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Erika Contreras Nominated next Secretary of State Senate

November 30, 2018 4:39 pm

The California State Senate’s top executive spot is no longer up for grabs as Erika Contreras was nominated today to become the next Secretary to fill the prestigious role. Working as Chief of Staff to Senator Ricardo Lara for almost...

Garamendi says Pelosi as Speaker is the Change Democrats Need

November 30, 2018 1:18 pmDecember 3, 2018 3:35 pm

Although Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) was able to capture a Speaker of the House nomination earlier this week following a closed-door vote between House Democrats, numerous same-party Representatives still don’t approve. Despite 32 Democrats voting against her during the nomination,...

Mexico Opens Second Shelter for Migrants as Humanitarian Crisis Develops

November 30, 2018 8:17 am

TIJUANA, MEXICO—With cool weather and rain on the horizon, Mexico’s National Migration Institute (INM) is opening a second shelter on Tijuana’s east side. Workers spent Wednesday cleaning and setting up the new facility to relieve some of the overcrowded conditions...

California Lawmakers look to crack down on the sales of E-Cigarettes to Youth

November 29, 2018 6:02 pmNovember 30, 2018 1:19 pm

Six California lawmakers announced today that they will introduce legislation to prohibit sales of flavored tobacco products, including flavored electronic cigarettes, in retail stores and vending machines in an effort to terminate the dramatic uptick in nicotine consumption by youths....

Swalwell Prefers Gov Shutdown if Mueller Isn’t Protected

November 29, 2018 7:45 amNovember 29, 2018 6:06 pm

It what has been an extremely large amount of recent cable news appearances, Representative Eric Swalwell (D-East Bay) is hot on Trump’s heels once again as he has suggested to MSNBC’s Hallie Jackson that Congress should consider a government shutdown...

Rouda and Rohrabacher Prove Politics can be put Aside

November 28, 2018 2:25 pm

Although lame-duck sessions don’t usually prove to be good for much, Congressman-Elect Harley Rouda is looking to make the best of his time before transitioning into office come January. Tweeting today from Congressman Dana Rohrabacher’s D.C. office, the once fearsome...

Pelosi set to Reclaim Speaker Gavel for Second Time

November 28, 2018 1:02 pm

Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) has been chosen by House Democrats as the newest nominee for Speaker of the House following a closed door vote today. Running unopposed during the Democratic caucus election, Pelosi was able to swiftly silence all Speaker...