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Last GOP senator from California, John Seymour, dead at 88

Former Sen. John Seymour, the last Republican to represent California in the U.S. Senate, died April 18 in Carlsbad, Calif., more than 33 years after voters replaced him with Democrat Dianne Feinstein in November 1992. He was 88 years old. Seymour’s stint in the Senate was short: He was appointed…

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"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans

New York, Illinois, Maryland, Colorado, California and New Jersey are among the states being targeted.

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Fuel shortages from the Iran war have spread to Europe, but the pain is hitting California and the West Coast as well—and help is years away

California’s refinery closures near Los Angeles and San Francisco are occurring just as the Iran war limits global supply.

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‘We can’t wait forever’: Ethics Committee under scrutiny

The resignation of two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct has drawn renewed scrutiny of the House Ethics Committee. The 10-member committee, which is composed of five Republicans and five Democrats, had announced investigations of Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, when they resigned. The committee, which is considered…

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As Swalwell fallout continues, Gallego faces scrutiny for friendship

One day after Sen. Ruben Gallego said he was “betrayed” by good friend Eric Swalwell, a New York lawmaker is calling on Gallego to release communications between him and the former California congressman. “Yesterday we heard claims of drugging, choking, rape,” said Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., said, referring to news…

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In Congress, ‘see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil’

Two congressmen whose staff members accused them of sexual misconduct resigned Tuesday, leaving calls for reform and accountability in their wake. Now, House veterans and victim advocates warn the departure of Reps. Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas won’t — and shouldn’t — be the end of Congress’s…

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Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress

The California Democrat said it is "wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties."

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House Ethics Committee begins probe into Rep. Eric Swalwell after sex abuse allegations

Many Democrats say they would support his expulsion alongside that of other members of Congress facing ethics investigations

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House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee has begun an investigation into whether Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif

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House Ethics Committee investigating Eric Swalwell

Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign on Sunday.

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Swalwell faces Ethics probe as members call for a House clean out

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday they will investigate allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. The announcement comes amid a growing bipartisan push to oust Swalwell after a handful of his former staff members accused him of sexual misconduct, and as House members seek…

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Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid misconduct allegations

"I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," the California Democrat said.

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Eric Swalwell loses all 21 of his endorsements from Democratic colleagues in Congress

It is a stunning reversal for Swalwell in the 24 hours after he was accused of sexual misconduct.

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Ro Khanna: Congress Has Surrendered on War

The California congressman discusses the Iran war, unchecked executive power, California’s wealth tax debate, and the search for a shared American identity.

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In California primary, an electoral disaster is looming for Democrats

Two months before a crucial primary in one of the most liberal states in the US, Democrats are facing a self-made political catastrophe. Too many candidates for governor are fragmenting the party's electorate and could make a Republican the successor of Gavin Newsom.

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Sheila Cherfilus McCormick's fellow Democrats demand her resignation or expulsion

"She has to consider her constituents and the House Democratic caucus," said one lawmaker.

The Independent UK

Nation’s ‘fanciest’ restaurant fuming over California apartment complex NIMBY battle

After transforming a Napa Valley town into a global culinary destination over three decades, the French Laundry owner is now leading a local revolt against plans for 120 worker apartments

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Eight states and DirecTV sue to block Nexstar and Tegna merger

The merger was endorsed in February by President Donald Trump

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Democrats tee up energy affordability debate with new bill

House Democratic leaders of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition have introduced a lengthy bill aimed at navigating rising energy costs for American consumers. Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Mike Levin of California are leading the charge on the 419-page legislative effort unveiled Wednesday that they’ve dubbed the “Energy…

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Scoop: Rep. Darrell Issa expected to retire from Congress

The move comes just ahead of California's congressional filing deadline on Friday.

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Trump officials' briefing to Congress on Iran derided as "bullsh*t" by Democrats

Republicans and Democrats alike pressed briefers about plans to evacuate Americans stuck in the Middle East.

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Apple iPhone Fold: Price, Features, and Release

The Foldable Market and Apple’s Strategic DelayFoldable smartphones are no longer experimental. Devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Huawei Mate X5 have demonstrated that foldable displays can be both functional and commercially viable. Apple, however, is known for entering product categories later than competitors. The company…

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NBA All-Star Saturday Winners: Keshad Johnson in Dunk, Team Knicks in Shooting Stars, Damian Lillard in Three-Point

The Saturday competitions included an electrifying three-point showing from the injured Lillard, a monster Knicks final round in the revived Shooting Stars and a first-time Slam Dunk winner.

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Democrats warn Trump on sanctuary cities as shutdown looms

"It's a nonstarter. The whole term is really misleading," Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said

The Times of India

Epstein files redaction row: Indian-origin Democrat Ro Khanna names Les Wexner, Dubai tycoon among six ‘powerful’ men

A fresh political storm erupted on Capitol Hill after Indian-origin US Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) named six “wealthy and powerful” men he claims were redacted from the Jeffrey Epstein files, accusing the US Justice Department of hiding their identities without explanation.

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