BEYOND THE VEIL

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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole

The governor plans to commute the sentences of more than 500 death row inmates to life without parole as he weighs a presidential bid.

  • 9 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, CBS News projects

CBS News projects Democrat Xavier Becerra will defeat Republican Steve Hilton in California's governor's race. The result is not certified.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to hear California mail-in ballot appeal

The DOJ asks the Supreme Court to hear a California mail-in ballot appeal and separately challenges the dismissal of an Alaska Senate election lawsuit.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" and "threaten" California election officials

A federal judge ordered the DOJ to stop demanding that California election officials separate ballots and threatening criminal prosecution.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

CA POST EDITORIAL BOARD: Vote Hilton for California governor over establishment hack Becerra for real change

The editorial board backs Hilton over Xavier Becerra, citing his campaign positions on gas taxes, housing, homelessness and fentanyl.

  • 9 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

DOJ demands that California counties help identify noncitizen voters

The DOJ is warning California county election officials to help identify noncitizens on a list of registered voters. No county response was reported.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

California woman indicted on charges that she was spying for China

Prosecutors allege she spied on Taiwan's president's son for China. She was indicted earlier in October; the allegation has not been proven in court.

  • 6 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump Warns California Election Officials of Jail Time if They Let Noncitizens Vote

The account says Trump cited a DOJ warning of possible charges for officials; it identifies no charged official or evidence that noncitizens voted.

  • 8 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

California realtor nabbed at LAX in alleged China spy case targeting Taiwan president’s relative

An event report says the FBI arrested realtor Wanying Zhang at LAX in an alleged China spy case involving a relative of Taiwan’s president.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff's seizure of ballots

Justices hear arguments on whether Riverside County must return seized ballots, testing sheriff authority versus voter privacy and chain-of-custody rules.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake

New York Times Editorial Board calls UC’s test-blind admissions a mistake, pressuring Regents to revisit testing as 2027 planning begins.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Steyer’s exit from the California governor’s race could spell bad news for climate policy

Steyer’s withdrawal narrows the field to Becerra and Hilton, raising concerns over climate ambition and investment certainty in California.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Pratt's lead over Raman further erodes in new L.A. mayoral race results as voters await California governor's race news

New tallies show Spencer Pratt’s edge over Nithya Raman shrinking as late ballots are processed; officials expect more updates in coming days.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Steve Hilton launches ad mocking Xavier Becerra's '36 years' as a career politician in California gov race

Hilton’s ad targets Becerra as a 36-year career politician as 2026 primary ballots circulate, signaling a shift to general-election contrast messaging.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects

AP projects former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will advance to California’s gubernatorial general election after primary results in Sacramento.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues

Millions of ballots still being processed in Sacramento and statewide keep governor and down-ballot primaries unresolved under top-two rules.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

California voters head to the polls Tuesday as 61 candidates vie for two spots in November under the state’s top-two primary system.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

U.S.-Iran deal up in the air, and California grapples with a toxic chemical tank: Weekend Rundown

Trump signals no rush on Iran deal as tensions rise; Sacramento officials address toxic chemical tank amid safety and environmental concerns.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

California governor candidates tangle over immigration, homelessness in tense debate

The seven top candidates in California’s race for governor sparred at a tense debate Wednesday, throwing criticisms at one another over a litany of issu

  • 3 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Democrats wish Kamala Harris ran for California governor, not look to 2028: report

NYT report: Donors and operatives in Sacramento favor Kamala Harris for California governor over a 2028 bid, citing fit, resources, and party coherence.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Watch Live: Candidates face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate ahead of June 2 primary

Top contenders debate governance, affordability, and public safety ahead of California’s June 2 primary, with stakes high as early voting opens.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

California governor candidates spar to get ahead after Eric Swalwell dropped out

Candidates clash on trust, ethics, and policy after Eric Swalwell exits amid misconduct allegations, seeking momentum with voters and donors.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report

Report says Sacramento officials knew of a $2B accounting error for months, raising transparency concerns and complicating California deficit talks.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Exclusive—Lyndsey Sikes: Why Are States Like New York and California Controlling Abortion Drug Policy in Louisiana?

Until federal regulators restore commonsense safety standards and end the mass mailing of abortion drugs across state lines, Louisiana's women and children rema...

  • 6 min
  • United States