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The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics

Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey's federal prosecutor's office

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The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona

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Wyoming governor signs ban on abortions after about 6 weeks

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City OKs updated San Diego Zoo lease, with parking revenue split, $3M a year until 2078

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State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts

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Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism

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White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations

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Here are the Iran war's biggest unknowns, from Tehran's new leader to oil prices

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Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

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Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn't likely to change leadership

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Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs

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These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war

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AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation

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US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific

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Armed or unarmed? US and Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine

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New footage raises likelihood the US struck an Iranian school where a blast killed at least 165

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Oil prices and markets seesaw over uncertainty of war as Iran names new leader

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Michael Smolens: Congress takes a big swing at housing — will it matter in San Diego?

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San Diego's war over Liberty Station is coming to a head. Here's how the city hopes to win.

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Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare

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Georgia Republicans push more bills aimed at Fulton County DA Fani Willis

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Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time

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Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'

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A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem's DHS tenure

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'Come and take it': Massachusetts governor challenges RFK Jr.'s request for Dunkin', Starbucks ingredients

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Darrell Issa won't run for re-election, Jim Desmond jumps into race for his House seat

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San Diego to solicit bids for two Mission Bay Park properties

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Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis

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Judge weighs bid to block policy limiting journalists' access to Pentagon

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US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold

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Evidence suggests the deadly blast at an Iranian school was likely a US airstrike

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Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzy

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Customs and Border Protection official says new process for tariff refunds could be ready in 45 days

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Pentagon's break with Ivy League leaves colleges bracing for further changes to military programs

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Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

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A South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official

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As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorses

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Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help

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Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war

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Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

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Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

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Backers of San Diego sales tax ballot measure shift their plans to 2028 — and prioritize infrastructure

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Michael Smolens: The politics of offshore drilling just got murky

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Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feted by President Donald Trump at the White House for MLS Cup title

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Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

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Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care

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Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

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US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster

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Mexico and US will start talks March 16 on reviewing their free trade agreement

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Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHS

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Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term

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US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says

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Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement

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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

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On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking

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GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide

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More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

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'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right

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Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project gets an earful from the public opposed to it

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Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

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Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels

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Fight over Trump's Iran war powers comes after a long stretch of Congress yielding to presidents

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Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters

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Homeland Security funding bill falters again as Republicans warn of Iran risk

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House narrowly rejects war powers resolution to halt Trump's attacks on Iran

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Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran's next leader as war ripples across the region

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Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it

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Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain

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Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room

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US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

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Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure

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Virginia court allows a referendum on Democrat-led redistricting that could flip 4 US House seats

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Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York

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Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

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Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

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House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files

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An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff's nomination

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White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair

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US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals

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IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICE

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Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants

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Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight

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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales acknowledges affair with former aide who died by suicide

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Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war

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Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance

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Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away

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Trump says he'll make endorsement soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn

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Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win

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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress' first vote on the conflict

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Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House

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US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port

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US sinks Iranian warship as Iran warns of widespread destruction in the Middle East

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Months after tapping reserves for bonuses, supervisors OK spending $56M on county contractors, sewage crisis

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San Diego Zoo and the city agree to a 52-year lease extension. Here's what's in the proposed deal.

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Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race

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A large immigration detention camp in Texas is closed to visitors amid measles outbreak

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The war in Iran zaps San Diego gas prices

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Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends

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Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war's costs, risks and strategy

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