation and political rhetoric” in a marketing campaign that would run through the final months …
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Anxiety grows among California Democrats as gubernatorial candidates rebuff calls to drop out
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Despite a plea from the head of the California Democratic Party for underperforming candidates to drop out of the governor’s race, all but one of the party’s top hopefuls spurned …
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Trump fires Kristi Noem, ending her turbulent reign heading Homeland Security
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — In a major shakeup of the agency at the center of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, President Trump announced Thursday that he was replacing embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, …
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Panel reviewing Trump’s White House ballroom project will vote on it April 2
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — A federal panel reviewing President Trump’s plans to build a ballroom at the White House has set April 2 for a final vote on the project, the chairman said as …
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Too many Democrats in California governor’s race? That’s a great thing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAfter months of fretting, California Democratic leaders are now truly freaking out about too many of their own running for governor, potentially allowing two MAGA Republicans to advance to the …
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California legislators introduce bill package to address wildfires
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTwo months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled a package of bills aimed at preventing wildfires and lessening their harms. …
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WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution Wednesday designed to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran, as the Trump administration accelerates its military campaign in a conflict that has …