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Who Is the Trump-Appointed Judge Who Blocked the White House Media Ban?

24. September 2026 um 20:17
Judge Timothy J. Kelly had worked as counsel for Senator Charles E. Grassley, who called him a “very talented attorney” in 2017.

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Judge Timothy J. Kelly on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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  • What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in July
    Max Porter, Daisy Johnson, Avni Doshi and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsI recently read Gaining Ground by Joan Barfoot. It’s one of the best novels I’ve ever read about what it means to live with others, or decide not to; what we owe the people we love, the natural world, and ourselves. I also really enjoyed Robert Frost, by Robert Frost and Stacy Skolnik. It’s not that Robert Frost; it’s an itinerant young American R
     

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in July

Max Porter, Daisy Johnson, Avni Doshi and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

I recently read Gaining Ground by Joan Barfoot. It’s one of the best novels I’ve ever read about what it means to live with others, or decide not to; what we owe the people we love, the natural world, and ourselves. I also really enjoyed Robert Frost, by Robert Frost and Stacy Skolnik. It’s not that Robert Frost; it’s an itinerant young American Robert Frost who jots down his thoughts and observations on homelessness, food, value, music, drugs, the philosophical wastelands of contemporary life, and Stacy Skolnik has turned them into these delightful, oddly profound, poems. Also, coming soon, End Times Fascism by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor. Everyone should read it. It tells us exactly what’s going on.

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Katie Porter: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor

03. Juni 2026 um 03:20
The former House member built her reputation by grilling corporate executives, and she has a strong command of policy. But questions about her demeanor have been a drag on her campaign.

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Katie Porter, a former member of Congress and the only woman among the top candidates for California governor, has demonstrated a strong command of policy. But her campaign has struggled to recover from viral videos that showed her berating an aide and a reporter.

Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor?

Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top elsewhere saw familiar roadblocks.

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Katie Porter, a Democrat who served three terms in Congress, is the final prominent woman in the California governor’s race.

5 Key Moments During the California Governor Debate

Candidates have become increasingly combative as they enter the final stretch before the June 2 primary. Once again, Xavier Becerra, a Democratic front-runner, drew most of the attacks.

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Seven leading candidates for California governor took part in a debate in San Francisco on Thursday.

As Becerra Rises in Polls, He Draws Fire for Trying to Direct Interview

13. Mai 2026 um 07:02
“This is not a ‘gotcha’ piece, right?” the leading Democratic candidate for California governor asked a television reporter before an interview.

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Xavier Becerra, the health secretary in the Biden administration, is now the leading Democratic candidate in polls on the California governor’s race.
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    Bislang kein Fahndungserfolg nach dem Großeinsatz in Sinzig: Nach dem Überfall und der möglichen Geiselnahme wird weiter nach dem oder den Tätern gesucht.
     

5 Takeaways From the California Governor Debate

Candidates debated housing and insurance policy in the first half, then furiously attacked one another at the end.

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Seven candidates competing to be the next governor of California met for a debate at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Candidates for California Governor Debate Tonight: What to Know

06. Mai 2026 um 18:40
Seven candidates in the California governor’s race will face off at a debate hosted by NBC Los Angeles. The New York Times will livestream the event.

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Seven candidates engaged in a spirited debate hosted by CNN at East Los Angeles College on Tuesday.

5 Takeaways From the California Gubernatorial Debate

Seven candidates sparred in the first nationally televised debate in the 2026 California governor’s race. Many tried to launch attacks in a last-ditch effort to gain ground on their opponents.

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Seven candidates engaged in a spirited debate hosted by CNN at East Los Angeles College on Tuesday.

Takeaways From the California Governor Debate at Pomona College

The candidates felt pressure to differentiate themselves, with ballots going out to voters next week. The result was a more spirited battle than past debates.

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Eight candidates took the stage at Pomona College in one of the final debates in the California gubernatorial primary race.

Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways

23. April 2026 um 06:59
The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced few fireworks.

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Candidates in California’s race for governor (from left): Matt Mahan, Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer and Katie Porter.

California’s Governor Candidates to Meet in First Major Debate After Swalwell

22. April 2026 um 15:00
Six candidates for governor will face off Wednesday night in a race that has been upended by Eric Swalwell’s sudden departure.

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Clockwise from top left: Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, Chad Bianco, and Matt Mahan.

Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race

Democratic candidates see sudden voter interest in the sleepy contest as a campaign opportunity. All are scrambling for support from former backers of Eric Swalwell.

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Eric Swalwell’s departure seemed most likely to benefit the two Democrats who had been polling closest to him.

Swalwell’s Fall Punctuates Woes of Democrats in California, of All Places

13. April 2026 um 22:49
Democrats have struggled to find a candidate for governor who can capture the imagination of voters in one of their most important strongholds.

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The California governor’s race has attracted a wide range of Democratic candidates. A gathering in San Francisco in February drew, from left, Tony Thurmond, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, Betty Yee, Eric Swalwell, Xavier Becerra, and Katie Porter. Mr. Swalwell dropped out of the race on Sunday.

How Trump’s Endorsement in California Could Backfire Against Republicans

07. April 2026 um 02:32
President Trump endorsed Steve Hilton, a Republican, in the governor’s race, which could help Democrats avoid being shut out of the general election.

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Steve Hilton, a Republican and former Fox News host, was endorsed by President Trump in the California governor’s race.
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