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Ro Khanna Calls US a 'Second Gilded Age,' Says Billionaire Wealth Tax Could Raise $4 Trillion

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said the concentration of wealth among U.S. billionaires has reached levels he compared with the Gilded Age, calling for a tax on billionaire wealth.

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California’s beaches are becoming carpeted with thousands of barbed fish

Many species that feed on rays, such as sharks, sea lions and giant sea bass, have seen their populations dwindle

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Gavin Newsom Launches AI Cyber Defense Program: ‘AI-Enabled Cybersecurity Threats Are No Longer Hypothetical’

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) on Monday launched what California calls a first-in-the-nation AI Cyber Defense Program to use artificial intelligence to strengthen protections for critical infrastructure and essential services.

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Ro Khanna Slams AI Data Center Boom as ‘Damaging,’ Says Backup Generators Are Becoming ‘De Facto Private Power Plants’

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) warned that the rapid expansion of AI data centers is placing growing environmental and infrastructure burdens on local communities while companies shift some costs to residents and utility ratepayers.

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Ro Khanna Calls for ‘No Aid to Israel,’ Says Next Democratic Administration Must Be ‘Anti-Empire’

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) called for a major shift in U.S. foreign and domestic policy, urging an end to aid to Israel, less military intervention abroad and a Democratic Party focused on universal health care.

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Adam Schiff Warns Trump Research Cuts Put US Innovation Edge at Risk: 'We Cannot Let These Harmful Policies…'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) warned that reductions in federal research funding under the Trump administration could weaken America’s position as a global innovation leader and allow rivals to gain ground in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence.

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California student Orion Greene, 16, spearheaded a seven-week blood cancer campaign in memory of his father; the team raised a record $1,234,579

Some legacies are counted in wealth or in achievement. Others are motivated by compassion, resilience and a determination to ensure no other family ever experiences the same heartbreak. For 16-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, Calif., his father's death became the impetus for a remarkable mission. In a record-shattering fundraising…

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California Democrats Defy Gov. Gavin Newsom, Endorse Billionaire Wealth Tax Proposal Ahead of November Vote

The California Democratic Party endorsed a November ballot measure to tax billionaires’ wealth, defying opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and several influential labor unions.

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Ro Khanna Says 'What’s Actually Hurting' Americans Is Iran War and Billionaire Tax Breaks, Not Mamdani’s Food Desert Grocery Plan

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) defended New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed grocery store plan, arguing that rising food prices and financial struggles are being driven by the Iran conflict and President Donald Trump’s tax policies, not food desert initiatives.

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Adam Schiff Accuses Trump of Being 'Laser Focused' on Enriching His Family Through $8.9 Billion in Mineral Deals— Says He's 'Pressing for Answers' With Elizabeth Warren

On Friday, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) accused President Donald Trump of using his office to expand his family’s wealth as Democratic lawmakers sought records related to billions of dollars in federal support for critical-mineral companies with ties to the Trump or Lutnick families.

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Ro Khanna Slams Trump’s Tariffs, Iran Policy and Tax Breaks— Says 'Trumponomics' Is Hitting American Families With $3,500 More in Annual Costs

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) accused President Donald Trump of increasing financial pressure on American households, claiming his administration’s policies have added thousands of dollars in annual costs for families.

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Rep. Garcia Grills Taylor Farms CEO Over Trump Ties Amid Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak: 'Tried to Distance Themselves...'

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), on the House Oversight Committee, is investigating whether Taylor Farms used its White House connections to influence the federal response to a nationwide cyclospora outbreak linked to its recalled lettuce.

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Adam Schiff Revives AI Ads Act to Ban Deceptive Political Deepfakes: 'We Cannot Allow AI to Further Blur the Line Between…'

On Monday, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced the reintroduction of the AI Ads Act, a bill designed to prohibit the fraudulent use of artificial intelligence (AI) to misrepresent political candidates, campaigns and committees in federal elections.

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Adam Schiff Says He Wants Political Influencers to Tell Voters Who Paid Them—and His New Bill Would Also Crack Down on AI Deepfakes

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) reportedly plans to introduce two bills Monday aimed at requiring disclosures for some paid political influencer content and restricting fraudulent AI-generated impersonations of political candidates and committees,

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Ted Lieu Accuses Mike Waltz of Blaming Ukraine for Arms Shortages: 'Stop Falsely Blaming Others and Take Responsibility' for Iran War

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) accused U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz of falsely blaming Ukraine for U.S. military stockpile challenges, arguing the Iran conflict consumed more American defense resources.

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Gavin Newsom Slams Trump After Filing Shows $7.5 Billion in Clean Energy Grants Were Cut Based on 2024 Election Results— 'Where the Hell Is Congress?'

On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) criticized the Donald Trump administration after a court filing acknowledged that more than $7.5 billion in federal clean energy grants were selected for termination based on whether recipient states backed Trump or Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

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Gavin Newsom Fires Back as Trump Officials Halt More Than $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota Over Suspected Billing Scams: 'Being Targeted for Political Reasons...'

The Trump administration paused more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota on Tuesday, citing "suspected fraud and noncompliance," as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) accused Washington of targeting California "for political reasons."

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Gavin Newsom Says Trump's Canada Tariffs Will Raise Costs, Asks How Many 'Tantrums' Do Americans Have To Suffer Through

President Donald Trump‘s new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods drew criticism on Tuesday, with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) warning the move would raise costs for Americans, while economist Justin Wolfers said the tariffs could weaken confidence in future U.S. trade agreements.

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Ro Khanna Drops Democrats' Game Plan if They Retake the House— and It Includes a Major Shift on Israel

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday outlined five policy priorities House Democrats would pursue if they regain control of the House of Representatives, including Medicare for All, a $25-an-hour living wage by 2032, stronger union protections, $10-a-day childcare and ending U.S. aid to Israel, according to a video posted on…

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Adam Schiff Accuses Trump of Getting 'Richer Off the Presidency' Amid Reported $100,000 Truth Social Access Plan

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) criticized President Donald Trump over a reported plan to sell faster access to his posts on Truth Social, arguing the president could benefit financially from messages that could influence financial markets.

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Gavin Newsom Calls Trump's Election Security Speech 'The Ramblings of a Mad King' and Says It Makes a 'Legitimate' Case For the 25th Amendment: 'The Only Thing Missing..'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) criticized President Donald Trump’s primetime address he gave on Thursday regarding election security, accusing him of spreading falsehoods to undermine confidence in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Two Democratic candidates running in the general election for California's 11th Congressional District take opposing sides on housing policy

Connie Chan (D) and Scott Wiener (D) are running in the general election for California's 11th Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D), who was first elected in 1987, did not run for re-election.

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Ted Lieu Slams Scott Bessent Over Trump $1 Coin Push, Says 'Can You Please Focus on the Economy?'

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after he promoted a new Trump-themed $1 gold coin, arguing the administration should focus more on economic challenges facing Americans.

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Netanyahu Calls Israel a 'Country of Laws' as Ro Khanna Says IDF Soldiers Unlawfully Detained Him, Other US Citizens

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his government’s handling of law enforcement in the West Bank after Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) accused Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers of unlawfully detaining American citizens during a visit to the region.

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Nancy Pelosi, Donald Trump Bet On The Same 10 Stocks – Some Might Surprise You (CORRECTED)

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct details related to Intel (INTC).

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