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How Xavier Becerra turned around his campaign to be California’s governor

In late March, his polling hovered near 3%, but in a stunning reversal Becerra has advanced to the general election

The Guardian - US

Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race

Ex-US health secretary advances to general election after emerging from crowded primary in race to succeed Gavin Newsom

The Guardian - US

Eric Swalwell Sexual Assault Scandal Reshapes Crucial California Governor Race

Eric Swalwell's exit from the California governor race due to a scandal has reshaped the political landscape, benefiting candidates Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra.

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What is California’s ‘jungle primary’ – and why are some Democrats calling to change the system?

Practice begun in 2012 under ex-governor Schwarzenegger could see two Republicans advance to general election

The Guardian - US

Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

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California’s messy governor showdown leaves Democratic voters totally split

Unlike previous high-profile contests that saw figures like Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger or Democrat Jerry Brown dominate, this election has left many voters feeling uninspired

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Cabinet Crisis Deepens As Pam Bondi Becomes Third Hit By Cancer

Pam Bondi has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after being fired from Donald Trump's Cabinet, according to reports, becoming the third senior woman in his orbit to confront cancer in a year.

International Business Times UK

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Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party

A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher

The Guardian - US

Republican Candidate Abraham Enriquez, Who Opposed a Pro-LGBT Group Bill, Is Allegedly Gay, Ex-Lover From Grindr Claims

Republican candidate Abraham Enriquez faces scrutiny after allegations of a past same-sex relationship, challenging his public anti-LGBT stance and sparking widespread online debate.

International Business Times UK

House Ethics wants reinforcements as misconduct probes pile up

"That committee is very busy right now," Speaker Johnson told Axios.

Axios

Xavier Becerra's decades in public office are a blessing and a curse in his California governor bid

Xavier Becerra, a Democrat running for California governor, is propping up his decades-long career in public office as proof he can succeed in the state's highest office

The Independent UK

Former California Gov. Candidate Stephen Cloobeck Arrested in Witness Tampering Case

Cloobeck surrendered May 12 at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department West Hollywood station and was later released after posting $300,000 bail.

Latin Times

California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom

The winner of the California race matters a great deal for Newsom's campaign.

Axios

Congress' biggest reckoning since #MeToo

The loudest demands for accountability are coming from Republican women lawmakers.

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Whatever Evidence the DOJ Has Against James Comey, It Cannot Transform '86 47' Into a Death Threat

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche implausibly claims prosecutors can prove Comey "knowingly and willfully" threatened to murder the president.

Latin Times

Nancy Mace Says House Documents Reveal $338K in Congressional Harassment Payouts

Taxpayers paid more than $338,000 to settle sexual harassment and misconduct claims tied to former members of Congress over a decade, according to records obtained through a congressional subpoena and described by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.

The Guardian - US

California gubernatorial frontrunners clash in high-stakes debate as early voting gets under way

Republican and Democratic candidates met again in race shaped by Eric Swalwell’s exit and Xavier Becerra’s rise

International Business Times

GOP Rep. Facing Ethics Committee Investigation Partly Over Conduct Toward Female Staffers: Report

Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards is facing an investigation from the House Ethics Committee partly over his conduct toward female staffers, according to a new report.

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Another Lawmaker Is Under Investigation By The House Ethics Committee: Report

Rep. Chuck Edwards has become the latest lawmaker to be under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, according to a new report.

The Texas Tribune

Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.

The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.

The Independent UK

Nancy Mace eviscerates Rep. Cory Mills in Hegseth hearing before Congress: ‘Stolen valor’

Mills was in the same hearing and later addressed Mace’s allegations in his own allotted time

International Business Times UK

California Governor Race Debate 2026: Xavier Becerra Takes Centre Stage As Rivals Clash

Xavier Becerra took heavy fire from all sides as eight candidates for California governor traded attacks in a chaotic, high‑stakes debate at Pomona College.

International Business Times UK

Cambridge Professor Simon Goldhill Hit by Fresh Sexual Harassment Claims From Two More Women

Cambridge professor Simon Goldhill faces new sexual harassment allegations from two academics, raising concerns about the university's handling of misconduct complaints. Goldhill denies the claims.

The Guardian - US

Democrats think swearing will fix their authenticity problem. It won’t

Outrage is a legitimate political emotion. It is not, by itself, a politics

The Mary Sue

‘You started this’: Hakeem Jeffries has one message for Donald Trump after losing Virginia

Virginia voters just handed Democrats a major win by narrowly approving a redistricting plan that could flip four House seats in November. The vote bypasses the state’s bipartisan commission and gives Democrats near-total control over Virginia’s congressional map. Republicans had been counting on redistricting gains to secure a House majority,…

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