Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots
Schmitt accused Smith of perjuring himself after questioning whether he’d attended an NBA game.
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San Diego council rivals Crosby and Bailey debate power, immigration, Liberty Station and the future of City Hall
In Point Loma on Monday night, the two candidates for the District 2 seat on...
Trump formally accepts defeat in $5 million E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse lawsuit
The July 9 release of funds to Carroll was triggered after the nation’s highest court...
US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups
Only two other countries have left GRECO before — Russia and Belarus.
Military academies won’t give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says
The move aligns with conservative efforts to challenge tenure in higher education.
FACT FOCUS: The poverty rate is at an all-time low, but there are other factors to consider
The 2025 poverty rate only reflects the first few months of Trump’s second administration.
Will an early switch to winter-blend gasoline give California drivers a price break?
As prices keep soaring, Gov. Gavin Newsom moves up the start of the cheaper fuel...
Watchdog says Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by Congress
The GAO says the maneuver known as a “pocket rescission” is illegal.
Appeals court weighs fate of judge’s contempt probe over Trump administration deportation flights
Eleven federal judges heard three hours of arguments Tuesday.
Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy
The order lifts for now an appeals court ruling.
Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads
DHS is using taxpayer dollars for campaign-style ads glorifying Trump that many say are illegal.
Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years, sending a bill to Trump
The 1-cent coin has become increasingly expensive to produce.
California consumer confidence tumbles to 13-year low
Index plunged 35% from August, the third-largest one-month drop since 2007.
US targets Iran’s military supply chain as the status of diplomatic talks remains uncertain
Tuesday's action is part of the administration’s Operation Economic Outcast campaign.
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to ‘self-police’ AI development
Trump’s confidence in AI is in sharp contrast to the alarms sounded by AI executives.
New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks
Last month, ICE awarded a nearly $17 million contract to buy 6,000 pairs.
Democrats eye Wisconsin Republican incumbent as congressional map expands in hopes of a blue wave
Republicans have held the district for more than 30 years.
Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change
Currently, Head Start centers must support families with financial, education and housing concerns.
GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate
Republicans are increasingly focused on playing defense before the midterm elections.
Trump touts America.gov, but its government-sourced AI answers undercut many of his statements
For example, site clarifies Trump cannot run for president in 2028 due to 22nd Amendment.
Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms
Trump gutted the civilian agency specifically created to safeguard election infrastructure.
How inflation eats up your household’s income
The typical Californian and Americans in 30 other states have a shrunken margin of error...
From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
It marks another ratcheting up of Trump’s second-term trade war with America’s longtime ally.
Second prosecutor resigns from Justice Department ‘grand conspiracy’ probe targeting Trump foes
It comes just weeks after the departure of another Trump ally.
Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team’s tactics
He pushed back against Republican efforts to paint him as a partisan political operator.
In growing trash billing snafu, San Diego undercharged nearly as many people as it overcharged
The city couldn't correct the errors before tax bills get mailed, forcing the county to...
Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP
Multiple legal experts said the ads appear to run afoul of federal statutes.
News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban until case is resolved
On Saturday, the White House barred CNN from traveling with Trump on Air Force One.
NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins
The video shows Dawkins’ pregame walkout as he chants “The time has come.”
Trump can’t force election changes by blocking counterterrorism funds to states, judge says
The grant conditions were another attempt by Trump’s administration to shape how elections are run.
Alito steps aside in a major climate case after scrutiny over oil stock holdings
The case involves local officials in Boulder, Colorado, suing Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil.
9 states have new US House districts for the midterm elections after Trump urged changes
Roughly 10% of voters nationwide are in new congressional districts this year.
US revokes visas from Latin American officials, including Bolivia’s top prosecutor
The administration billed the revocations as part of its efforts to clamp down on corruption.
Trump announces a new $15B Iowa steel plant and claims it will be the nation’s biggest
It comes as Trump tries to energize voters ahead of difficult midterm races in Iowa.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow transgender medical care restrictions in prison
Lower courts blocked the policy, which was adopted after an executive order from Trump.
Andrew Bailey, an FBI deputy director, says he’s leaving the post after just over a year in the job
Bailey was named co-deputy director in August 2025.
Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers
The bill could face an uphill battle in the House.
In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, the political mood is mixed for the party in power
High prices, the war in Iran and the dim economic mood provide a snapshot..
Democrats keep coming to South Carolina to stump for midterm candidates. It’s all about 2028
White House hopefuls are looking for any excuse they can find to pop over.
House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option
They're planning investigations of Trump, his family and his administration.
Trump’s mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he’s ‘not political’
Critics accuse David Steiner of allowing political interference in the Postal Service.
Trump to travel to Ohio to stump for Sen. Jon Husted as the Republican faces competitive challenge
The Ohio race is seen as vital to determining control of the Senate.
Trump said he would dine with Anthropic CEO amid mounting AI debate
The dispute between the AI company and the Pentagon broke out in February.
Trump administration begins airing 2024 Trump campaign ad in latest taxpayer-funded messaging
Lawmakers of both parties have criticized the new series of ads.
Trump disputes his ambassador’s account that he asked China’s president if he wanted to buy US arms
The U.S. is bound by its own laws to provide Taiwan with the means to...
US and China release $60 billion nonsensitive product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting
The lists included 1,619 items of U.S. goods entering China.
Mediators are working to broker a US-Iran deal, but major hurdles remain
Indirect talks were expected to resume on Monday, officials said.
How a contested statistical model fueled doubts about the 2024 election
Election and statistics experts said they doubt the model can accurately detect fraud in U.S....
Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost
Fuel economy requirements set out how far new vehicles need to travel on a gallon...
How this low-profile ballot measure could make it harder to raise taxes — and what it could mean for San Diego County
Different kinds of tax measures face different requirements to pass. Why? Blame a complicated series...
School districts across San Diego County hope voters will fund new buildings. One in particular has a lot on the line.
For one sprawling rural school district, there’s an opportunity to make a generational upgrade.
Michael Smolens: Democrats want to party like it’s 2018
Democrats have the momentum in House races but anticipated partisan "waves" have petered out before.
Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision
Collins cast a critical vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
These are the unions, developers and wealthy donors fueling this fall’s San Diego City Council races
The fundraising has been especially fierce in District 8 in the South Bay and in...
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
Trump is canceling funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.
Poll finds billionaire tax, counter-measures, lacking majority support
Unlike another recent independent poll, Friday's poll found Propositions 40, 41 and 42 all lacking...
Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time
The justices halted a last-minute revival of the Republican-friendly map.
A White House press ban was lifted this week. But the tensions and legal battle aren’t over yet
Here are some things to know about Trump and the White House press corps.
AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosure
Experts say more effective regulation is imperative.
As GOP revives anti-trans playbook, Democrats try to turn the page
Republicans are returning to a familiar 2024 playbook before the midterms.
Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead
It's yet another sign of the uphill fight that his party faces.
Appeals court appears divided in case over Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador prison
Case involves migrants flown to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relations
it was mostly focused on personal rapport rather than substantial agreements.
Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election
A broad surge of GOP rhetoric is condemning the religious code followed by Muslims.
In District 4 council forum, Henry Foster and challenger Martha Abraham clash on surveillance, housing and City Hall
In the June primary, the incumbent led his fellow Democrat by just 12 votes. Thursday...
Federal court says Pentagon can label Anthropic a supply chain risk
The dispute between the AI company and the government broke out in February.
Trump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schools
The Justice Department has worked through the courts to close 50 desegregation cases.
Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ad campaign grows with new spot, wider reach
Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the ads that have cost at least $443,000.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
It grants Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting.
CDC vaccine policy recommendations grind to a halt under Health Secretary Kennedy
Federal guidance on new vaccines has stopped.
The White House network TV pool resumes operations after a dayslong ban of news outlets from grounds
A judge temporarily struck down the ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Thursday.
Democrats press RFK Jr. on an ethics agreement change involving law firm fees
His testimony to lawmakers during his confirmation hearing has come under scrutiny before.
Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the proposal in a private gathering Thursday.
New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaints
A report found he violated the state’s policy prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
Xi says he’ll see Trump again soon as he wraps up US visit with a look at the Constitution
The visit has been criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance.
Michael Smolens: One congressional candidate leans local, the other national
Desmond and von Wilpert take different approaches in high-stakes campaign.
San Diego to extend Midway Rising team’s lease of current arena
Proposed contract amendment seeks to secure ongoing arena operations and revenue until the city and...
Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died
James Copenhaver was shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump.
More Americans lose SNAP as Congress weighs food stamps’ future
Tens of thousands of Americans continue to lose access to food assistance each month.
FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida ‘grand conspiracy’ probe
The filing reveals details about the scope of the investigations and negotiations with the government.
Trump’s state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans
By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — A tech-heavy guest list, the fashion choices of those...
Trump administration turns to Supreme Court as third-country deportations are thrown into question
Trump's Republican administration claims these countries assure no harm will come to the deportees.
Trump relishes showing Xi his Marine One chopper and new White House helipad
The 20-minute tour came after the leaders met behind closed doors in the Oval Office.
Latest poll finds Republican Hilton losing ground in California governor race
Republican Steve Hilton is losing ground to Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra in the California governor...
California Supreme Court rules against Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco in ballot seizure fight
The sheriff's seizure of 650,000-plus ballots was unlawful and AG Rob Bonta was justified in...
Facing ire for overcharging for trash pickup, San Diego reveals how many households are affected
That estimate is included in a new frequently asked questions page the city created Wednesday to...
ICE is wasting tens of millions of dollars on ‘uninformed’ detention projects, report finds
The total will likely rise due to ongoing mismanagement, the report found.
Melania Trump takes China’s first lady on a museum outing that’s watched for diplomacy and style
It's the first public meeting in nearly a decade between the two spouses.
40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late
The plan was originally supposed to be released in mid-August.
Scottsdale’s water recycling program hits election-year backlash
The city says the candidates' allegations ignore science.
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump’s midterm messaging
Democrats and Republicans criticized the ad.
Senate rejects resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midterms
More Republicans are breaking with the president over the war.
US will make available up to $7 billion in loans to help Trump ally Milei tap Argentina’s oil and minerals
The money would help companies buy American equipment and hire U.S. contractors.
Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid
It comes amid warnings that AI’s demand for power is threatening to overwhelm U.S. supplies.
Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations
Xi is pressing for the world’s two biggest economies to work more closely together.
FDA nominee voices support for vaccines at Senate hearing scrutinizing Trump administration efforts
Overton has spent most of her career working for Trump or conservative groups.
3 US news outlets return to White House after judge orders Trump to lift ban
CNN and MS NOW said their journalists were denied access to Xi's state dinner arrival.
US citizen injured in Illinois after ICE agents mistook him for fugitive, tried to arrest him
The man reported injuries to his head, neck and teeth.
State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nears
The headache is hitting just as they are preparing for midterm election voting to begin.
Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach
A gallon of diesel cost $6.52 Wednesday.
