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The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics

Council approves new San Diego Ethics Commission executive

8 hours ago

Bernie Sanders and Democrats attempt to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths

8 hours ago

Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride's access to women's restrooms

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Trump-nominated judge says blanket pardons for Capitol rioters would be 'beyond frustrating'

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Donald Trump's latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000

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Lawmakers are concerned about background checks of Trump's Cabinet picks as red flags surface

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US gathers allies to talk AI safety. Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work

15 hours ago

Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz

9 hours ago

Donald Trump's lawyers urge judge to ignore prosecutors and dismiss hush money conviction

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LA enacts sanctuary city ordinance to prepare for potential mass deportations under Trump

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What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for Education secretary

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Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

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Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador

16 hours ago

Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would mean

15 hours ago

San Diego will soon charge homeowners for trash pickup. Prepare for a bigger tax bill — and more options.

19 hours ago

Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary

1 day ago

What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid

1 day ago

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary

1 day ago

House Republicans support proposal banning bathroom access for 1st transgender member

1 day ago

GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly

1 day ago

Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states

1 day ago

Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post

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Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary

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Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for rocket launch

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Prosecutors oppose tossing Trump's hush money conviction but are open to sentencing delay

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Ranked choice voting faces cloudy future after election setbacks

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Trump's treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs

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Higher monthly payments loom for many student loan borrowers

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What to know about Sean Duffy, Trump's choice to become transportation secretary

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Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump

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Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

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Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party's losses

1 day ago

Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump

15 hours ago

Crack down on spurs? More veterinarians? Short of banning rodeos, San Diego weighs how to keep animals safe

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Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary

2 days ago

Pennsylvania's high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots in US Senate race

2 days ago

Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas

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Trump's criminal conviction won't stop him from getting security clearance as president

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What to know about Chris Wright, Trump's choice to run the Energy Department

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Here's a look at the number of women in military combat roles

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Future of Medicare drug price negotiations murky under Trump

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Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump's defense pick reignites the debate

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Trump team is seeking to ease US Rules for self-driving cars

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Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions

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The 'super year' of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves

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Big voter turnout this year benefited Republicans, contradicting conventional political wisdom

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About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says

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How Trump could impact San Diego County schools

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Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wanted

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From the sewage crisis to military money, what will Trump's return mean locally?

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Michael Smolens: Trump dismisses climate change, but then there's Elon Musk

3 days ago

More voters, lower turnout, deeper divides: What the numbers say about San Diego County's political preferences

3 days ago

'He showed us a preview': San Diego LGBTQ+ community mourns, mobilizes

2 days ago

Incumbent Oceanside mayor leads challenger for first time with new results

5 days ago

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary

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Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation's top health agencies

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Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators

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Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy

5 days ago

Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'

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5 takeaways from Trump's big moves: Meeting with Biden, picking Gaetz for AG

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Calls mount for release of ethics report on Matt Gaetz and his ties to Joel Greenberg

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Republican election sweep emboldens Trump's tax cut dreams

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Lower taxes, higher tariffs: What Trump's tax plans mean for you

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As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State

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Trump's pick to lead Defense Department was accused of sexual assault in 2017

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Trump's pick of Rubio as America's top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America

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What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?

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Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

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Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback

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After years fighting leaded fuel, airport neighbors just notched 'a little win' — but feel they 'mostly lost'

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Michael Smolens: The notion of massive election fraud was, of course, the real fraud

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The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House

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Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education. He has vowed to use federal money as leverage

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Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since election

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Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

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Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can

6 days ago

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations

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How does Senate confirmation process work? What to know as Trump makes Cabinet picks

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Elon Musk says he and Trump have 'mandate to delete' regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role

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Trump's mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry China

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Gaetz pick shows value Trump places on loyalty — and retribution — as he returns to Washington

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Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

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Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank's independence in wake of Trump win

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Food prices worried most voters, but Trump's plans likely won't lower their grocery bills

6 days ago

1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target

6 days ago

Larry Turner concedes San Diego mayoral race to Mayor Todd Gloria

7 days ago

Keim's lead over incumbent Oceanside Mayor Sanchez drops to double digits

7 days ago

Matt Gaetz once faced a sex trafficking investigation by the Justice Department he could now lead

7 days ago

Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents case

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Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation

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What to know about Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick to serve as attorney general

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Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year

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As US Catholic bishops meet, Trump looms over their work on abortion and immigration

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Can America heal after the election? Clergy, researchers tackle political anxiety and toxic polarization

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What to know about John Ratcliffe, Trump's pick for CIA director

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Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term

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Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for Secretary of State

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As the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: US intelligence

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What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary

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