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In race for California treasurer, one candidate has plan to keep state tax dollars from ICE
State Sen. Anna Caballero, D-Merced County, announced a plan in recent weeks to keep California taxpayers' money from supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the state.
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Wisconsin Gov Evers vetoes bills that would exempt overtime, cash tips from income tax
Assembly Bill 461 would have matched a temporary federal income tax exemption on overtime that would apply to the extra pay received for working overtime up to $12,500 per year for an individual or $25,000 per year for joint filers.
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Trump's proposed 2027 budget requests $152 million to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison
The president requested $152 million be allocated to the Bureau of Prisons to help cover the first year costs associated with rebuilding Alcatraz as a “state-of-the-art secure prison facility.” He is seeking a total of $1.7 billion for the bureau.
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Armed Texas man released from jail after showing up to school in tactical gear
Chris, who has a private investigator license and a Texas concealed handgun license, allegedly questioned the staff about the security at the school and declined to provide ID to school officials. He had no known connection to the school.
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California airports seeing long lines during funding debate
U.S. Rep. Darrel Issa, R-San Diego, blames Democrats. “As a direct result of the Democrat DHS shutdown, American travelers at airports across the country are facing unprecedented wait times of multiple hours,” Issa said on Tuesday.
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Robert Kennedy Jr.'s HHS to appeal judge's ruling on national childhood vaccine policy
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to appeal a judge's temporary injunction to change the national childhood vaccine policy.
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes files criminal charges against Kalshi
A federally-regulated prediction markets platform called criminal charges filed against the company in Arizona "seriously flawed."
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Arizona Republican launches recall effort of sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie investigation
Butierez claimed that he was told by Pima County officers that they wanted to launch the recall effort themselves but were afraid of repercussions from the sheriff, but the department had a "unanimous vote of no confidence” against Nanos on Friday.
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Seattle mayor Katie Wilson speeds up plan to reduce homeless population before start of World Cup
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is accelerating her plan to find interim housing for the homeless with a new goal of getting 500 residents off the streets before the June 15 start of The FIFA World Cup at Lumen Field.
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Pope Leo XIV to accept National Constitution Center’s annual Liberty Medal ahead of America 250
The pope is expected to deliver remarks from the Vatican for the event, which will take place on July 3. The pope will also receive the center's 38th Annual Liberty Medal. The event will take place on the Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
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Kennedy Center board approves Trump's plans to close venue for two years for renovations
The board also approved making Matt Floca the center's chief operating officer and executive director, replacing former interim director Ric Grenell, who Trump appointed to the role last year.
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Utah author Kouri Richins found guilty of murdering husband
The jury deliberated for three hours before convicting Kouri Richins on all charges, which also include attempted murder, forgery and insurance fraud related to his life insurance coverage.
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US voters sharply focused on prices as 2026 midterms approach
Inflation is below the pandemic-era price increases in 2022, when inflation hit its highest level in decades. Still, many things are more expensive than they used to be.