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Rep. James Gallagher on Iran, President Trump and his priorities in Congress | CA Politics 360

New California Rep. James Gallagher on Iran, President Trump and his priorities in Congress | CA Politics 360 Congressman James Gallagher, thank you so much for making time for us. It's great to be with you, Ashley. How have the first few days been …

Special election will be held Tuesday to fill US Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term

Voters on Tuesday will cast ballots to replace Eric Swalwell for the second time in two weeks — this time in a special election for a temporary term. In what could be the second of four elections to replace Swalwell this year, voters must choose between a …

Scientists warn Trump cuts could leave America blind to the next extreme weather disaster

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Lawmakers fight to stop dismantling of ocean observatory

Published 8:50 am Monday, June 15, 2026 By Annika Hammerschlag/Associated Press SEATTLE — A group of Democratic senators and one Republican, as well as two Democratic House committees, sent letters Monday to the National Science Foundation asking it to …

Special election Tuesday to fill Swalwell term

Voters on Tuesday will cast ballots to replace Eric Swalwell for the second time in two weeks — this time in a special election for a temporary term. In what could be the second of four elections to replace Swalwell this year, voters must choose between a …

Democrat Zoe Lofgren advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 18th Congressional District

California primary election 2026: Downballot statewide races

In addition to local races, Santa Cruz County voters had a variety of statewide races on their primary ballots. Here's where you'll find the latest on the governor's race, and read on for stories from our content partners at CalMatters, the …

Si Se Puede opens new 30-bed facility

At a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday in Watsonville, Encompass Community Services celebrated the opening of a new Si Se Puede behavioral health campus on Miles Lane, an $18 million investment aimed at expanding addiction treatment and recovery services in …

Watsonville’s new Sí Se Puede Behavioral Health Center opens for residential, outpatient treatment

WATSONVILLE — Watsonville community members welcomed a new state-of-the-art center for behavioral health and substance use treatment Friday. A ribbon-cutting celebration marked the grand opening of the Sí Se Puede Behavioral Health Center, a substance use …

Open space supporters celebrate Measure D election victory in Santa Clara County

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority announced June 9 that Measure D, a voter-sponsored parcel tax to fund open space conservation across Santa Clara County, has received enough votes to pass. The announcement came as updated tallies from the June 2 …

Incumbents retain solid leads as ballot counting continues

Updated vote tallies from the June 2 California statewide direct primary show incumbent candidates still holding decisive advantages in Santa Clara County races, with results from the county registrar’s office as of 5pm June 8 continuing to reflect strong …

Takeaways from Chris Wright’s fiery Hill appearance

Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s latest in a string of Capitol Hill appearances this year may have been his most explosive yet, with Democrats focusing on high gasoline and electricity prices. Wright appeared before the House Science, Space and Technology …

SPLC releases ‘Year in Hate’ report amid House grilling over fraud indictment

(CN) — At the same moment interim CEO and President Bryan Fair testified Tuesday at a congressional hearing of the House Judiciary Committee over Southern Poverty Law Center ’s recent criminal indictment, the embattled civil rights organization released …

In Hearing On Court-Packing’s Partisan Perils, Not A Single Democrat Disavowed It

A House subcommittee held a hearing on left-wing calls to pack the U.S. Supreme Court with liberal activists on Thursday. And unsurprisingly, not a single House Democrat in attendance condemned such a radical proposal. Hosted by the House Judiciary …

California Women’s Groups Overwhelmingly Endorse Anna Caballero for State Treasurer

Leaders Recognize Caballero as the Most Qualified Candidate for Treasurer Because of Her Career Fighting for Equality, Women’s Rights and Working Families SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Powerful women’s groups …

California voter guide: What to know about the June 2 primary election

California voters will decide who their next governor is in November. So before you vote, we want to explain what exactly the governor is in charge of. Edie Lambert breaks it down. As California voters are electing *** new governor this year, we wanted to …

Supervisor Velazquez recall backers take largest lead yet in primary election

Lea este artículos en español aquí. Proponents of the attempt to recall San Benito County District 5 Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez increased their margin to 36 votes after the latest batch of ballot results were released on June 9. Recall backers led by a 1 …

Voters approve new parcel tax for open space in Santa Clara County

Continuing the long trend of Silicon Valley voters supporting environmental issues, Measure D — a parcel tax to raise $17 million a year to buy new open space preserves, build trails and reduce fire danger across large swaths of Santa Clara County — has …

Furhan Ahmad Calls for Stronger State Support for Seniors Facing Hunger in Lower Manhattan

AD66 candidate backs senior center funding and aging-services bills, says fixed incomes and a senior boom are squeezing older neighbors in a district. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Furhan Ahmad, candidate for …

FLEOA Applauds Enactment of the Secure America Act

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) today welcomed the enactment of the Secure America Act, landmark legislation providing critical funding for the Department …

The New York Women’s Foundation Launches The Invisible Womxn, a New Analysis of Climate Justice in New York City

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York Women’s Foundation launched The Invisible Womxn: Creating a Climate-Resilient New York City that Centers Gender Equity, a report exploring how the climate crisis …

Syncplify Releases Server! V8 With a Fully Rebuilt High Availability Engine

Syncplify Server! V8 delivers a ground-up rewrite of its high availability subsystem, plus Docker, OpenID Connect, and multi-language support. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Syncplify, the leading provider of …

WOMEN'S REFUGEE COMMISSION APPOINTS DR. XANTHE SCHARFF AS PRESIDENT AND CEO

Accomplished humanitarian leader, newsroom founder, fundraiser, and women's rights advocate to lead WRC's next chapter NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) today …

WebsitesDoneForYou.com Announces Experior USA Agent Website Program for Independent Personal Branding

A sponsored initiative empowering Experior agents to build independent credibility through personal branding and compliant, done‑for‑you websites. MCALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WebsitesDoneForYou.com, the in‑ …

Vietnamese American Community Issues Urgent Appeal Following Denial from America250 Parade

Excluded from the America250 Parade, Vietnamese Americans demand representation to honor more than 50 years of shared history, gratitude, and contributions. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representatives …

RAYAD GROUP COMMENTS ON THE EVOLVING GLOBAL DISCUSSION AROUND AI ACCESS, DIGITAL RESILIENCE & TECHNOLOGICAL SOVEREIGNTY

This statement expands upon themes explored in a recently published Khaleej Times opinion article by Dr. Rayad Kamal Ayub DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rayad Group today shared its perspective on an …

ALPAC Delivers Policy Recommendations to Support Lebanon's Sovereignty, Stability, and Regional Peace

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The America Lebanon Peace Advancement Council (ALPAC) presented senior officials at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near East Affairs with a focused set of …

Team Brick Calls on Brick Republican Club to Stop Blocking Republicans and Open Communication to All Members

BRICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Team Brick Requests Clarification From Brick Republican Club on Facebook Blocking Reports Team Brick is requesting clarification from the Brick Republican …

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces More than 500 Free World Cup Tickets for Boston Residents

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston, in partnership with the Boston Host Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026™,  has worked with private partners and individuals to provide more than 500 tickets and round trip transportation to the FIFA …

Former Defense Acquisition Expert Releases A Comprehensive Examination of Whistleblower Retaliation - Ken Pedeleose

New book by Kenneth M. Pedeleose explores decades of experiences evolving debate surrounding lawfare and institutional transparency. ACWORTH, GA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and former Department of Defense …

Earthshot Foundation Is Featured on Television Program

This week’s episode of ‘White House Chronicle” delves into the future of the U.S. electric grid. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The electric grid and its increasing essentiality to the smooth functioning of …

Nexford University Now Enrolling Students Across All 50 U.S. States

Working professionals in every U.S. state can now enroll in accredited online business & technology degrees - no campus, no semester schedules, no 6-figure debt WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nexford …

COMMISSIONER NICOLE MASSIAH STAYS FOCUSED ON DELIVERING FOR DISTRICT 3 AS RUNOFF ELECTION APPROACHES

First Black Woman Elected to District 3 Seat Continues Leading with Transparency, Community Engagement, and a Commitment to Protecting Neighborhoods DECATUR, GA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the DeKalb County District 3 …

ClassicSubversive Editions y Bravo Zulu Publishers se unen para llevar la historia de Ric Prado al ámbito hispano

La alianza impulsará la difusión del libro “Ric Prado: La Pasión del Guerrero”, sobre el exiliado cubano que llegó a las más altas esferas en la CIA MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ClassicSubversive Editions y Bravo …

USDA and Allocore Partner to Transform Financial Assistance for Rural America

Allocore will help USDA streamline loan and grant delivery, improve operations, and reduce administrative complexity across financial assistance programs ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of …

June 12, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of June 8, 2026

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Wednesday, June 10, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA." As the …

Scalise: Republicans Deliver Results Democrats Play Politics with National Security

Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on The Scott Jennings Show and NewsNation's Katie Pavlich Tonight to discuss how House Republicans are delivering results for the American people by lowering costs, strengthening national …