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CA’s high-speed rail project about to lose federal money again. Does it matter?

CA’s high-speed rail project about to lose federal money again. Does it matter?
“It is time for this boondoggle to die,” said President Donald Trump’s transportation secretary.
Updated February 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM

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Updated February 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM

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Updated February 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM

Shutdown ends as California lawmakers split along party lines

Updated February 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM

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February 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

NC’s Thom Tillis calls for Kristi Noem’s removal — and not just over Minneapolis

Updated January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Shutdown ends as California lawmakers split along party lines
Congress

Shutdown ends as California lawmakers split along party lines

Updated February 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Schiff, Padilla vow to block all Fed nominees until Trump backs off trying to prod them
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Schiff, Padilla vow to block all Fed nominees until Trump backs off trying to prod them

February 2, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Partial shutdown begins as Senate passes budget but House delays
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Partial shutdown begins as Senate passes budget but House delays

Updated January 30, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Trump’s favorability has fallen in North Carolina, a new poll shows
Politics & Government

Trump’s favorability has fallen in North Carolina, a new poll shows

February 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
NC’s Thom Tillis calls for Kristi Noem’s removal — and not just over Minneapolis
Politics & Government

NC’s Thom Tillis calls for Kristi Noem’s removal — and not just over Minneapolis

Updated January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Oust Kristi Noem, say Padilla and Schiff. But that’s going to be tough to do
Congress

Oust Kristi Noem, say Padilla and Schiff. But that’s going to be tough to do

Updated January 28, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Kiley, California Republicans reject limiting Trump ability to strike Venezuela
Congress

Kiley, California Republicans reject limiting Trump ability to strike Venezuela

Updated January 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Fentanyl testing law named for California teen gets bipartisan Senate support
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Fentanyl testing law named for California teen gets bipartisan Senate support

January 21, 2026 at 3:35 PM
California Republican Party asks Supreme Court to halt new congressional map
Midterms

California Republican Party asks Supreme Court to halt new congressional map

Updated January 21, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Newsom tells world leaders their response to Trump is ‘pathetic’
Politics & Government

Newsom tells world leaders their response to Trump is ‘pathetic’

Updated January 20, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize. Organization denies any honor to the president.
Politics & Government

Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize. Organization denies any honor to the president.

Updated January 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Rep. David Valadao voted to keep health insurance credits but cut Medicaid. Why?
Midterms

Rep. David Valadao voted to keep health insurance credits but cut Medicaid. Why?

January 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Kiley, looking for a place to seek re-election, won’t challenge Rep. Thompson
Politics & Government

Kiley, looking for a place to seek re-election, won’t challenge Rep. Thompson

Updated January 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Should Congress limit Trump’s ability to launch a military strike? Rep. Kiley’s not sure
Latin America

Should Congress limit Trump’s ability to launch a military strike? Rep. Kiley’s not sure

Updated January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Sen. Thom Tillis finds a way to honor Jan. 6 officers without the House
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Sen. Thom Tillis finds a way to honor Jan. 6 officers without the House

Updated January 12, 2026 at 8:38 AM
‘Risks and uncertainty’ remain high in new Newsom economic forecast
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‘Risks and uncertainty’ remain high in new Newsom economic forecast

Updated January 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
New job, similar title: NC’s Mark Walker navigates around Senate approval
Politics & Government

New job, similar title: NC’s Mark Walker navigates around Senate approval

January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Feds threaten to withhold NC highway funding over immigrant driver’s licenses
Politics & Government

Feds threaten to withhold NC highway funding over immigrant driver’s licenses

Updated January 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
5 Republicans join as Senate Dems move to curb Trump military actions in Venezuela
Latin America

5 Republicans join as Senate Dems move to curb Trump military actions in Venezuela

January 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Tillis lashes out at Stephen Miller over Greenland claim, calling it ‘stupid’
Politics & Government

Tillis lashes out at Stephen Miller over Greenland claim, calling it ‘stupid’

Updated January 7, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Sen. Thom Tillis pushes to hang plaque in Capitol honoring Jan. 6 law enforcement
Politics & Government

Sen. Thom Tillis pushes to hang plaque in Capitol honoring Jan. 6 law enforcement

January 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, conservative Northern California congressman, dies at 65
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Rep. Doug LaMalfa, conservative Northern California congressman, dies at 65

Updated January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
NC’s Sen. Ted Budd wants answers on Venezuela plan, even as he supports attack
Politics & Government

NC’s Sen. Ted Budd wants answers on Venezuela plan, even as he supports attack

Updated January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
North Carolina’s Senate candidates react to capture of Venezuelan leader
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North Carolina’s Senate candidates react to capture of Venezuelan leader

Updated January 6, 2026 at 8:40 AM

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