Michael Smolens: Jim Desmond’s challenge
The GOP nominee in a pivotal congressional race faces tough headwinds but has some advantages.
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White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants. New proposed rules published Friday would require senior administration officials to review funding awards to ensure they align with the law and presidential priorities.
Q&A: Meet Josh Newman, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction
Josh Newman, 61, a former Democratic state senator, is seeking California’s top schools job.
US stocks rise and oil prices hold steady, even as worries and rates rise due to the Iran war
The U.S. stock market is holding steadier, as the roller coaster for AI companies swings back upward. Oil prices are also steady.
Wall Street inches higher while oil prices fall on optimism over talks of Iran ceasefire extension
Oil prices are down and markets are inching higher before the opening bell, adding to records hit a day earlier on optimism over a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire in the war with Iran.
Photos: 38th annual San Diego Balboa Park Powwow
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The Latest: Kentucky polls begin to close as Massie faces Trump-backed challenger
By The Associated Press There are primary elections Tuesday in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania. These contests will be a further test of President Donald Trump’s grip on Republican voters. When can we expect to see vote results tonight Kentucky will release the first results of the night. In the 2024 primaries, the […]
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
Democrats are critiquing each other over personal stock trades as they look to hone an anti-corruption message against Trump in the midterms
Q&A: Meet Richard Barrera, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction
Richard Barrera, 59, is the president of the San Diego Unified school board and a senior policy adviser for the state Department of Education.
Appellate court ruling imperils 3,000-home Fanita Ranch project in Santee
The fate of the long-discussed residential development is back in limbo