US Court fractures decades of Native American law
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding state authority to prosecute some crimes on Native American land is fracturing decades of law built around…
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Single-use plastic waste is getting phased out in California under a sweeping new law
In an attempt to slash the wide-ranging impacts of plastic pollution, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law the country’s most sweeping…
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California advances bid to create legal drug injection sites
The California state Assembly on Thursday approved a controversial bill allowing Los Angeles, Oakland and San Francisco to set up places where opioid…
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Rep. Vargas says the Remain in Mexico program is a “cruel” decision that should’ve never been implemented
California Representative Juan Vargas shares his opinion on the termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols or the “Remain in Mexico” program…
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Supreme Court says several gun cases deserve a new look
The Supreme Court said Thursday that gun cases involving restrictions in Hawaii, California, New Jersey and Maryland deserve a new look…
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Robson calls Kari Lake “Fake Lake” during square off in Arizona governor debate
Karrin Taylor Robson squared off in a debate Wednesday against Kari Lake for the Arizona Governor…
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Supreme Court says Biden can end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Joe Biden the green light to end the controversial “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy that…
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New Philippine President Marcos Jr. praises dictator father during inauguration address
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was sworn in as the 17th President of the Philippines on Thursday, restoring one of the country’s most notorious political…
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Internet searches for medication abortion reached record highs after Supreme Court leak
Internet search traffic on abortion medication surged 162% higher than expected and reached a record high in the days after a draft of the US Supreme…
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Matt Salmon endorses Karrin Taylor Robson for Arizona Governor
Former Congressman Matt Salmon announced his endorsement of Karrin Taylor Robson for Arizona…
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AZ AG: Territorial-era law banning abortions in effect
As abortion bans go into effect in states across the US, how strongly the laws are enforced will depend on local prosecutors — and some are…
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California lawmakers to vote on $307.9 billion spending plan
California lawmakers on Wednesday were taking up a $308 billion state budget that will fund a Democratic wish-list of public spending on everything…
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NATO formally invites Finland and Sweden to join alliance
NATO formalized its invitation to Sweden and Finland to join its alliance Wednesday, a historic expansion of the defense bloc that directly undercuts…
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7 takeaways from Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony at the January 6 hearing
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill insurrection reconvened Tuesday for a hastily scheduled hearing, featuring…
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NATO meets to discuss adding troops in eastern Europe as Russia intensifies Ukraine attacks
President Joe Biden arrived in Spain on Tuesday for a NATO summit expected to significantly bolster the alliance’s defense posture along its…
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Senator Padilla addresses homelessness and substance abuse with new bill
Senator Alex Padilla introduces new bill to help with homelessness and substance abuse crises with a grant…
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Protests spread across the US after the Supreme Court overturns the constitutional right to abortion
Abortion rights activists across the country are sending a clear message after the overturn of Roe v. Wade: They’re not backing…
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Senate, House pass long-time-coming gun control bill
Both the House and Senate just passed the most impactful gun control bill we’ve seen in 30 years, the Bipartisan Safer Communities…
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Senate advances gun safety legislation, awaits support for final steps
The Senate voted 64 to 34 Tuesday night to advance a gun safety bill to debate and possibly a final vote later this…
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California Democrats to investigate cause of high gas prices
With California drivers paying more than $6 for a gallon of gas and state officials deadlocked for months over how to provide relief, lawmakers in…
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