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Fed governor Lisa Cook sues over Trump’s attempt to sack her
The Guardian
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August 28, 2025
The Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump over his “unprecedented and illegal attempt” to fire her, calling it an attempt to undermine the central bank’s independence. The lawsuit – filed by Cook in federal...
Prime Video's Latest WTF Lawsuit Is Yet Another Reminder of the Importance of Physical Media
Collider
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August 29, 2025
What exactly does it mean to "own" a piece of entertainment in the digital age? Surprisingly, the answer is far more complicated than it seems, which is the central issue of a proposed lawsuit against the internet's superstore and streaming...
Nfib california leadership council prepares advocacy push as legislature nears session break
Golden State Today - California
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August 28, 2025
Members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) California Leadership Council are preparing for a day of advocacy at the state Capitol on August 26. Their efforts will focus on key legislative issues as the California State...
Nfib leadership council meets lawmakers over key small business issues in Sacramento
Golden State Today - California
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August 28, 2025
Lawmakers and state officials in Sacramento met with members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Leadership Council on August 26. The event aimed to highlight issues that small business owners consider important for...
In a dig at US President, California Gov Newsom jokes about launching ‘Trump Corruption Coin’
The Indian Express
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August 29, 2025
California Gov Gavin Newsom, suggested this week that he may soon release a satirical cryptocurrency-themed product on his online merchandise store. “I think we’ll add a coin, maybe a Trump corruption coin or something,” Newsom said on Wednesday...
Santa Barbara County Leaders Say Region Prepared for Tough Economic Times
Noozhawk - California
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August 29, 2025
Santa Barbara County has lost about 15% of its population of those ages 25 to 45 during the past 20 years and is expected to lose another 15% in the next 10 to 15 years. Those numbers were shared by Peter Rupert, director of the UCSB Economic...
This is the proposal that seeks to divide California in two
AS
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August 29, 2025
In response to a controversial redistricting initiative in Texas, California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, signed the Election Rigging Response Act. This legislative...
Newsom expands crime suppression efforts across California
BakersfieldNow - California
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled an ambitious plan to combat crime in Kern County and throughout California, aiming to deploy more law enforcement officers on city streets. The initiative, which was first...
NASA Invites Media to Learn About New Missions to Map Sun’s Influence
NASA
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August 28, 2025
NASA will hold a media teleconference at 12 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Sept. 4, to discuss the agency’s upcoming Sun and space weather missions, IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) and Carruthers Geocorona Observatory. The two missions...
‘Bad political move’: Newsom labelled ‘petty’ for refusing to honour Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sky News Australia
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August 29, 2025
‘Hollywood in Toto’ podcast host Christian Toto says it’s a “bad political move” from California Governor Gavin Newsom after he refused to honour Arnold Schwarzenegger because of the actor’s disapproval of Newsom’s redistricting push. “It seems...
Democratic governors fight back!
Murray Ledger & Times - Kentucky
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t has finally happened. Democratic leaders are finally standing up to Trump. Two weeks ago, California Gov. Gavin Newsom challenged Texas’s plan to change their electoral map to create five districts that would be safe for Republican congressional...
Stocks climb as Trump tariffs squeeze U.S. businesses, consumers
MSNBC
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Stocks climb as Trump tariffs squeeze U.S. businesses, consumers 09:16 UP NEXT Fallout from Trump firings at the Fed Reserve, CDC 10:44 Business...
Aspire in California Secures Strategic Debt Financing from Comvest Partners
Insurance Journal
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August 29, 2025
Aspire General Insurance announced the completion of a strategic debt financing agreement with Comvest Partners. The investment will enhance California-based Aspire’s capital position, enabling expanded capabilities, deeper market penetration, and...
Iowa continues to (mostly) keep politics out of redistricting -- unlike other states
Telegraph Herald - Iowa
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Texas House Republican lawmakers’ initial passage of new congressional maps that aim to pad their party’s majority in Congress — and California Democrats moving to follow suit and counter them — has set off a national debate about redistricting...
Bookie who ran gambling business used by ex-Shohei Ohtani interpreter faces sentencing
The Daily Pilot - Calfornia
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August 29, 2025
SANTA ANA — A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is expected to be sentenced in federal court on Friday. Mathew Bowyer, now 50, pleaded guilty a year ago to...
California Climate Disclosure Laws: Federal Court Denies Request to Block SB 253 and 261; Plaintiffs Appeal
National Law Review
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August 28, 2025
On Aug. 13, 2025, a federal court in California denied a request to temporarily block California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261). The decision came in response to a lawsuit...
California Finalizes New CCPA Rules on ADMT, Cybersecurity Audits, and Risk Assessments
National Law Review
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August 28, 2025
On July 24, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) approved a major rule package covering automated decision-making technology (ADMT), mandatory cybersecurity audits, and privacy risk assessments under the California Consumer Privacy Act...
Voices of the Newsroom: Breaking down the redistricting battle between California and Texas
Los Angeles Loyolan - California
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Texas Republicans are planning to redraw their congressional districts to add five more party seats, and California Democrats are aiming to counter this with five seats for their party. Rachel Kelly | Loyolan Gavin Newsom (G.N.): We're the fourth...
California Hose, Fittings Distributor to Add New Branch
Industrial Distribution - Wisconsin
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August 28, 2025
Southern California hose, fittings and assemblies distributor Alternative Hose Inc. plans to open its sixth location in the region this fall. Company officials said the new location in Ontario, California, would feature a “modernized” front...
Economic Woes, High Costs Fuel GOP’s Bold New Push to Divide California
The Virginia Star
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August 28, 2025
by Dave Mason Republicans are calling for 35 inland counties to secede from California and create a new state. The GOP announced the plan Wednesday as their response to Democrats’ congressional redistricting efforts. “I want to take a step back...