Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: ‘I love the inflation’
Trump didn’t dismiss the affordability issue as a “hoax” that was started by Democrats, as he has done previously.
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California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River
The three states plan to save up to 1 million acre-feet of Colorado River water through 2028 to boost depleted reservoirs.
Lufthansa employees injured after Boeing 787’s nose landing gear collapses at Frankfurt airport
The incident happened on Thursday before passengers were set to board a flight to Los Angeles.
Medicaid funding is resuming for Planned Parenthood after being cut off for most of a year
They can’t charge federal taxpayers for abortion but they can for other health services.
9th Circuit rules for San Diego small-business owner in challenge to strict financial surveillance
The Treasury Department said a rule requiring reporting of all transactions over $200 would help combat money laundering, but money services businesses argued it was an onerous rule and improperly implemented
San Diego OKs new city employee union contracts that combine raises, furloughs
The savings the city will get from the furloughs during the first year of the deal nearly covers the cost of the 2% raises and other benefits employees get that first year.
Years of scandals haven’t stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched Senate race in Texas that may resurface Paxton’s scandals.
Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
Senators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community derailed an extension effort.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status or TPS for migrants fleeing Haiti and Syria.
McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized
Senate leaders John Thune and John Barrasso spoke with Mitch McConnell, who remains hospitalized while recovering from undisclosed health issues.