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The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor

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US attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center

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FBI analysts tied to disputed 'Catholic ideology' memo told they're being fired, AP sources say

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Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans

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San Diego restores $10M in arts funding, reversing proposed budget cuts. Here's how.

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Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'

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Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31

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British PM criticizes Vance over comments about UK teen's stabbing death

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Trump ballroom construction should not be up to courts, government attorney argues in appeals case

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Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone

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Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress

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Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office

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A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

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San Diego made sidewalk repairs cheaper for property owners. Now the program is ending — but there's still time to join.

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Trump's troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say

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ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody

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Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei

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Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign

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Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

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Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the US illegally

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RFK Jr. seeks to peek at Americans' medical records for clues on autism and vaccines

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Would-be buyer backed out of bid for San Diego's downtown operations building

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Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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Michael Smolens: Rate relief in San Diego to follow landmark water deals

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Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel

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Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund

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Distrust of San Diego's elected leaders fuels voter opposition to second homes tax

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Trump wins delay to Jan. 6 civil suits during bid for immunity

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Trump plans to attend Knicks Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Monday: sources

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US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership

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Trump says Pulte won't be his nominee for director of national intelligence

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Planning commission seeks more details on Trump's planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial

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Kennedy Center begins process of removing Trump references after judge said it was illegally added

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House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

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Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'

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Supreme Court upholds broad reading of SEC authority to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases

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Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia

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Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies

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Trump expected to announce $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

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Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

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President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

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Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session

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With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

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Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds

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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source

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Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon

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Public displeasure with San Diego City Hall boils over in early election results

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San Diego County's biggest race? Desmond, von Wilpert turn to general election in seat key to controlling Congress

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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits

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Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades on rival prediction market

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Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped

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What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania

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Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

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Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction

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Trump's Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students

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Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

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States that cover healthcare for immigrants scale back

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Trump takes the lead for America's 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

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George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says

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Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks

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Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

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4 things to know after Election Day in San Diego County

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Iran strikes Kuwait's main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again

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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections

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Katie Porter concedes in race for governor. Here's what she had to say to supporters on election night

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Election close for 2nd spot in county supervisor race, not so for treasurer

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San Diego voters rejecting measure that would heavily tax second homes

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Desmond, von Wilpert claim victory in pivotal North County congressional race

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Anita Edmonson has early lead over Vanessa Springett in Poway City Council race

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2026 Election Results: In California Board of Equalization District 4, Denis Bilodeau and Tom Umberg lead

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Elliott, Bruce-Lane hold early leads in District 40, while incumbents favored in other state legislative races

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Bailey, Crosby lead in early returns in San Diego City Council District 2, while Martinez, Ramirez lead in District 8

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McCann, Tamayo lead in Chula Vista mayor's race; incumbents ahead in council races

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Cleesattle, Ramirez hold onto leads in two races to be San Diego Superior Court judge

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North County voters overwhelmingly favor merger of Tri-City, Sharp hospital districts

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2026 Election Results: Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra lead in California's unsettled governor race

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2026 Election Results: Kim and Allen lead pack for California insurance commissioner

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In race for California superintendent of public instruction, Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera lead

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'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

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US sanctions Iran's largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others

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Election Night: Four things to watch for in California

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Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for 16 years

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The show will go on: White House correspondents' dinner rescheduled for July, with Trump attending

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Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump's mail-in executive order

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New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan

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Trump makes changes to steel, aluminum and copper tariffs

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Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks

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Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies

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Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus

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New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

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Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services

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From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect

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Trump's financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family

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The Latest: Karen Bass advances to runoff election for Los Angeles mayor

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Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing

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Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence

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Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies

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Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

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Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says

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