Democrats’ fear rising that too many candidates in governor’s race could lead to a Republican victory

Democrats’ fear rising that too many candidates in governor’s race could lead to a Republican victory

SAN FRANCISCOΒ β€”Β Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican victory in November. Because of those concerns, the Democrats lagging at the bottom of the…

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Hillsborough Law will ‘criminalise lying’ by senior ministers, say campaigners | Politics News

Hillsborough Law will ‘criminalise lying’ by senior ministers, say campaigners | Politics News

Hillsborough Law will make it a criminal offence for prime ministers and cabinet ministers to deliberately mislead the public – but not backbench MPs. Democracy campaigners say a “historic” measure within the flagship legislation has gone under the radar, which is a move to “criminalise lying” by senior politicians. That is through a new standalone…

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What the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs means for L.A.’s trade-dependent economy

What the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs means for L.A.’s trade-dependent economy

The Supreme Court’s decision Friday to strike down the majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump could provide some relief to L.A.’s trade-reliant economy β€” but only if they are not reimposed again through other means. The court’s 6-3 ruling that Trump didn’t have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers…

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