Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways
The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced few fireworks.
2 hours ago
NY Times
Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways
LA Times
Top candidates for California governor spar over wealth, experience and race in fiery debate
The debate takes place at a critical moment in the gubernatorial race. Ballots will start landing in mailboxes in less than two weeks, and voters are split by a crowded field of candidates.
8 hours ago
LA Times
Top candidates for California governor spar over wealth, experience and race in fiery debate
LA Times
Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race
In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic Party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.
1 day ago
LA Times
Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race
LA Times
Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots
Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots. Former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra surges, and former state Controller Betty Yee drops out.
2 days ago
LA Times
Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots
LA Times
Former state Controller Betty Yee drops out of the governor's race
Yee, lacking financial resources and voter recognition despite being elected to statewide office twice, dropped out of the 2026 governor's race.
2 days ago
LA Times
Former state Controller Betty Yee drops out of the governor's race
NBC
California governor candidates spar to get ahead after Eric Swalwell dropped out
Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California gubernatorial race amid sexual misconduct allegations, but his scandal was still an issue in the first debate since his exit.
3 hours ago
NBC
California governor candidates spar to get ahead after Eric Swalwell dropped out
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NY Times
Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.
11 hours ago
NY Times
Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
NY Times
War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia
The world’s third-largest exporter of natural gas, Australia has been too lenient in taxing lucrative gas exports, many in the country argue.
4 hours ago
NY Times
War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia
NY Times
Stephen Colbert Sends Jimmy Kimmel a Box of ‘Iran War Jokes’
Colbert said he was “beginning to think this war might not be over before Memorial Day,” when “The Late Show” will have ended its run.
1 hour ago
NY Times
Stephen Colbert Sends Jimmy Kimmel a Box of ‘Iran War Jokes’
ABC
What we know about why face-to-face talks with Iran fell through
Before U.S. negotiators could take off for a second round of face-to-face talks with Iran, the White House’s hopes for a quick diplomatic breakthrough came crashing down.
9 hours ago
ABC
What we know about why face-to-face talks with Iran fell through
NBC
Iran claims it has seized commercial ships amid ceasefire
Iran claims it has seized commercial ships amid ceasefire
8 hours ago
NBC
Iran claims it has seized commercial ships amid ceasefire
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NY Times
How ‘Yes’ Won a Narrow Victory in Virginia’s Redistricting Battle
Northern Virginia carried the measure to victory even as turnout in Democratic areas lagged and nearly all of the state shifted right from last year’s governor’s race.
9 hours ago
NY Times
How ‘Yes’ Won a Narrow Victory in Virginia’s Redistricting Battle
Politico
‘The GOP should’ve done more’: Virginia Republicans point fingers after gerrymandering loss
They are frustrated the party didn’t spend extensively and are putting pressure on Florida to give them back an edge.
1 day ago
Politico
‘The GOP should’ve done more’: Virginia Republicans point fingers after gerrymandering loss
Politico
Virginia voters give Dems big win in the gerrymandering wars
The new map could wipe out Republicans' gains so far in the race President Donald Trump kicked off last summer in Texas.
1 day ago
Politico
Virginia voters give Dems big win in the gerrymandering wars
Politico
Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort
If approved, the redistricting effort could deliver Democrats a 10-1 seat advantage in Virginia, a net pickup of as many as four House seats.
1 day ago
Politico
Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort
NBC
GOP navigates 'regret' and recriminations after redistricting loss in Virginia
Republicans were awash in recriminations Wednesday following their latest setback in a redistricting battle that their party started ahead of the midterm elections but has struggled to win
11 hours ago
NBC
GOP navigates 'regret' and recriminations after redistricting loss in Virginia
NBC
Two dead after 'chemical release' in W. Virginia
Two dead after 'chemical release' in W. Virginia
10 hours ago
NBC
Two dead after 'chemical release' in W. Virginia
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NY Times
As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge
Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage.
14 hours ago
NY Times
As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge
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ABC
WATCH: ‘Tipflation’ sparks debate over rising tipping expectations
Wendy de la Rosa, Wharton School marketing professor and behavioral science expert, co-host of TED’s “Your Money and Your Mind,” explains shifting tipping norms.
9 hours ago
ABC
WATCH: ‘Tipflation’ sparks debate over rising tipping expectations