As Drought Conditions Worsen, California Expands State of Emergency

Gov. Gavin Newsom said it was critical for residents to step up their water-saving efforts as the state ends its second-driest year on record.

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‘Promises Made Just Have to Be Promises Kept’: Black Colleges Feel Stung by Democrats

A rift is forming over a plan to provide only $2 billion out of the $20 billion President Biden proposed to help level the playing field in his social spending package.

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A New Strategy to Persuade Voters: Listen Carefully. And Don’t Hurry.

Canvassers usually knock on doors hoping to chat briefly. With deep canvassing, the idea is to engage voters in more meaningful conversations.

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House Democrats Are Retiring as Party Fears Losing Majority

As they survey a grim political landscape for their party, three senior House Democrats opt for retirement and lament the factionalism within their ranks.

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Small Needles, Short Lines and Few Tears: Biden’s Plan to Vaccinate Young Children

White House officials, anticipating the approval of coronavirus shots for 5- to 11-year-olds within weeks, will rely on doctors, clinics and pharmacies instead of mass inoculation sites.

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Jury Acquits Protester Accused in Assault on Wisconsin Lawmaker

Kerida O’Reilly, 34, had been accused of attacking State Senator Tim Carpenter at a Black Lives Matter protest, prompting others nearby to attack him.

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What We Learned in the Latest Campaign Cash Reports

Financial disclosures show who has the early money edge in key races, as well as the value of a Trump endorsement.

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Democrats, Scaling Back Budget Bill, Press for Compromise by Week’s End

As they worked to shrink their marquee domestic policy bill, President Biden told Democrats that a proposal to provide two years of free community college would most likely have to be dropped.

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Republicans Set to Block Voting Bill Again, Raising Stakes on Filibuster

Lawmakers and activists are becoming increasingly alarmed that the proposed legislation will stall and put Democrats at a disadvantage in coming elections.

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House Panel Recommends Contempt Charge for Stephen Bannon

The committee scrutinizing the Jan. 6 Capitol riot said the former White House counselor had “multiple roles relevant to this investigation.”

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