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California 2026 gubernatorial runoff: Becerra vs. Hilton

84 clusters · 220 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Xavier Becerra leads in California gubernatorial poll

The California gubernatorial runoff between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton has intensified. Following a CNN debate, polling has fluctuated significantly. While a David Wolfson survey in early October

Trump faces record-low approval amid Iran war and economic

117 clusters · 855 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Trump approval rating hits record low of 31% ahead of US midterms

President Trump’s approval ratings have faced continued downward pressure, reaching a historic low of 31% in recent Reuters/Ipsos polling. This decline is driven by economic anxieties, particularly inflation and rising f

California Proposition 40 billionaire tax support and debate

14 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Sergey Brin moves to Nevada to avoid California billionaire tax

California’s Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on the net worth of billionaires, has qualified for the November 2026 ballot after collecting over 980,000 signatures. Sponsored by SEIU-United Healthcare Workers W

California 2026 state ballot propositions

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: California voters to decide on 14 state propositions in 2026

In the lead-up to the November 2026 general election, California voters are set to decide on a wide array of state propositions. Initial focus included Proposition 4, which seeks to allow state and local governments to

Supreme Court blocks Trump administration mail-in voting

29 clusters · 691 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: US Supreme Court blocks USPS mail ballot rules ahead of midterms

On September 13, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s effort to implement new mail-in voting restrictions, effectively allowing states to maintain existing ballot processes for the upcoming mi