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Federal judge again blocks Trump’s mail ballot order just before midterms

President Donald Trump's mail-in voting executive order faces a new two-week block from a federal judge as voters prepare for the midterm elections.

I love food trucks – but they still need to follow the rules

You can’t impose costs on one business and then allow a competing business to...

Iconic city or ‘slum by the sea’? Santa Monica needs help, stat

Santa Monica needs a turnaround, and stat. Police presence alone won’t fix years of...

Any new federal cash for LA Olympics must be watched closely

We want LA and California to benefit from investments in Olympic infrastructure — not...

Arson charge lodged against ex-Army soldier in fiery attack on Manhattan federal building

An arson charge was lodged Tuesday against a former Army soldier accused of going to a federal building in Manhattan that houses immigration court proceedings and setting a sidewalk fire, igniting fireworks and firing a pellet gun.

Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him

An active-duty soldier who was hit by a stray bullet during a shooting outside the White House announced on Tuesday that he plans to sue the Secret Service over his life-threatening injuries.

Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot

A chaotic Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor that has seen numerous candidates drop out and re-enter the race has threatened to leave thousands of voters who have already returned their ballots with worthless votes for the state's top office.

Trump says U.S. has ‘no interest’ in Iran talks for now

Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump gave a dim view on possible talks with Iran to end the war.

Platner ally Troy Jackson stepping in to take on Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president and fifth-generation logger, is poised to replace Graham Platner on the Democratic ticket in the U.S. Senate race in Maine.

New State Department report details decades of Cuban espionage against U.S.

A State Department report said Cuba's intelligence service continues to have "scores of still-unidentified agents" inside the U.S. government.

Senate Intelligence Committee advances Jay Clayton’s nomination for DNI, floor vote expected soon

The Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday advanced Jay Clayton's nomination to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, as GOP leaders aim to confirm him to the role before the August congressional recess.

Rep. Al Green accuses Trump administration of trying to expel people of color

REP. AL GREEN: "I don't think the president has a heart. He simply desires to do whatever he can to push people of color out of the country..."

Trump orders US airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon after White House meeting with president

President Trump called Lebanon "a country of great intellect" and said his administration has done things regarding Hezbollah that the world will notice.

RFK Jr says source of cyclospora outbreak identified, declares parasite outbreak ‘under control’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the cyclospora outbreak is under control and the source identified, but the FDA has yet to confirm a positive lab result.

WATCH: Smithsonian history museum director stumbles over basic questions on sex: ‘I’m not sure’

Smithsonian director Anthea Hartig appeared stumped when Rep. Nancy Mace pressed her on gender questions tied to drag queen displays at the museum.

South Carolina Senate poll shows surprising frontrunner: Trey Gowdy

Former Rep. Trey Gowdy insists he’s not interested in running in the South Carolina special election. But a new poll suggests Gowdy would be...

Top Virginia Dem dinged for on-air correction of state’s voter ID law; opponent demands answers

Mark Warner's GOP rivals demand SAVE Act support after ABC News anchor Jon Karl corrected the senator on Virginia's voter ID laws on live TV.

Newsom admin faces questions over $6.2M diaper contract after touting ‘competitive’ process

State records reportedly list the $6.2 million Baby2Baby contract as "noncompetitively bid" despite Newsom’s earlier claim that the process was competitive.

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