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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

Top takeaways from JD Vance town hall: Costly gas, DC corruption, immigration hot takes and the war

JD Vance discussed gas prices, Washington corruption, immigration and the war at a Michigan town hall.

  • 7 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

Alaska's Sullivan and Peltola clash over Iran and high prices in testy Senate debate

Sullivan and Peltola debated Iran and high consumer prices in a televised exchange. The account provides no detailed policy proposals.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Taiwan agrees to buy 30% of gas from Alaska LNG project, Trump says

Trump said Taiwan agreed to buy 30% of the gas from the Alaska LNG project. It remains unclear whether a binding deal is in place.

  • 7 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

Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that

Analysts credit Xi’s reserve and buying strategy for capping volatility as Trump-era Iran risks lifted crude prices without triggering a spike.

  • 7 min
  • China

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump touts access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil in deal he says will slash gas prices

In Washington, Trump says U.S. can tap 65B barrels from Venezuela to cut gas prices; analysts warn legal, logistical hurdles could delay any impact.

  • 7 min
  • Venezuela

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show

Filings reveal Trump’s oil and gas trades persisted amid the Iran war, raising conflict-of-interest questions and calls for oversight.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

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

Trump speaks on higher gas prices

In New York, Trump linked rising gasoline costs to efforts to deter Iran’s nuclear ambitions, framing prices as a tradeoff for national security.

  • 7 min
  • USA

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 / 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

Gavin Newsom Says Americans Paid $10.5 Billion More At The Gas Station Amid Iran War, Asks If That's A 'T

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Americans paid $10.53B more for gas amid Iran war-related volatility, tying price spikes to Trump-era policies.

  • 7 min
  • Iran