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House GOP funding plan clears key hurdle but remains at risk of failing
By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — A six-month House GOP government funding plan cleared a key hurdle on Tuesday, but…
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Vance says false claim he spread against Haitian migrants may not be true but urges followers to keep posting ‘cat memes’
By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance acknowledged Tuesday that it’s possible the false claim that…
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Median income rose to $80,610 in 2023
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Americans’ incomes have finally returned to their pre-pandemic peak. Median household income rose to $80,610 in…
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s main airline over Tehran supplying missiles to Russia
By Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler, and Stephanie Halasz, CNN (CNN) — The United States imposed new sanctions on Iran’s main airline as three…
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Cuomo expresses sympathy for Covid-19 victims, criticizes Trump’s pandemic response in contentious hearing
By Clare Foran and Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed sympathy for victims of Covid-19 while defending…
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6 things to watch for when Kamala Harris debates Donald Trump
By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris on Tuesday night faces a task unprecedented in modern political history. On the debate stage in…
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Former Project 2025 director downplays Trump ties, but says he hopes he’d implement the plan
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Paul Dans, the former director of the group behind the conservative policy roadmap Project 2025, said on Monday…
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Tuberville puts hold on military promotion for top Austin aide
By Lauren Fox, Morgan Rimmer and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Tommy Tuberville has placed a hold on the promotion of Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark, a…
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Trump accuser said she ‘laughed out loud’ when she heard him again deny her assault allegation
CNN By Jack Forrest and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Leeds, who previously accused Donald Trump of sexual assault and was a trial witness…
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RFK Jr.’s name to be removed from North Carolina ballots, state Supreme Court rules
By Dianne Gallagher and Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name will be removed from the North Carolina ballot, the state…
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Trump campaign and JD Vance promote false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets
CNN By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Several prominent Republicans, including the party’s vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, promoted…
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Speaker Mike Johnson’s government funding plan already crumbling with at least 6 GOP no votes
By Annie Grayer, Manu Raju, Haley Talbot, Lauren Fox and Morgan Rimmer, CNN Washington (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s government…
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Police are questioning Florida voters about signing an abortion rights ballot petition
By Associated Press Tallahassee, Florida (AP) — State police are showing up at Florida voters’ homes to question them about signing a…
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Trump campaign and JD Vance promote false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets
By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Several prominent Republicans, including the party’s vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, promoted false…
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Here’s what the conversation around Harris and Trump looks like among Americans ahead of the debate
By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — Across the weeks leading up to Tuesday’s presidential debate, the news Americans have been hearing, reading…
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RFK Jr. to remain on ballot in Michigan, state Supreme Court rules
By Aaron Pellish and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on the ballot in Michigan, the state’s highest court ruled Monday,…
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Justice Kagan reinforces her support for enforceable ethics code at Supreme Court
By John Fritze, CNN New York (CNN) — Justice Elena Kagan pushed back on Monday against critics of an enforceable code of ethics for the Supreme…
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Alleged leaders of White supremacist group charged in effort to encourage terrorism and hate crimes
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A federal grand jury in California has handed up charges unsealed on Monday against two men who allegedly led…
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Crypto-related fraud jumped by 45% last year, FBI says
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Victims reported more than $5.6 billion in fraud related to cryptocurrency in 2023, a 45% increase from losses…
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KFile: Harris pledged support in 2019 to cut ICE funding and provide transgender surgery for detained migrants
By Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — As Kamala Harris pivots to the political center in her campaign for president, a 2019 questionnaire from a…
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Fact check: Trump and Vance keep falsely describing how tariffs work
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance continue to…
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Retired military leaders defend Harris while placing blame on Trump for Afghanistan withdrawal in letter
By Ebony Davis and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Several retired military officials issued a letter in support of Vice President Kamala…
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Trump says he will vote to legalize adult recreational marijuana use in Florida
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said Sunday he will vote for a ballot measure in Florida that would legalize adult…
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New rules from GOP-majority election board could cause disarray in battleground Georgia
By Sara Murray and Jason Morris, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — The once-wonky Georgia State Election Board has burst into the limelight this year as a…
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House Republicans and Democrats issue dueling documents casting blame for mistakes made in US withdrawal from Afghanistan
By Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — Republicans and Democrats released dueling documents on the deadly August 2021 US withdrawal…
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JOSE ARANDA
Statement: As we look forward to the future, it’s important not to lose sight of what has made San Juan Bautista a charming historic village. I have…
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TYLER JORDAN “FLOPPY”
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CHERIE FOLETTA
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SCOTT FREELS
Statement: As a lifelong and 5th generation resident of the City of San JuanBautista, I am dedicated to the City we call home. I’m running for…
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TIM BURNS
Statement: My priorities are Public Safety, Fiscal Accountability and Community Development. I believe in transparency and accountability. I take a…
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PRISCILLA DE ANDA
Statement: As a lifelong resident, I value the natural beauty and open spaces that surround our city. We live in an exceptional area, but now we have…
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RICK PEREZ
Statement: The City of Hollister is my home. My family lives here and I care about our community and the people that live here. Over the last four…
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RUDY PICHA
Statement: Like so many of you, I’m fed up with the wrong direction that the current city council is heading. We cannot and should not accept…
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ROXANNE STEPHENS
Statement: Our current city leaders continue to ignore the public’s call for slowing the growth and repairing roads. Instead, they’ve made it…
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MIA CASEY
Statement: After retiring early, I wanted to give back to my community. I became an advocate, engaging with local leaders and speaking on issues. I…
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Harris prepares for the showdown she’s long sought with Trump as he takes more informal approach
By Eric Bradner, Jeff Zeleny, Alayna Treene and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — The most important moment in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald…
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Is Kamala Harris a good debater? Here’s what we know
CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — The world knows what kind of a debater former President Donald Trump is: loose with the facts,…
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Trina Coffman-Gomez
Statement: I am running to be your representative for the City of Watsonville District 6. With your vote, I will accept the responsibilities and…
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Jimmy Dutra
Statement: Jimmy Dutra became the first openly gay mayor in Watsonville history, serving in the position from December 2020 to December 2021. Dutra…
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Vanessa Quiroz-Carter
Statement: Born and raised in Watsonville, I have been active in the community for nearly 20 years. As a third generation Watsonville resident,…
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Eduardo Montesino
Statement: My experience as Mayor, City Council Member, and leader in our community has given me the opportunity to represent Watsonville at the…
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Steve Clark
Statement: Steve Clark was born and raised in California, growing up in San Jose, with his four siblings. At 21 years old, he dedicated his life to…
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Corky Roberson
Statement: We have the privilege of living in the safest community in Santa Cruz County due to the quality and dedication of the Scotts Valley Police…
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Krista Jett
Statement: I am running for City Council because I have a desire to engage with and serve the community where I have built my life and am raising my…
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Mercedes Molloy
Statement: As the youngest candidate in Scotts Valley’s history as well as a local member of the Latino/Latinx community, Mercedes represents a new…
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Dustin Lopez
Statement: I am a twenty-four year old Scotts Valley resident who has lived here for ten years as a low-income renter. Before that, I grew up moving…
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John Lewis
Statement: As a systems infrastructure engineer and IT contractor I am no stranger to working on complex systems with a history of deferred…
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Donna R. Lind
Statement: When I joined the City of Scotts Valley 56 years ago, there were no stoplights and only four employees. There were so few staff; I doubled…
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Melinda Orbach
Statement: Improving the Quality of Life for All Capitola Residents Advocating for Working Families and Programs for Youth Supporting Public Safety,…
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