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Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s latest branding battle: From the Politics Desk
Kennedy Center-linked Trump branding fight and House GOP defections on an Iran-related vote reveal messaging and policy rifts in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Republicans recalibrate inflation and spending rhetoric amid Iran war, weighing security costs against affordability ahead of 2026 races.
- 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
Military / WarThe Veil
The Constitution at a standstill: From the Politics Desk
Politics Desk: Iran war fallout slows Capitol Hill action on budgets, force protection, and energy security as markets brace for prolonged risks.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Todd Blanche’s rocky road: From the Politics Desk
From Tehran, rising scrutiny meets Blanche’s AG path and a volatile Iran war, with fast swings driven by leadership signals and alliance pressures.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk
Oil surged July 23 as Iran tensions rose and Congress advanced rival war and sanctions measures, boosting supply risk and market volatility.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary carries 2020 echoes: From the Politics Desk
Analysis from Washington: Michigan’s Democratic primary mirrors 2020, spotlighting ideological and generational splits, coalition-building, and turnout.
- 8 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 / GovernmentBehind The Veil
NYT panel debates whether Graham Platner is a ‘dirtbag’ or Democrats’ answer to Trump-era politics
Washington panel weighs whether Platner’s hard-edged Senate bid is savvy post‑Trump strategy or alienating persona politics with 2026 stakes.
- 8 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