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California Billionaire Tax Proposal Qualifies for November Ballot
The measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on residents with net worth exceeding $1.1 billion, with supporters and opponents within the Democratic Party divided over its impact.
Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond Advance to GOP Runoff in Oklahoma Governor Contest
The two Republicans finished ahead of seven other candidates in Tuesday's primary, with both receiving approximately a quarter of the vote in the crowded nine-person field.
Texas Democrat Bobby Pulido's Past Grocery Store Remarks Clash With Affordability Campaign
The Latin Grammy winner, now a congressional candidate, once said he hasn't stopped in a supermarket since his career began 15 years prior.
US Air Force B-52 Bomber Crashes After Takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California
The Stratofortress went down shortly after departing the base, with emergency crews responding as a large plume of black smoke billowed over southern California.
More Than 1,100 University of California Math and Science Professors Urge Regents to Reinstate Entrance Exams
The professors say incoming students are arriving underprepared, straining academic resources and lowering course standards.
Alabama Republican Party Dismisses Residency Challenge, Keeps Tuberville on Gubernatorial Ballot
The party's 21-member steering committee unanimously rejected Ken McFeeters' argument that the senator failed to meet Alabama's seven-year residency requirement for gubernatorial candidates.
California City Sues Over Sanctuary Law, Says Welfare Checks on Unaccompanied Minors Risk State Violations
El Cajon's lawsuit argues SB 54 prevents police from conducting child welfare checks using federal immigration data without risking legal exposure.
Treasury Secretary Bessent Declares Texas Has Overtaken California as America's 'Center of Gravity'
The claim comes as a CBRE report shows 230 companies relocated to Houston, Dallas and Austin between 2018-2025, though economists note California's $500B+ GDP still ranks it among the nation's economic leaders.
Elon Musk Begins Public Trading of SpaceX From Texas Headquarters in Largest IPO Ever
The SpaceX founder marked the occasion at twin ceremonies in New York and Boca Chica, saying he once gave the company less than a 10% chance of succeeding.
Knicks Epic Game 4 Comeback Sparks Political Commentary Across NYC, While Celebrations Turn Violent
The Knicks' record-breaking comeback win over the Spurs has dominated political discourse in New York, with officials weighing in on everything from superstition to public safety.