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fromMission Local
4 hours ago

One S.F. judge candidate is out raising her opponent 5-to-1, boosted by tech exec and cop unions

Phoebe Maffei raised about $150,000 for a San Francisco Superior Court seat, far outpacing Alexandra Pray’s roughly $30,000 in a low-spending judicial race.
#redistricting
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fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

She was forced to retire for being trans. Now, Virginia's redistricting fight ended her congressional dreams

Retired Space Force Colonel Bree Fram ended her congressional bid after Virginia’s Supreme Court restored prior district lines weeks before early voting.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

We Are the Most Gerrymandered Republican State in the Country': GOP Leader Speaks Out Against Redistricting Effort

South Carolina’s Senate Majority Leader opposes congressional redistricting, saying the state is already intentionally heavily gerrymandered and could backfire politically.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Furious Democrats Reportedly Float Dramatic' Idea: Throwing Out Virginia's Supreme Court to Push Through Gerrymandered Map

Democrats considered replacing Virginia’s Supreme Court to reinstate a gerrymandered map after a ruling overturned it, while consulting lawyers and debating viability.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Breathtakingly Dumb': Fox's Jonathan Turley Torches Democrats Over Colossal' Gerrymandering Loss

Virginia Democrats’ congressional map effort was rejected by the Virginia Supreme Court for failing constitutional procedures and was criticized as extreme gerrymandering.
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fromAxios
5 days ago

Democrats' disaster scenario: Lawmakers despondent over "sickening" Virginia ruling

Virginia’s Supreme Court ruling overturning an April referendum shifts mid-decade redistricting advantage toward Republicans, forcing Democrats to win more toss-up House races.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

She was forced to retire for being trans. Now, Virginia's redistricting fight ended her congressional dreams

Retired Space Force Colonel Bree Fram ended her congressional bid after Virginia’s Supreme Court restored prior district lines weeks before early voting.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

We Are the Most Gerrymandered Republican State in the Country': GOP Leader Speaks Out Against Redistricting Effort

South Carolina’s Senate Majority Leader opposes congressional redistricting, saying the state is already intentionally heavily gerrymandered and could backfire politically.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Furious Democrats Reportedly Float Dramatic' Idea: Throwing Out Virginia's Supreme Court to Push Through Gerrymandered Map

Democrats considered replacing Virginia’s Supreme Court to reinstate a gerrymandered map after a ruling overturned it, while consulting lawyers and debating viability.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Breathtakingly Dumb': Fox's Jonathan Turley Torches Democrats Over Colossal' Gerrymandering Loss

Virginia Democrats’ congressional map effort was rejected by the Virginia Supreme Court for failing constitutional procedures and was criticized as extreme gerrymandering.
SF politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Democrats' disaster scenario: Lawmakers despondent over "sickening" Virginia ruling

Virginia’s Supreme Court ruling overturning an April referendum shifts mid-decade redistricting advantage toward Republicans, forcing Democrats to win more toss-up House races.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Spencer Pratt's Opponent Finds Wild AI Ads of Her 'Scary'

“I think it's a very dangerous trend. One, because it is absolutely 150% fiction. But what's worrying me now is, is that his social media is now taking on a violent turn. And that worries me because when you do that and when your messages are so hateful, or when you demonize people, then you do provoke people who are unstable and you can jeopardize people's safety, Bass said.”
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fromStreetsblog California
20 hours ago

Only Porter and Steyer Would Spare Central Valley from More Oil Extraction...and Air Pollution - Streetsblog California

Only Katie Porter and Tom Steyer said no to opening more Kern County for oil production; others said yes, with some advocating broader expansion.
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fromMission Local
5 hours ago

Labor loves Connie Chan for Congress. But labor's money may have missed the boat.

Connie Chan relies on labor funding but is falling behind rivals with larger personal and donor resources.
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fromThe Nation
5 hours ago

The Democrats Are Five Years Too Late to the Voting Rights Fight

Republican-controlled courts are allowing Republican gerrymandering while blocking Democratic gerrymandering, undermining Black representation in multiple Southern states.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 hours ago

Rohit Chopra tapped to lead California consumer agency

California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra as secretary of the state's new Business and Consumer Services Agency. The agency launches July 1 and will place DFPI and DRE under a consolidated enforcement and licensing structure.
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fromFast Company
2 hours ago

Trump's reality TV presidency rolls out a reality TV road trip at the worst possible moment

Over the past seven months, when he wasn't urging Americans to dress spiffier at the airport, Duffy has apparently been taking in the purple mountain majesties with his wife and children, on a quest to create content that "pushes back on Marxist narratives" about the U.S. The resultingtravelogue, The Great American Road Trip, will premiere on YouTube next month, just in time for the country's 250th birthday bonanza.
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#south-africa
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fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Can South Africa's president Ramaphosa avoid impeachment?

Ramaphosa said he will not resign and will challenge the impeachment process after Parliament moves to restart it following a Constitutional Court ruling.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Can South Africa's president Ramaphosa avoid impeachment?

Ramaphosa said he will not resign and will challenge the impeachment process after Parliament moves to restart it following a Constitutional Court ruling.
fromThe Atlantic
2 hours ago

The Senator Who Embraced MAHA and Lost MAGA

Cassidy has since criticized some of Kennedy's actions as secretary, namely his decision to stack the CDC's vaccine advisory committee with vaccine skeptics. Cassidy was also among a group of Republican senators who declined to publicly endorse the surgeon-general nominee Casey Means-a Kennedy ally and wellness guru. (Trump announced a new candidate for the job late last month.) But Cassidy refuses to acknowledge that he made a mistake by confirming Ke
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#philippines
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fromIntelligencer
8 hours ago

House Democrats Must Think Bigger Than 'We're Not Trump'

Ambition centers on lasting policy change while focusing on winning midterms amid tight House control and weakened voting rights.
#california-politics
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

As questions of temperament persist, Katie Porter tries to regain edge in governor's race

Katie Porter’s combative, outsider style boosted her popularity but has polarized Democrats and limited institutional support in her bid for California governor.
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fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

How California's Governor's Race Became Such an Unholy Mess

California’s gubernatorial primary features a fragmented Democratic field and strong MAGA-leaning Republicans, raising fears Democrats could be shut out of November.
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fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Becerra's closest advisor pleaded guilty in a criminal case. His gubernatorial rivals are piling on

Sean McCluskie pleaded guilty to stealing over $200,000 from Xavier Becerra’s campaign account, fueling questions about Becerra’s fitness for office.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers

New challengers are targeting long-serving California Democrats in the June 2 primary as generational turnover and affordability concerns reshape Democratic politics ahead of 2026.
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fromIntelligencer
21 hours ago

Becerra Tries to Ensure Interviewer Won't Be Mean to Him

Xavier Becerra led in polls but faced awkward interview moments that exposed vulnerabilities and tensions with a reporter’s questions.
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fromIntelligencer
23 hours ago

California's Top-Two 'Jungle Primary' May Be Headed for Extinction

Top-two primaries list all candidates together and can produce lockouts, creating voter confusion and strategic voting incentives.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

As questions of temperament persist, Katie Porter tries to regain edge in governor's race

Katie Porter’s combative, outsider style boosted her popularity but has polarized Democrats and limited institutional support in her bid for California governor.
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fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

How California's Governor's Race Became Such an Unholy Mess

California’s gubernatorial primary features a fragmented Democratic field and strong MAGA-leaning Republicans, raising fears Democrats could be shut out of November.
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fromMission Local
16 hours ago

S.F. drug-free housing bill sent back to committee after doctors raise concerns

A proposed San Francisco law funding drug-free permanent supportive housing was returned for edits over eviction protections for low-income tenants.
#los-angeles-politics
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fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Social media videos take center stage in L.A. mayoral campaign

Los Angeles mayoral campaigns increasingly rely on viral social media videos to connect with voters and build momentum.
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fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

Union-funded 'attack ad' against Pratt seems aimed at helping him make runoff, analysts say

A labor-backed attack ad against Spencer Pratt may be designed to increase his appeal to Republican voters and help him reach a runoff.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Spencer Pratt and the Temptations of Populism

Spencer Pratt’s outsider campaign in Los Angeles is gaining debate momentum and populist online support by focusing on local issues like fires, crime, homelessness, and waste.
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fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Arcadia's mayor charged with working for China. Her city now fears the backlash

Arcadia’s mayor stepped down after pleading to acting as an illegal foreign agent for China, raising concerns about foreign influence and potential anti-Asian backlash.
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fromAxios
6 hours ago

Louisiana advances congressional map with reduced Black representation

A Senate committee advanced SB 121, a new Louisiana congressional map, after rejecting SB 407, with a full Senate vote expected next.
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fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

Progressive values and Costco dreams collide in a wealthy Bay Area town

Windsor is considering easing its ban on new gas stations to attract Costco, amid budget shortfalls and concerns about retail leakage.
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fromMission Local
1 day ago

Supervisor Connie Chan says no more budget cuts as S.F. faces down $600M deficit

It is enough cuts, with budget decisions focused on avoiding further reductions while using one-time funding and uncertain ballot measures to address a large deficit.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

Congress Faces a Growing Blind Spot in the Pentagon's Expanding Budget

Mandatory reconciliation funding bypasses annual appropriations oversight, so high-priority defense programs should receive full scrutiny and sustained attention through appropriations.
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fromMission Local
23 hours ago

Congressional candidate Scott Wiener's tech platform would take his state AI safety work federal

Scott Wiener seeks national tech regulation by expanding California net neutrality and AI safety laws to federal standards for internet providers, social media, and AI systems.
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fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Why MAHA isn't breaking through on Capitol Hill

Food and beverage companies increased lobbying spending, blocking or delaying measures on junk food marketing, soda SNAP limits, and healthier labeling and school meals.
#fema
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fromFortune
20 hours ago

Cameron Hamilton, fired by Trump for defending FEMA's right to exist, tapped to lead FEMA by Trump | Fortune

Cameron Hamilton was nominated to lead FEMA permanently, signaling a shift away from dismantling FEMA amid staffing losses, operational disruptions, and upcoming disaster season demands.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Trump taps former FEMA director to lead the disaster agency again

Cameron Hamilton was nominated to lead FEMA again, after prior removal and conflict, as FEMA prepares for Atlantic hurricane season and faces recommended operational changes.
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fromFortune
20 hours ago

Cameron Hamilton, fired by Trump for defending FEMA's right to exist, tapped to lead FEMA by Trump | Fortune

Cameron Hamilton was nominated to lead FEMA permanently, signaling a shift away from dismantling FEMA amid staffing losses, operational disruptions, and upcoming disaster season demands.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Trump taps former FEMA director to lead the disaster agency again

Cameron Hamilton was nominated to lead FEMA again, after prior removal and conflict, as FEMA prepares for Atlantic hurricane season and faces recommended operational changes.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Democrat Who Resigned From Congress Insists She's Strongest Candidate in the Race' Despite Legal Bills Wiping Out Her Funds

A former congresswoman resigned after a FEMA embezzlement scandal but remains confident about re-election despite legal jeopardy and depleted campaign resources.
fromAxios
1 day ago

Republicans turn ballroom fight into referendum on Trump's safety

“It’s a security-related measure,” Thune told reporters on Monday. “You’ve got a president where there have been three assassination attempts in just the last two years.” Thune said the funding is intended to secure the new facility and ensure the Secret Service has the resources needed to protect the president.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
18 hours ago

Escalating sign spat riles San Jose District 9 candidates - San Jose Spotlight

Usually, the sign takers go to great lengths to hide their identities. But in the ongoing race for the District 9 City Council seat, the man behind a rash of sign disappearances not only reached out to the candidates to let them know what he had done - he gave them his home address so they could come by and pick the signs up.
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fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Lawmakers propose to establish AI guardrails for VA in FY27 funding

Proposed FY27 VA funding amendments would restrict AI use in disability claim determinations and require added oversight to ensure human decisionmaking.
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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Peggy Flanagan Is Running for the Senate to "Avenge Minnesota"

Children’s advocates backed both early-learning scholarships and childcare assistance to support families’ preschool and work needs.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

A California mayor admits to having acted as an agent of the Chinese government

Eileen Wang resigned as Arcadia mayor after pleading guilty to acting as a Chinese government agent by running a pro-Beijing website without required U.S. notification.
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fromFortune
20 hours ago

Mayor of a city about 13 miles from Los Angeles pleads guilty to spying for China | Fortune

Eileen Wang agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China and resigned as Arcadia mayor.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Senate clears the way for Kevin Warsh to become Federal Reserve chair before Friday

Warsh’s Fed chair appointment is advancing through Senate procedures, but multiple confirmations remain before he can replace Powell on Friday.
fromHoodline
21 hours ago

Fake Gig Harbor Campaign Page Says 'Barbecue' The Incumbent

A bogus Facebook page posing as Gig Harbor barbecue owner and state Senate candidate Gary Parker lit up local feeds over the weekend, tossing out inflammatory posts that included one urging voters to elect Parker "so we can barbecue Deborah Krishnadasan." The fake account splashed Parker's headshot across its posts, linked to his campaign website and asked for donations, drawing fast outrage from commenters and injecting fresh toxicity into an already competitive legislative race.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

So Did You!' Kash Patel Gives Head-Scratching Reply When Being Accused of Lying to Congress

FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed over alleged false statements and whether Patel lied to Congress during a Senate hearing.
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fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Not For Granite: New Hampshire Man Isn't Laughing At Anti-Cyclist Comments From State Elected Official - Streetsblog USA

A public official’s joking about harming cyclists is dangerous, irresponsible, and undermines road safety for vulnerable users.
#philippines-politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Chaos in Philippines as Duterte ally wanted by ICC takes refuge in senate to avoid arrest

Ronald Dela Rosa fled inside the Philippine senate after an ICC arrest warrant was issued, prompting riot police and barbed wire to surround the compound.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Philippine presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached for second time

Sara Duterte was impeached for alleged misuse of public funds, unexplained wealth, and threats, moving the case to the Senate and risking a ban from office.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Chaos in Philippines as Duterte ally wanted by ICC takes refuge in senate to avoid arrest

Ronald Dela Rosa fled inside the Philippine senate after an ICC arrest warrant was issued, prompting riot police and barbed wire to surround the compound.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Philippine presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached for second time

Sara Duterte was impeached for alleged misuse of public funds, unexplained wealth, and threats, moving the case to the Senate and risking a ban from office.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Lindsey Graham Blows Up at Hegseth Hearing on Iran War: No Wonder This Damn Thing Is Going Nowhere!'

Pakistan allowing Iranian military aircraft to use Pakistani bases would undermine its role as a peace mediator and warrants seeking alternative mediators.
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fromTruthout
20 hours ago

Hegseth Won't Say Whether Parents Should Forgo Childcare to Cover Defense Budget

A $1.5 trillion defense budget is defended as ensuring U.S. military superiority and restoring a wartime-ready defense industrial base.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Katie Porter Goes Nuclear on Top Dem Rivals in Scorched Earth CNN Hit: That's Pretty Explosive!'

Porter accused Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer of corruption-related wrongdoing during a CNN interview ahead of California’s June 2 jungle primary.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

CDFI Fund cut proposal raises oversight and credit access issues

Proposed cuts to CDFI funding would reduce lending capacity without improving accountability or efficiency, weakening access to credit for borrowers outside standard underwriting models.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Silicon Valley DA calls out 'nonessential' spending amid budget cuts - San Jose Spotlight

District Attorney Jeff Rosen urges Santa Clara County to cut nonessential spending and redirect savings to mental health court and crisis response services amid a major budget deficit.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Extremely scary': Specter of an all-GOP governor's race spurs push to remake open primary

A proposal would repeal California’s top-two primary and return to a traditional party-based primary where each party’s top candidates advance to November.
#fda
fromJezebel
1 day ago
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Marty Makary Could Get the Boot for Being Too Slow to Attack Abortion Access

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fromJezebel
1 day ago

Marty Makary Could Get the Boot for Being Too Slow to Attack Abortion Access

Trump signed off on a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary amid controversy over abortion, drug policy, and vaping handling.
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fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary

Trump signed off on a plan to remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, amid FDA turmoil and leadership vacancies across health agencies.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Republicans feud, and fume, in the battle for a Southern California congressional district

Redistricting under Proposition 50 forces Young Kim and Ken Calvert into a primary showdown, while Democrats and an independent seek to win the 40th District.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Still Not Giving a Formal Endorsement, Pelosi Offers Praise For Connie Chan

Nancy Pelosi has avoided endorsing a House candidate, but has quietly supported progressive Supervisor Connie Chan and offered only a soft endorsement.
#san-francisco-politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
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Two Former Aides Suggest Quid Pro Quo In Breed's Appointment of Stephen Sherrill to Board of Supervisors

fromMission Local
2 days ago
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London Breed said she'd appoint Stephen Sherrill to curry favor with Bloomberg, 2 former staffers say

fromMission Local
5 days ago
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At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders say they love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

City leaders and conservative-aligned groups emphasize pragmatism, efficiency, results, and public-private partnerships to improve San Francisco.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
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Controversial Leftist Hasan Piker, Other Out-of-Towners Attend Chakrabarti Rally

A Democratic House candidate builds outsider appeal through creator-driven media, heavy field outreach, and outside progressive allies, while criticizing the party’s approach to Trump.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Two Former Aides Suggest Quid Pro Quo In Breed's Appointment of Stephen Sherrill to Board of Supervisors

Two former aides claim Mayor London Breed appointed Stephen Sherrill to the Board of Supervisors due to a favor from billionaire Michael Bloomberg.
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fromMission Local
2 days ago

London Breed said she'd appoint Stephen Sherrill to curry favor with Bloomberg, 2 former staffers say

A former aide says London Breed was told by Michael Bloomberg to appoint Stephen Sherrill, and he pushed back during repeated discussions.
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fromMission Local
5 days ago

At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders say they love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

City leaders and conservative-aligned groups emphasize pragmatism, efficiency, results, and public-private partnerships to improve San Francisco.
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fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Controversial Leftist Hasan Piker, Other Out-of-Towners Attend Chakrabarti Rally

A Democratic House candidate builds outsider appeal through creator-driven media, heavy field outreach, and outside progressive allies, while criticizing the party’s approach to Trump.
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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

On Redistricting, Will Virginia Democrats Surrender, or Get Creative?

Voting rights setbacks from invalidated congressional maps and election postponements show worsening conditions, while some Democratic leaders accept court outcomes and urge voters to participate.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Virginia Democrats Can Still Save Their Map. Republicans Already Showed Them How.

Democrats weigh responses to a Virginia Supreme Court ruling on election districts, considering appeals rather than court-packing tactics used by Republicans.
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fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F.'s last immigration court will be reduced to a satellite by end of summer

San Francisco’s remaining immigration courtrooms will be administered by the Concord immigration court, ending local jurisdiction and requiring many cases to be reassigned.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

L.A. mayoral forum canceled after leading candidates pull out

A televised Los Angeles mayoral forum was canceled after Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman withdrew, leaving no-shows among leading candidates.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Mat Ishbia ends UWMC share sale plan after boosting public float

SFS’s ownership stake declined from roughly 90% at the end of 2024 to about 83% at the end of 2025. A registration statement tied to the 10b5-1 plan allowed SFS to resell up to 150 million shares of UWMC Class A common stock. In a statement, the company said SFS believes it has done its part as the controlling shareholder to respond to the requests of the investment community by selling shares without regard to the stock price since June 2025.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

Scoop: Josh Shapiro quietly tries to derail AOC-backed progressive House candidate

Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Chris Rabb, a progressive firebrand state lawmaker from Philadelphia who's running for a U.S. House seat in a competitive, three-way Democratic primary. Ocasio-Cortez is rumored to be visiting Philadelphia this month to campaign for Rabb. She has also fundraised for Rabb and posted on social media in support of him.
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fromFuturism
3 days ago

Residents Furious After Their Town Board Rejected an OpenAI Data Center, But a Billionaire Developer Forced It Through Anyway

Local governments can face lawsuits and legal leverage that force approval of data center projects despite resident opposition.
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fromMission Local
4 days ago

Meet the Candidates: San Francisco's District 2 supervisor race

Layoffs should be a last resort, with budget fixes focused on modernizing City Hall, reducing duplication, and protecting frontline services and public safety.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
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SF Jail Oversight Leader Faces Allegations of Violence Against Women, Multiple Parole Violations

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fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SF Jail Oversight Leader Faces Allegations of Violence Against Women, Multiple Parole Violations

William Palmer leads the SF Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board while facing repeated law enforcement encounters and allegations of violence against women, which he denies.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

I-Team IDs man in viral video confrontation over fake petition signatures in SF's Tenderloin

A man was identified after a viral confrontation involving alleged payment of homeless people to sign petitions using other people’s names.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Cape Cod rep. charged with fraud faces new counts

Federal prosecutors say a Massachusetts state representative stole $36,000 from the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod while serving as the group’s executive officer between 2019 and 2024. Authorities say he used the money to pay mortgage bills, credit card debt, campaign expenses, menswear, home appliances, and “personal psychic services,” according to a press release.
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fromQueerty
4 days ago

Sean Duffy reveals he's been busy filming a reality show while cosplaying as transportation secretary - Queerty

Filming a TV road trip while transportation systems deteriorate has been framed as misuse of public funds amid rising travel costs and crises.
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fromMission Local
5 days ago

Explore: $8M going to S.F. ballot measures

Most election funding in San Francisco’s June 2 ballot cycle concentrates on four measures, especially competing business tax proposals backed by major donors and labor groups.
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fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago

Gas Taxes and High-Speed Rail, What We Can Learn from the Candidates' Debate - Streetsblog California

Candidates offered competing plans on gas prices, including suspending the gas tax or environmental rules, while high-speed rail received direct attention.
fromMission Local
5 days ago

'Let a thousand Zohrans bloom:' Leftists fly in to boost Saikat Chakrabarti as S.F.'s insurgent savior

“We have to completely change the direction of leadership of the Democratic party. We need a Democratic party that knows how to fight to stop authoritarian rule,” said Chakrabarti.
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from48 hills
5 days ago

The complete failure of Lurie's tax cuts for developers on full display at hearing - 48 hills

Fee and affordability cuts for large developers have not increased market-rate housing and worsen the city’s budget while leaving affordability gaps unresolved.
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fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Progressives' Big Dilemma in the California Governor's Race

Progressives are weighing whether Katie Porter or Tom Steyer offers the strongest path to win California’s gubernatorial race.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Virginia supreme court strikes down new congressional maps in win for Republicans

Virginia's supreme court on Friday ruled that the state cannot use new congressional maps approved by voters to help Democrats gain as many as four new seats in the US House of Representatives, handing Republicans a major win ahead of November's midterm elections. The court found that the state's general assembly did not follow the appropriate constitutional procedure in approving the map, which voters then passed in a referendum last month. This constitutional violation incurably taints the resulting referendum vote and nullifies its legal efficacy, the court wrote in its decision.
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fromHigh Country News
6 days ago

Emails show Interior delivered new drilling permits for Burgum's billionaire ally - High Country News

“The secretary will be meeting with Mr. Hamm at 5 PM in the Pearl Mesa room,” Burgum's aide later confirmed. Few Americans have such access to top government officials, but Hamm and Burgum have tight ties that go back to Burgum's tenure as the governor of North Dakota.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

India news: Tamil Nadu government takes shape after impasse

TVK is positioned to form Tamil Nadu’s next government after securing support from other parties, with the governor requiring proof of majority support.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Small Georgia town's mayor doesn't know what happens next after firing entire police department

Cohutta, Georgia called a special council meeting to reinstate the police department and consider the mayor’s immediate resignation after the mayor fired the chief and all officers.
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fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Editorial: Canepa best choice for Assessor-Clerk Recorder

David Canepa is recommended for Assessor-County Clerk Recorder and Chief Elections Officer based on creativity, preparation, and a contrast with opponent concerns.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

South Africa's top court revives impeachment inquiry against president

South Africa’s Constitutional Court invalidated a 2022 parliamentary block on impeachment, ordering an independent report to be sent to an impeachment committee over the Farmgate cash theft allegations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

JUST IN: Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Democratic Gerrymander

Virginia’s Supreme Court overturned a congressional map that would have favored Democrats in ten of eleven districts.
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