From the States
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Newsom, potential Democratic presidential candidate, kicks off summer tour Thursday with Nevada stop
The governor is expected to appear at a state party canvassing kickoff event in Las Vegas and raise money for Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who is running for governor.
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Hundreds of thousands of acres burn as fires spread in West
The quick and early spread of wildfires comes after a short and warm winter across many Western states.
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The last American in an iron lung from polio dies at 78
Polio in the 1940s and 1950s paralyzed and killed hundreds of thousands of people worldwide each year
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At least 10 injured in mass shooting at Mall of Louisiana
The incident allegedly occurred after two groups got into an argument at the mall's food court and several bystanders may also be among the injured. No suspects have been arrested so far.
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Michigan Sec of State Benson faces scrutiny over SPLC ties after group's indictment
Michigan Sec. of State and Democrat gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson is facing scrutiny over her past role with the SPLC following the group's federal indictment. Benson served on the SPLC’s board of directors from 2014 through early 2019.
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Judge rules Virginia redistricting vote unconstitutional, AG vows to appeal
The Tazewell County Circuit Court issued the injunction barring the certification of the referendum after ruling the measure was unconstitutional.
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Rep Mills not planning to resign, as Speaker Johnson advises him to let the process play out
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, the embattled congressman from Florida facing an expulsion resolution, remains defiant and separating himself from three other recent resignations.
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As California pursues high-speed rail, more than $500 million of cap-and-trade money could help
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has supported the continued construction on the state’s high-speed rail project, allocated $1 billion to the High-Speed Rail Authority last year in his 2025-26 budget proposal.
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Rare bipartisanship as Trump, Shapiro, McCormick applaud keeping two Pa. coal plants running
A pair of coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania will continue operating for a few more years in an announcement that is being celebrated by statewide elected officials from both sides of the aisle.
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Minnesota state lawmakers question Omar’s role in fraud scandal as she skips hearing
Minnesota lawmakers are questioning U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme as investigations and prosecutions continue.
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'Kayleigh’s Law,' named for child sex abuse victim, permits 25-year restraining orders in California
Bill was inspired by the experience of Kayleigh Kozak, who was sexually abused by her soccer coach as a child.
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Military spy budget surges 49%, as Trump admin requests $50B for Military Intelligence Program
The Military Intelligence Program covers intelligence activity conducted by military departments and agencies within the DOD in support of tactical U.S. military operations, according to the ODNI.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proposes $14.85 billion budget, counts on increased revenues
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Bass said the balanced budget predicts increased revenues from property, business, sales and utility taxes.