Voters reject a measure that would have let GOP lawmakers restrict or outlaw abortion. Can abortion rights activists replicate the victory beyond Kansas?
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Voters reject attempt to strip state abortion protections in Kansas
In first post-Roe election test, voters keep abortion protections in Kansas. Elsewhere in primaries Tuesday, former President Donald Trump’s endorsement sway is tested in Arizona, Washington, Michigan and Missouri.
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Citing a mental health crisis among young people, California lawmakers target social media
Legislators are considering two bills that address online addiction among children by taking aim at website features such as push notifications and targeted posts. But Big Tech is fighting the effort, saying companies are already taking steps to protect children.
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‘I don’t agree with her on anything,’ California Democrats say of Liz Cheney — as they donate to her race
Republican Trump critic Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming raised $1.2 million for her reelection campaign from Californians — including many Democrats. Still, a recent poll had the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney trailing her primary opponent by 22 percentage points ahead of Wyoming’s Aug. 16 vote.
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California drought official quits, blasting Newsom for ‘gut wrenching’ inaction
A state water board official has resigned, claiming the Newsom administration has “nearly eviscerated” the board’s ability to confront drought.
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Fire crews make gains in massive Oak fire as presence of uniformed militia sparks furor
As fire crews made progress in containing the massive Oak fire Tuesday, the arrival of a uniformed militia has sparked concern among some.
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Chief justice of California Supreme Court won’t seek second term
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye will not seek reelection to the bench after her current 12-year term concludes next year, she says. The move gives Gov. Gavin Newsom a chance to make a third appointment to the state’s highest court.
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‘Unbridled destructive energy’: Takeaways from Thursday’s hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection
Thursday’s hearing focused on what the committee painted as Donald Trump’s dereliction of duty and inaction while rioters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Newsom to sign gun law modeled after Texas abortion ban, setting up Supreme Court fight
The California governor will be signing a gun control bill Friday that mimics Texas’ abortion ban, despite its uncertain legal prospects.
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Biden tests positive for coronavirus, experiencing ‘very mild symptoms’
As the oldest president, at 79, ever to hold the office, Joe Biden’s diagnosis is cause for concern, although his vaccination regimen could help him avoid serious complications from the virus.