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The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics

After the fall: Fletcher announces he has moved from San Diego to parts unsaid

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Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment

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Feud over? Coronado Ferry Landing operator may get lease extension

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President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet

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Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry

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Trump administration investigating MLB over SF Giants' Pride hat warning

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USDA moving jobs from DC to North Texas

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Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises

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Pentagon chief's review appears out of step with what NATO allies are already doing

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How a congressional redistricting battle could gain new life for the 2028 elections

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The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context

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Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip

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Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections

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US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now

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What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new poll

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Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance

22 hours ago

Pangaea developer needs more time for $2.2B Chula Vista Bayfront proposal

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US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

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Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike

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Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

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Watchdog panel says San Diego's admirable effort to create bike network is falling short in key ways

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Democrats say money from Trump's tax bill is paying for White House ballroom project

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Senator urges FAA to reject any pressure from Trump to approve triumphal arch over aviation safety

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See the photos of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony

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Would a San Diego-only municipal utility result in big savings for you?

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Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war

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A judge orders ICE to free a Wisconsin mosque leader, citing a 'substantial' free speech claim

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Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

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NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence

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JD Vance slams Israeli officials who criticized Iran deal, deepening rift between allies

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There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.

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National Science Foundation reverses decision to dismantle oceans-monitoring network after outcry

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How a Versailles dinner became the stage for Trump's surprise Iran deal signing

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Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

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Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program

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Backed by threat of clawbacks, feds wield tight grip on $50B rural health fund

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Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system

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College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition

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Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war deal

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Some of San Diego's neediest rec centers aren't getting the windfall they expected from a new fund. Here's why.

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Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe

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Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group

2 days ago

Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade

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Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companies

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Takeaways from the G7: Trump's new attitude toward allies buoyed by their praise for Iran deal

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US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud – or face penalties

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Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting

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Macron deploys Versailles' gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump

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A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

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Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects

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Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here's what you need to know

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Federal government seeks to halt the first U.S. reparations program for Black people

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Canada's Carney isn't having a bilateral meeting with Trump at G7 but says it's not a snub

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Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance

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The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated

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Trump's pick to lead FEMA pledges to be 'fair and reasonable' in assessing disaster aid requests

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US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean

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Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation's identity, poll finds

3 days ago

San Diego OKs new city employee union contracts that combine raises, furloughs

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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

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G7 leaders back Trump's deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge

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Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans

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Judge rules transgender people won't face criminal charges for using Idaho public restrooms

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Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool

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RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine

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In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center

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San Diego City Council endorses state legislation trying to reduce utility bills

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FACT FOCUS: Trump says illegal immigration increased car insurance premiums. Experts say otherwise

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Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test

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Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran

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Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

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JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans

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Decision on Midway Rising real estate deal delayed

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Former Trump attorneys, aides plead not guilty to Wisconsin fake elector felony charges

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Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights

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Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending

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The school choice scholarship boom benefits kids already in private school

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Judge who had sex in courthouse and attended political event agrees to exit Georgia election case

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Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent

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All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates

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What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill

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The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma

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Authorities say they disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

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Despite a tough year, San Diego's budget talks went more smoothly. Why? City leaders have some ideas.

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Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine

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Iran says the initial deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon

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The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

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Republican divides and strange alliances emerge ahead of Georgia runoff

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Cleesattle, Ramirez declare victory in San Diego Superior Court judicial races

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Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says

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Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

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The radical hope of the Obama Center: Rethinking what a presidential library can be

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Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's DOJ is investigating him and his wife

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Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project

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Supreme Court won't revive ex-Trump aide's suit over secret surveillance during Russia investigation

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Trump's track record of insults and awkward moments with the G7 leaders he's meeting in France

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Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known

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Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

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Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war

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