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Public federal lands could be at risk of being sold under the “Big, Beautiful” tax and spending bill the Senate is consi...
06/24/2025

Public federal lands could be at risk of being sold under the “Big, Beautiful” tax and spending bill the Senate is considering, says the Wilderness Society.

In a floor speech, Rep. Kevin Kiley condemned partisan reactions to President Donald Trump’s military action in Iran.
06/24/2025

In a floor speech, Rep. Kevin Kiley condemned partisan reactions to President Donald Trump’s military action in Iran.

The union agreed to drop legal challenges to the governor’s March executive order in exchange for one more year of more ...
06/23/2025

The union agreed to drop legal challenges to the governor’s March executive order in exchange for one more year of more generous telework policies.

The California governor urged a federal judge to hear new arguments against the deployment of the National Guard without...
06/23/2025

The California governor urged a federal judge to hear new arguments against the deployment of the National Guard without his consent, despite a legal setback.

Will the state spend $500 million on Highway 37, which is expected to be underwater by mid-century?
06/23/2025

Will the state spend $500 million on Highway 37, which is expected to be underwater by mid-century?

California has a similar program to financially help newborns and their parents
06/23/2025

California has a similar program to financially help newborns and their parents

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision to pause the return of control of the National Gua...
06/23/2025

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision to pause the return of control of the National Guard to Gov. Newsom.

“Trump risks igniting a wider war in the region,” Sen. Alex Padilla said Sunday.
06/22/2025

“Trump risks igniting a wider war in the region,” Sen. Alex Padilla said Sunday.

Democrats are outraged at Trump’s order to strike Iran.
06/22/2025

Democrats are outraged at Trump’s order to strike Iran.

Supreme Court ruling is 7 to 2 with Justice Brett Kavanaugh writing the majority opinion
06/20/2025

Supreme Court ruling is 7 to 2 with Justice Brett Kavanaugh writing the majority opinion

The New Insurrection Act of 2025 aims to modify the current legislation to restrict President Trump’s powers
06/20/2025

The New Insurrection Act of 2025 aims to modify the current legislation to restrict President Trump’s powers

A federal court ruled Trump likely acted within his power — even over Newsom’s objection.
06/20/2025

A federal court ruled Trump likely acted within his power — even over Newsom’s objection.

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