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Republicans take another crack at Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war
Both the House and the Senate are expected to hold votes on the matter.
House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump’s strategy
The Senate defeated a similar measure along party lines.
Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases
The war has killed at least 1,230 people in Iran.
Trump’s White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it
A federal commission meets Thursday to consider the 90,000-square-foot project and to vote on whether...
Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain
Democrats in deeply blue Dallas County say their hopes are dwindling
Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room
A man protesting the war in Iran has been arrested after a struggle.
US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith
The investigation comes after reports on remarks Gregory Bovino allegedly made during a phone call.
Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure
Trump threatened “harsh measures” against Colorado unless the state releases Peters.
Virginia court allows a referendum on Democrat-led redistricting that could flip 4 US House seats
The Virginia plan is part of a redistricting battle between some Republican and Democratic states.
Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York
The new investigation is part of an administration-wide initiative to address fraud around the country.
Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics
It’s another scandal for curling, this time at the Paralympics.
Vision Salinas 2040 charts the course for the city’s future
The event will consist of two portions: the first part of the day will be...
Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
The ruling offers some clarity about the tariff refund process
Salinas Police warn about online marketplace crimes after Sunday robbery
While Sergeant Zachary Dunagan said it would be unrealistic to say that no one should...
Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details
President Donald Trump is promoting a “ratepayer protection” pledge.
House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files
Five Republicans joined Democrats to support the subpoena proposed by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace.
An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination
Aaron Spencer is awaiting trial for murder.
Democratic Gubernatorial forum coming to Monterey next week
The Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, moderated by Erica Padilla-Chavez, co-chair of Women in Leadership for Diverse...
White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
The nomination could stall in the Senate Banking Committee.
US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals
Doug Burgum is the latest U.S. official to travel to Caracas.
IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICE
There are several ongoing cases that challenge the IRS-DHS agreement.
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who’s seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
The antidepressant review is the latest in a series of controversial topics taken up by...
Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota’s fraud fight
The Trump administration cited fraud as one justification for its enforcement action.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales acknowledges affair with former aide who died by suicide
He has said he would not step down in response to the allegations.
Cracks appear in Trump’s MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war
Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Matt Walsh are among those to express discontent.
Hegseth says US ‘can’t stop everything’ that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance
More forces continue to arrive in the region.
Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms
Medical experts say it is important for people to have coping mechanisms.
State lawmakers seek restraints on wage garnishment for medical debt
The legislation builds on efforts made in other states in past years.
Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away
The chaos had the most direct potential impact on the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
Trump says he’ll make endorsement soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn
The May 26 runoff election could be even more expensive than the first contest.
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats’ midterm hopes after Senate primary win
Talarico was endorsed by former vice president Kamala Harris
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict
The legislation, known as a war powers resolution, failed on a 47-53 vote tally.
Spain’s government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House
The disagreement broke out on Tuesday.
US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port
A satellite image taken Monday showed the main building in the complex destroyed.
US sinks Iranian warship as Iran warns of widespread destruction in the Middle East
The war has killed more than 1,000 people in Iran and dozens in Lebanon.
Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race
The all-GOP general election is possible under California's unusual top-two primary system.
A large immigration detention camp in Texas is closed to visitors amid measles outbreak
There are 14 active measles cases and 112 people are being isolated at the facility.
Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategy
Lawmakers are demanding answers over what is quickly becoming a widening Middle East conflict.
Bechtel family sells scenic South Bay ranch for $24M in latest major conservation deal
The Peninsula Open Space Trust will preserve Mead Ranch as open space.
Monterey County receives $2.8 million to address homelessness
The funding is through Round 6 of California’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, a...
New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections
The judge ruled the Department of Transportation couldn't unilaterally rescind approval of the $9 toll.
Ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. Nancy Mace over housing costs
The Office of Congressional Conduct said it finds strong reason to suspect improper reimbursements.
Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war
It is unclear how Trump would cut off trade with Spain, an EU member.
Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo
It's creating an apparently unplanned for crisis for the Trump administration.
After abandoning law firm executive orders, Trump administration reverses course and pursues fight
The Republican administration had targeted major law firms.
Testy exchanges over immigration cases highlight growing confrontations between judges and DOJ
There has been a surge of judges issuing critical statements and rulings.
War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree
The dispute is roiling a relationship that Starmer worked hard to forge.
It’s election season again. This is why and how AP calls races across the country
The U.S. doesn’t have a nationwide body that collects and releases election results.
Iranian Americans fear for relatives in their homeland as war continues
Between 400,000 and 620,000 people of Iranian ancestry live in the U.S.
Penguins in party hats? Birthday cards cheer families of babies treated for botulism
California’s program is the sole source of BabyBIG worldwide.
Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is looking into 17 cases.
Minnesota sues to block Trump administration’s withholding of Medicaid funds
The threatened cuts amount to roughly 7% of Minnesota’s quarterly Medicaid funding.
Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing
Noem blamed “violent protesters” for contributing to the chaos officers encountered.
Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the region
Hundreds of people have been killed, the vast majority in Iran.
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch US Senate in North Carolina, setting up high-stakes fall fight
By GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s primary will be the official...
Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns
By STEVE PEOPLES NEW YORK (AP) — The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on...
Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff
By THOMAS BEAUMONT DALLAS (AP) — Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn is trying to hold...
Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
Some pro-Israel Democrats say they will not support a war powers vote to limit Trump.
In a first as president, Trump says he’ll attend the White House correspondents’ dinner
Trump skipped the dinner throughout his first term and also missed last year’s event.
Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California
Religious parents and educators challenged California policies aimed at preventing schools from outing children.
Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections
The outcome is a victory for Republicans in a national tug-of-war over redistricting.
Salinas Regional Soccer Complex granted $1.5 million from Taylor Farms
Beyond just soccer fields, in the end the Complex also envisions sand volleyball courts, a...
Ruben Gallego backs Graham Platner as Democrats split over Maine Senate race
The backing follows endorsements from Bernie Sanders and New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich.
Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028
Democratic strategist Jim Messina said the party still lacks a clear economic message.
Links at Spanish Bay to undergo transformation in Pebble Beach
The new course is expected to open to the public April 17, 2027, just ahead...
Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
The frustration is coming from the political left and also from his MAGA base.
National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months
The troops had been scheduled to depart in the aftermath of Mardi Gras.
Lawmakers finally questioned the Clintons about Epstein. They also asked about pizzagate and UFOs
The depositions spanned hours over two days last week.
Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns
The case crosses typical party lines.
White House attributes redness on Trump’s neck to skin cream but doesn’t say what it’s treating
The president’s doctor called it a preventive treatment.
Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days’ notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities
The judge ruled Democratic lawmakers are likely to succeed in showing it's illegal.
Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit started the next phase in refund process.
Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran
U.N. says she is the first spouse of a world leader to take the president’s...
Helen Dennis, Successful Aging: Falling for snake oil pitches
The first step is to determine whether your father’s physician has addressed the two issues...
A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances
The Republican Trump administration will be defending a firearm restriction.
Trump expects his Fed pick and AI to deliver a replay of the ’90s boom. Economists have doubts
Many economists are skeptical of Trump's policies.
Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran
Allies of the U.S. pledged to help stop Iran’s missile and drone strikes.
Clinics sour on CMS after agency scraps 10-year program only months in
Making Care Primary’s elimination has created skepticism among doctors.
Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is ‘not endless’ while warning more casualties are likely
Hegseth says the operation in Iran has a clear mission.
Trump officials say Israel’s plans helped lead the US into Iran war
The moment is a defining one for Congress.
War in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks
The U.S.-Israeli operation has killed at least 555 people.
Reliving a ‘horrific nightmare’: Sierra LaMar retrial could look very different
After an appellate court overturned the murder conviction in Sierra LaMar’s 2012 disappearance, prosecutors are...
Red and blue states alike want to limit AI in insurance. Trump wants to limit the states
Regulating artificial intelligence is becoming a politically divisive topic.
Trump’s ‘America First’ campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of conflict he once attacked.
War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress
The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war.
Trump required hospitals to post their prices for patients. Mostly it’s the industry using the data
The data often is presented in a way that’s not useful for patients.
Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service workers
Workers at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service are also affected.
As a boy, he killed for the Norteño gang. Now in his 20s, he’ll serve 19 years for it
He participated in two gang-related homicides, shooting one victim in the head, when he was...
Federal judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota from being arrested and deported
The order applies only in Minnesota.
Salinas gang member sentenced 72 years to life for murder
Julius Santa Cruz, 25 from Salinas, was sentenced to 72 years to life in prison...
Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of ‘wokeness’
Hegseth said the universities have become “breeding grounds of toxic indoctrination” that undermine military values.
Marina man found guilty for carry concealed dagger
Juan Amado Delgado, 36 from Marina, will be sentenced on March 25.
San Jose: La Villa Deli legend Chris Bertucelli dies at 47
His secret-ingredient 'Chris Combo' sandwich is beloved by customers and sports legends.
2 trans men sue Kansas over a law invalidating their driver’s licenses and about 1,700 others
The men filed their lawsuit Thursday, the same day the law took effect.
Sierra Nevada snowpack just 68% of normal after whiplash winter
Dry spells and a few big blizzards so far could mean increased summer fire risk.
Notre Dame High School to close at the end of academic year
The school is now focused on working with students, families, faculty and staff during the...
Work on roundabout at Olmstead, Garden roads to begin Monday in Monterey
Construction at the Monterey Regional Airport entrance is expected to last about 18 weeks.
Pacific Grove police arrest youth suspected of stealing whiskey
Pacific Grove Police prevented a burglary from being completed late Wednesday night. Multiple arrests were...
Leaked 2023 Bohemian Grove list includes Bay Area power players, Conan O’Brien
Other names on the 2023 retreat list for the secretive, exclusive all-male club included Eric...