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The Mercury News - Politics

Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts

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Trump administration's USDA lab closures threaten cyclospora research as parasite outbreak sickens thousands

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Argentine President Milei won't attend the World Cup final, citing superstition

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Newsom curbs fund paying workers up to $1,700 a week for toenail fungus, ED and other common ailments

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Judge orders major changes at California ICE detention center after attorneys allege 'inhumane' conditions there

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Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring

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Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton speak at NALEO conference as they court Latino voters

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Residents of one California town cause developer to withdraw local data center proposal

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Proposal to end California's top-two jungle primary system moves forward

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JD Vance demanded military helicopter transport for son's golf lesson: report

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Trump rule puts new limits on how long Bay Area international students can stay

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House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle

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Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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Oakland could pay $400,000 to official who resigned over 'degrading' text messages

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Civil trial begins for former Sonoma County mayor accused of sexual assault

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Santa Clara approves funding for shelter dedicated for homeless families

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San Jose set to unveil proposals for a new Chavez Plaza name

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Weekend demonstration, gallery exhibit take aim at gathering of rich and powerful at Bohemian Grove

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Major federal housing legislation becomes law. What will it mean for the Bay Area?

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North coast homeless advocate meets the pope

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Federal government pauses construction on ICE detention facility near Gilroy

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California rental ads would have to disclose if pictures used AI, under new bill

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Who are Democrats Kim and Allen, California's insurance commissioner candidates?

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California earmarks $40M to speed up vote counting — but elections officials want to temper expectations

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Alameda County threatens lawsuit over bill tightening oversight of discretionary funds

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Stone: San Jose's downtown economy requires full-time workers far more than visiting soccer fans

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Cortese: Why are California taxpayers paying the health care bills of trillion-dollar corporations?

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Letters: We should stop sinking money in high-speed rail pit

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Letters: SAVE Act is another example of Republican hypocrisy

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Measure to overhaul California's powerful environmental law draws 73% support in new poll

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Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections

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The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states

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Here's how Graham Platner's implosion might help Democrats' chances of winning back the Senate

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