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The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics

Federal judge halts Trump's election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list

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Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to change

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The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians

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Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels

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Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy

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US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island

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Trump's showdown with Republican Sen. Cassidy: Inside the blow-up on Capitol Hill

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After delays, San Diego County is now mandating low-income housing units. But it's no silver-bullet fix.

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Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting

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Oil tankers use new route through Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian threats

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Court filing reveals President Trump spoke to Live Nation CEO before antitrust case was settled

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Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid

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Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

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Trump is frustrated gasoline prices don't mirror oil's decline. Experts say it's not that simple

18 hours ago

San Diego rejects proposed November ballot measures; ban on paid beach parking becomes possible ordinance

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White House asks Congress for $87.6B for Iran war, aid to US farmers and responding to Ebola crisis

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After 'painful process,' Coronado Ferry Landing operator gets 'short leash' to renovate waterfront landmark

18 hours ago

Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation

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Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

23 hours ago

New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats

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Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor

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Anthropic's Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems, official says

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Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post

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Senate Republicans hold new vote on war powers after Trump berated them at Capitol meeting

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Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump

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NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summit

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Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

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Dispute over nuclear inspections shows how US and Iran are negotiating in public

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'Half-baked' mega sports complex remains in play for Chula Vista Bayfront

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California poised to sue Trump administration over offshore wind buyouts

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San Diego cracks down on e-bikes with age limit, double-riding rule

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House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs

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COVID-19 vaccine study that was blocked from CDC journal is published elsewhere

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17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

1 day ago

GOP senators to meet Trump face-to-face at a time of growing frustration

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Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention

1 day ago

Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations

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US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy

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Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

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Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal

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Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths

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Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors

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Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections

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Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources say

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Justice Department announces hundreds of charges in multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud crackdown

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Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

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Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on immigration case dealing with green card holders

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The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through

2 days ago

Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America's 250th anniversary

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US and Iran dispute whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections

1 day ago

Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

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San Diego cracks down on illegal cannabis delivery services

2 days ago

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

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Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show

2 days ago

Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

2 days ago

Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters

2 days ago

Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over

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Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe

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Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules

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Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates

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US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the Caribbean

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San Diego's budget crisis reflects skyrocketing lawsuit payouts, liability insurance premiums

3 days ago

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war

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Inside the revolving door: At San Diego County, staff turn to lobbying for private clients amid lax rules and limited bans

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Michael Smolens: Top San Diego GOP goals drift farther away as vote count continues

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San Diego County finances teetering toward structural deficit, watchdog study finds

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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

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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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