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The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics

Dozens of vote centers open for early in-person voting across San Diego County

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'I was ignored.' Lemon Grove city clerk resigns, warns of administrative issues

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Less than 2 weeks from Election Day, here's how much is being spent in San Diego City Council races

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The millions spent by California billionaires against Prop. 40 is about 0.07% of their wealth

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Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs

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Can a bill on Capitol Hill tackle data center concerns in San Diego?

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Young men who helped get Trump elected are 'blackpilling' out of politics

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US designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductors

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A year after 'Broadview Six' indictment, failed case still reverberates in federal court

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What's going on with Dan Sullivan and Dan Sullivan? The Alaska Senate litigation, explained

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Trump expresses concern about NFL game and civil unrest in Paris

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Ohio Republicans' statewide bus tour rolls as Ramaswamy ad with Acton's mother divides the party

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Fear and hope in Texas: Paxton vs. Talarico in an expensive US Senate showdown

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Agriculture secretary says agency is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganization

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Trump says he ordered the Justice Department's lawsuit over Alaska's US Senate race

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AP Exclusive: Trump's border chief defends wall plans in Texas' Big Bend despite a court setback

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2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop

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Immigrants seeking US citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown

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Melania Trump brokers a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city to get relief aid in

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Delayed voter applications highlight the difficulties of registering in Texas, experts say

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He's retiring from the Senate. What will happen to his 'dream'?

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Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say

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Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and Republicans

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Michael Smolens: Sleight of hand brings more controversy to Midway Rising

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Trump says he 'heard something about' Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski

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Data center opponents call for a pause on development in San Diego

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Trump and crypto firm sued for profiting from foreign government

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Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to fully ban student IDs for voting in midterms

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Plaintiffs in Trump arch project seek injunction to stop administration from beginning work Nov. 5

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US Treasury proposes a rule to crack down on high-tech investments in China, other adversaries

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New Pentagon directive bans troops from using nonpublic info to bet in prediction markets

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Calley Means, a key MAHA advocate, resigns as a top RFK Jr. adviser

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California latest target in Department of Justice efforts to end public benefits fraud

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Trump blasts 76ers' star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem

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The GOP is on a rescue mission in Kansas, where Dems haven't won a Senate race in nearly a century

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West Virginia investigates climate, environmental groups over alleged 'deceptive' acts

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states

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In New Mexico governor's race, Deb Haaland's historic bid tests Democrats' political hold

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Voting-related measures on November ballots include a voter ID push targeting mail-in ballots

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Jeffries says Democrats 'on the verge' of winning the House. It puts speaker's gavel in reach

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Wisconsin Republican Tiffany says Zuckerberg money was the reason he tried to overturn 2020 election

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Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall says the Ukraine war, not the Iran war, has caused high diesel prices

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Voters prioritize costs and Iran over investigating Trump for next Congress, poll finds

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Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother

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Powerful Democratic Virginia state Sen. Lucas is accused of leading a marijuana criminal conspiracy

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Deportations climb under Trump but fall short of White House target, a new report finds

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Trump administration drops legal fight to overhaul student loan forgiveness program

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Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search

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After booting 760K people from ACA plans, Trump administration has added some back

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Manchester Financial Group considers building a data center in San Diego

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A decade-old plan for a fire station is roiling this San Diego council race

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People say these peptides hurt them. Their stories are muffled in MAHA's push for medical freedom

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Ashley Hinson shows Republicans' midterm balancing act as Trump comes to boost Iowa turnout

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Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows

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Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects

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Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independence

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Democrats sue to block Trump administration from usurping states' authority to administer elections

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall

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Trump's political groups spend nearly $277 million in late midterm blitz on behalf of GOP candidates

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Vance says Republicans shouldn't complain about Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother

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Two longtime Santee council members challenged for their seats

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It's not just gas and groceries. Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections

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FACT FOCUS: When it comes to Trump's economy, these are the numbers that matter before Nov. 3

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A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy

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Here's why Rubio is visiting a small Indian city that's home to world's largest oil-refining complex

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Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

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Justice Department watchdog declines to investigate handling of Reflecting Pool case, lawyers say

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Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court rulings are fueling polarization and undermining democracy

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Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race

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GOP focuses on fraud, seeking to redirect voters' ire over healthcare costs

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Tijuana sewage crisis, public safety at the heart of Coronado City Council race

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Democrats' faith in election results is falling but still exceeds Republicans', poll finds

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In 'the weave': A legislative agenda for Trump's final years

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Kristi Noem's mass deportation jet fleet sits grounded at Louisiana airport

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New Jersey food importer files lawsuit challenging Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

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CNN threatens new legal action, saying it's still being denied access to Air Force One

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Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton's mother and will spend millions to promote it

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FACT FOCUS: Trump and Republicans blame France's immigrants for riots without evidence

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Trump's Russia moves could complicate lame-duck agenda

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Senate Democrats launch first ad in Mississippi as their midterm optimism spreads in the South

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Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

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Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day

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Rubio and India's foreign minister hold talks in Mumbai as both sides aim to finalize a trade deal

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JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms

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Data center anxiety plays out in Senate campaign debates

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Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms

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'At long last': Bethany Bezak confirmed as San Diego chief operating officer, filling long-vacant top job

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Bill inspired by possible release of Santana High shooter signed into law

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Security official warns of more suspicious letters to lawmakers

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Man said he 'mapped out roofs' to shoot Trump at Kansas rally, charge alleges

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US ties with Ukraine hit new low as Trump slights Zelenskyy and eases up on Russia

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US and Cuba clash at UN as Washington seeks to sway annual vote on economic embargo

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Activist Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to let US judges quickly reverse immigration detentions

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Supreme Court to hear case on race in middle school admissions

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Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese

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Leadership barnstorming continues ahead of midterm elections

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Judge grills Trump administration over plans to overhaul Washington golf course

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New plans for Trump's arch don't mention the 'military complex' he said it would host

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Corruption claims are defining attack ads in this high-profile race for Congress

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Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep a foothold in Pacific Northwest's Trump country

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