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Even Before the Gunfire, Many Guests Bore the Scars of Political Violence
Gunfire at a press gala on Saturday underscored the ever growing club of political figures whose lives have been upended by violence.
Grievance Propelled Gala Attack Suspect Across Country, Authorities Say
A man who has worked as a tutor and graduated from the California Institute of Technology is being held by authorities in connection with th…
Woman Gets Jail After Unleashing Swarm of Bees During an Eviction
The woman, who is a beekeeper, was sentenced to six months after being convicted of using the bees as a weapon against deputies during a 202…
Bernie Sanders Presses Democrats to Swear Off Super PACs in Primaries
The independent senator from Vermont says top Democrats should tell candidates they will otherwise lose access to party resources.
What’s Next in the Nationwide Redistricting Fight
All eyes are on Florida and Virginia, where a special session and courtroom proceedings set for this week factor into the battle for the Hou…
Supreme Court Reviews Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Criminals
Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes.
Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales and the Post-Post-#MeToo Era
What constitutes unacceptable behavior? And how many accusers does it take for an allegation to be believed? Societal standards remain nebul…
California Billionaire Tax Has Enough Signatures to Land on Ballot, Backers Say
The measure calls for placing a one-time 5 percent tax on the assets of California residents with at least $1.1 billion. Opponents are backi…
Dinner, Interrupted: Over Brunch, Journalists Reflect on a Chaotic Night
Moving to a new venue, or the East Wing? Plans for the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner are fluid following Saturday’s sho…
Officials Investigating Writing Tied to Correspondents’ Dinner Attack
A man being held in connection with the attack wrote a note indicating potential targets and grievances, authorities say.
What We Know About the Gunman at the White House Press Dinner
The authorities are investigating a motive for the attack by the suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen. Those who know him described him a…