US tariff hikes linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
President Trump’s latest tariff hikes linked to claims of foreign forced labor have provoked heated objections from US trading partners.
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Rights lawyers sue Ghana over third-country deportation deal with the US
An international coalition of human rights lawyers has sued Ghana, accusing the government of violating deportees’ rights under a deal with the Trump administration.
San Diego council member wants to slash city’s share of Petco Park expenses to shore up budget
Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera wants the San Diego Padres to pay a larger portion of ballpark costs to free up city funds for local arts organizations.
Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress. The GOP could gain about 10 U.S. House seats in the upcoming November elections if the new voting districts perform as intended.
6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says about 6,600 people who indicated they were noncitizens were registered to vote due to a system error
In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty
California is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country. But in a U.S. House district southeast of Los Angeles, the campaign is being shaped by a different dynamic: Two sitting GOP lawmakers are duking it out over who is most loyal to Trump.
California mom thwarts marijuana vape sale to 12-year-old, police say
A Sonoma man was arrested after he used Snapchat to make a deal to sell a vape to the child, police said.
As Islamic Center reopens after deadly attack, San Diego Muslims express uneasiness, defiance
Law enforcement across the county said places of worship were being given extra protection this week.
2026 Election Results: In California Board of Equalization District 4, Denis Bilodeau and Tom Umberg lead
Update 11:20 p.m.: Republican Bilodeau and Democrat Umberg hold onto the top two spots in the race for the seat representing Southern California.
Trump’s back-and-forth on troops in Europe potentially cost millions, US officials say
The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.