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Supreme Court February 4

Supreme Court shuts down California GOP bid to block Newsom's new map

The decision comes after voters in California approved a ballot measure called Proposition 50, which allowed the state to enact a Democrat-friendly map in time for the midterms.

Utah February 4

House Republicans sue to block Utah congressional map that favors Democrats

Utah Republicans challenge court-ordered congressional map in federal lawsuit, arguing judge violated Constitution by bypassing legislature's authority.

Media February 4

Washington Post closes sports department, cuts other sections as part of sweeping layoffs

The Washington Post announced sweeping layoffs on Wednesday, with entire departments, including the sports section, eliminated in their current forms.

Media February 4

California school board member 'personally offended' when speaker says 'homeless' instead of 'unhoused'

Pajaro Valley Unified Board Vice President Joy Flynn confronted staff over using "homeless" terminology, demanding they say "unhoused" instead during a presentation.

California February 4

California Dems lash out at ICE during gubernatorial debate

California Democratic gubernatorial candidates condemned ICE during Tuesday's debate, with several calling to abolish the federal immigration agency.

Midterm Elections February 4

Election officials keep quitting years after 2020, as new study flags ongoing turnover risk

Fifty percent of chief local election officials in Western U.S. states have left their jobs since November 2020, with departures increasing from 2023, according to new Issue One study.

Media February 4

'They bully silence': Elementary teacher takes on state union over parental rights ballot measure

Washington teacher Travis Reep criticized state union leaders, saying "activists" drive the opposition to parental rights ballot measures aimed to restore parent-school communication.

US protests February 4

Judge rules federal agents must limit tear gas at protests near Portland ICE building

A federal judge restricted federal officers from using tear gas on protesters outside the ICE facility in Portland after agents deployed gas at demonstrators.

California February 3

Girl, 12, dangles from ski chairlift in California before crashing to ground in terrifying video

A 12-year-old girl walked away without major injuries after falling from a ski chairlift at Mammoth Mountain resort in California. The dramatic rescue attempt was caught on video.

Eric Swalwell February 3

Swalwell in the hot seat after spending over $200K in campaign cash on personal childcare: 'Slippery slope'

A campaign finance expert is slamming Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., for spending over $200,000 of his congressional campaign cash on an “inherently personal" expense: childcare.

California February 3

Pro-ICE billboard lights up San Francisco streets ahead of Super Bowl LX

ICE billboard appears in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX, displaying football-themed messages supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.