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Republican Giglio launches right flank challenge to Kevin McCarthy
Positioning himself as an ally to former President Donald Trump, Giglio faces an uphill battle against McCarthy’s millions of dollars in fundraising.
New initiative could reverse Prop. 47, increase penalties for drugs, smash and grabs
The initiative would put an end to the leniency allowed through Proposition 47, leading to an explosion of crime in recent years in California.
Fresno Co. Supervisors place Measure E on March 2024 ballot
After being shot down by Fresno County voters last year, the sales tax measure for Fresno State will come before the voters once again next year.
House GOP nominates Tom Emmer for speaker
The House Majority Whip secured the GOP nomination for Speaker after three rounds of voting.
Kounalakis endorses Salas, Hurtado against Valadao
In a district that will be heavily targeted by Democrats, Eleni Kounalakis is effectively rooting for both teams, not picking one Democrat over another.
McClintock flames 8 rogue Republicans after Jordan’s Speaker bid collapses
After seven of the eight GOPers who helped Democrats take out Speaker Kevin McCarthy offered to accept punishment from House Republicans, Rep. Tom McClintock opted for a public rebuke.
GOP dumps Jordan from chaotic Speaker’s sweepstakes
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) is among the first to jump into the contest, set to restart next week, after the GOP dumped Rep. Jim Jordan (R–Ohio).
Butler announces she won’t run to retain Senate seat in 2024
Despite being vaunted into an incumbent status by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Laphonza Butler won't seek a full term in 2024.
Pascucci, LA television reporter, jumps into Calif. Senate battle
The former KTLA and Fox 11 reporter is a familiar face to Angelenos. Now, she's taking a stab at winning the Feinstein Senate seat.
After close race in 2022, Soria to face new GOP face for Assembly seat
Soria narrowly beat out Republican Mark Pazin last year. Now another Republican has entered the fold.
