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The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics

Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner

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Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections

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Democrats demand Trump administration halt plan to collect federal workers' health data

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Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader

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US weighs plan to send Afghans who helped with war effort from Qatar to a third country

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DeSantis signs Florida law banning local DEI funding, says white men are 'disfavored'

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Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification

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County OKs partnership with Mexican Consulate to provide more resources for immigrants

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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

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The US has a long history of changing voting districts for political reasons. Is it legal?

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Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline

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Supreme Court revives wounded veteran's lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing

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Is California the world's 4th-largest economy?

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Watch live: RFK Jr. goes before the Senate. One lawmaker's competing loyalties will be on display

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ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes

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Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

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'This is huge': Proposed overhaul of San Diego County government heads to November ballot

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'I love it': Navy SEAL Museum proposed near San Diego Bay advances with high praise

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California governor candidates are debating. Here's when and how to watch

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Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions

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Trump renews his call for Congress to intervene and pass legislation to control college sports

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Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, US appeals court rules

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In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

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Dr. Oz announces a 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversight

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Trump's approval on economy falls in poll, showing new warning signs for president

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Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects

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Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

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US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war

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Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

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Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights

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Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case

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Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants

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US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

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In county charter overhaul push, Lawson-Remer floats, then walks back letting supervisors live outside their districts

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Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them

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Trump and other top Republicans will read passages in a marathon Bible event

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Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

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Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress

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Balboa Park institutions warn of drop in visits, while city data shows parking revenue keeps rising

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California Democrats' polling shows Republicans still lead race for governor after Swalwell's exit

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

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Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions

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Betty Yee drops out of crowded California governor race

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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over approval of new ultra deep-water drilling project

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Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

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Businesses can begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

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FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking

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The US energy blockade on Cuba pulls the plug on Havana's legendary nightlife

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Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

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California had 11th best GDP growth last year

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Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program

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With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

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US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea

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Republicans hope to hold a key North County supervisor seat. They can't agree on who's best to do it.

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Advocates for young San Diegans decry mayor's proposed cuts to youth services, libraries and parks

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Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran

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Michael Smolens: GOP leans into fraud claims as other midterm issues turn against them

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Five candidates vying for two San Diego judicial seats in June election

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Despite progress toward deals, San Diego's fight over Liberty Station takes a rancorous turn

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Trump says he's going after Medicaid fraud, but is mostly focusing on blue states

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Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Massachusetts offshore wind farm project

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White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

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Xavier Becerra sees a surge in voter interest in California's race for governor following Eric Swalwell's exit

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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters

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Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that has implications for midterms voting

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Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit

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Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms

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FACT FOCUS: Trump says drug trafficking by sea is down 98.2%. The numbers don't show that

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The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

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Some American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules

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Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine 'abortion' to exclude medical treatment

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Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency

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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds

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