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24 results for “california budget”

Military / WarThe Veil

France faces a fresh budget battle that threatens to topple another government as debt costs spiral

Rising debt costs and a fractious Assembly raise the stakes as France readies its finance bill, with OAT volatility and a confidence test looming.

  • 7 min
  • France

Military / WarThe Veil

U.S. to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month on Iran war, Congressional Budget Office says

Congressional Budget Office estimates ongoing Iran-related military spending at $2–$3B per month, totaling $38B, shaping budget and oversight talks.

  • 6 min
  • Iran

Military / WarThe Veil

Iran War could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates

CBO reports $38B spent Feb. 28–Aug. 1 on Iran war operations, averaging $2B monthly, informing budget debates as conflict continues into late Q3 2026.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Military / WarThe Veil

California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base

Policymakers say high living costs thin skilled trades, delaying hires and raising costs for aerospace and munitions programs across California.

  • 8 min
  • United States

Military / WarThe Veil

VIDEO: New California Wildfire Threatens Iconic Big Sur Coastline

Fast-moving fire in steep Big Sur terrain threatens Highway 1, parks, and communities; evacuations and closures likely as crews deploy air and ground ops.

  • 7 min
  • United States

DisastersThe Veil

2 wildfires burn along California's scenic Big Sur coast

Fire crews and aircraft battle two Big Sur fires as evacuations expand, Highway 1 sees visibility issues, and rugged terrain complicates containment.

  • 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

Military / WarThe Veil

Diesel in California rises to $7 a gallon as wars in Europe and Middle East strain supply

California diesel climbs to about $7/gal, squeezing farms and freight. Tight deliveries, higher surcharges, and possible price hikes loom into September.

  • 8 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Taiwan passes annual budget after long delay, including drone spending

Legislative Yuan ends record delay, approving 2026 budget with added funds for drones and surveillance, enabling agencies to resume deferred projects.

  • 7 min
  • Taiwan

Military / WarThe Veil

Paramount escalates threat to leave California as Dem AG's antitrust lawsuit stalls Warner Bros. merger

Paramount warns it may leave California if the AG’s antitrust case blocking its Warner Bros. Discovery merger isn’t settled, raising stakes for Hollywood.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Thune, Trump, Senate conservatives reach deal to set aside budget, SAVE America Act impasse

Late-night deal in Washington pauses budget resolution tied to the SAVE America Act, easing immediate tensions while talks continue.

  • 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

Military / WarThe Veil

Socialist-led California city's clash over Israel and antisemitism offers glimpse into the left's future

Mayor’s posts spark antisemitism claims and deepen rifts in Richmond’s socialist-led leadership, foreshadowing how progressive cities handle speech and...

  • 7 min
  • United States

Military / WarThe Veil

Military searches for a Marine missing off California coast

Multiple agencies are searching for a U.S. Marine missing during a June 28 training exercise off Southern California. Night ops may follow.

  • 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

Military / WarThe Veil

Trump 'Doesn't Care' About Rising Gas Prices, Gavin Newsom Says As California Drivers Pay More Than $6 A

Gavin Newsom says Trump ignores rising U.S. gas costs amid Iran-linked tensions, warning of supply risks and consumer strain as California prices exceed...

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Military / WarThe Veil

All evacuation orders lifted after explosion at California chemical tank is averted

Garden Grove allows 16,000 residents to return after crews stabilize a chemical tank; no fatalities reported and air quality deemed acceptable.

  • 6 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

Military / WarThe Veil

California officials warn massive chemical tank will likely spill thousands of gallons or 'blow up'

Evacuations ordered near GKN Aerospace as a volatile tank risks a major spill or explosion; hazmat teams work to stabilize and contain the hazard.

  • 7 min
  • United States