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Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here’s what our columnists say
Villaraigosa had a strong night. Becerra projected steadiness. Bianco was the biggest loser. Where did all of this land with California voters?
Top takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor debate on CNN
Democrat Xavier Becerra’s rapid rise in California’s race for governor made him a ripe and constant target during a combative nationally televised debate Tuesday evening.
California under pressure — again — as partisan redistricting wars escalate
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act has some Democrats asking whether California could go further in redrawing maps to target GOP districts.
The crazy new world of wildfire home-defense tech
California’s devastating wildfires have prompted a flurry of tech designed to defend homes. Much of it remains pricey and unproven.
Governor’s debate spawns another raucous clash: 5 explosive moments
Candidates for California governor face off in another televised debate hosted by L.A. TV stations NBC4 and Telemundo 52 as voting begins in the June 2 primary.
Tennessee lawmakers pass U.S. House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis
Republican leadership quickly adjourned the special session, sending the new map on to Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who promptly signed it into law.
Newsom pledges to move forward with Delta water tunnel in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom provided a chronological look back at his water policies and asserted the need to continue his effort to modernize state infrastructure through the Delta Conveyance Project.
Xavier Becerra shows that his loyalty lies with fossil fuels
It’s not just that this California gubernatorial candidate has taken big donations from Chevron. The real tell was that he refused to take on Big Oil over climate change when other attorneys general were suing.
South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after U.S. Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
Republicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts
Trump’s Indiana victories send a warning to Republican dissenters
The results will likely bolster President Trump’s confidence heading into upcoming Republican primaries where he wants to help oust more incumbents, including U.S Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky.