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type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9128084" data-timestamp="1732276265" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/matt-gaetz-wont-return-to-congress/" title="Matt Gaetz says he won’t return to Congress next year after withdrawing name for attorney general" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/matt-gaetz-wont-return-to-congress/" title="Matt Gaetz says he won’t return to Congress next year after withdrawing name for attorney general"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Gaetz didn't lay out his plans now that he's out of office." title="Gaetz didn't lay out his plans now that he's out of office." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_Gaetz_47737_7dc2a9-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_Gaetz_47737_7dc2a9-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/matt-gaetz-wont-return-to-congress/" title="Matt Gaetz says he won’t return to Congress next year after withdrawing name for attorney general"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Matt Gaetz says he won’t return to Congress next year after withdrawing name for attorney general </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 12:31:12">November 22, 2024 at 12:31 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Gaetz didn't lay out his plans now that he's out of office. </div> </div> </article> </div><div class='load-more-wrapper'> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127952 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127952" data-timestamp="1732270289" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/mississippi-felony-voting-ban/" title="Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/mississippi-felony-voting-ban/" title="Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="This case is the second in recent years — and the third since the late 19th century — that asks the Supreme Court to overturn Mississippi’s disenfranchisement for some felonies." title="This case is the second in recent years — and the third since the late 19th century — that asks the Supreme Court to overturn Mississippi’s disenfranchisement for some felonies." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_America_Votes_48111_011d1a.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_America_Votes_48111_011d1a.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/mississippi-felony-voting-ban/" title="Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 10:14:23">November 22, 2024 at 10:14 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> This case is the second in recent years — and the third since the late... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127957 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127957" data-timestamp="1732270201" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trump-misconduct-nominees/" title="Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trump-misconduct-nominees/" title="Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Now the question is whether Gaetz was uniquely unpalatable or if Trump's other picks could exceed Republicans' capacity to overlook red flags." title="Now the question is whether Gaetz was uniquely unpalatable or if Trump's other picks could exceed Republicans' capacity to overlook red flags." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_Gaetz_02536-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_Gaetz_02536-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trump-misconduct-nominees/" title="Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees? </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 11:00:37">November 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Now the question is whether Gaetz was uniquely unpalatable or if Trump's other picks could... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127934 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics tag-religion" data-id="9127934" data-timestamp="1732269976" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trump-smaller-faith-groups-amish-chabad/" title="Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trump-smaller-faith-groups-amish-chabad/" title="Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="While Donald Trump’s lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, he and his campaign allies also wooed smaller religious groups, far from the mainstream." title="While Donald Trump’s lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, he and his campaign allies also wooed smaller religious groups, far from the mainstream." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/APTOPIX_Election_2024_America_Votes-Amish_20842_468446-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/APTOPIX_Election_2024_America_Votes-Amish_20842_468446-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trump-smaller-faith-groups-amish-chabad/" title="Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 11:01:56">November 22, 2024 at 11:01 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> While Donald Trump’s lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, he and his campaign... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127911 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127911" data-timestamp="1732269387" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trump-interior-nominee-directive-drill/" title="Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: ‘Drill.’" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trump-interior-nominee-directive-drill/" title="Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: ‘Drill.’"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="That dictate sets the stage for a reignition of the court battles over public lands and waters that helped define Trump’s first term." title="That dictate sets the stage for a reignition of the court battles over public lands and waters that helped define Trump’s first term." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Burgum_Public_Lands_79424-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Burgum_Public_Lands_79424-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trump-interior-nominee-directive-drill/" title="Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: ‘Drill.’"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: ‘Drill.’ </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 11:01:35">November 22, 2024 at 11:01 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> That dictate sets the stage for a reignition of the court battles over public lands... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127916 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127916" data-timestamp="1732268720" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trumps-transition-background-checks/" title="Trump’s team is delaying transition agreements. What does it mean for security checks and governing?" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trumps-transition-background-checks/" title="Trump’s team is delaying transition agreements. What does it mean for security checks and governing?"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Trump’s team still hasn’t signed the agreements required to begin the transition process to the White House." title="Trump’s team still hasn’t signed the agreements required to begin the transition process to the White House." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_SpaceX_30492-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_SpaceX_30492-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/trumps-transition-background-checks/" title="Trump’s team is delaying transition agreements. What does it mean for security checks and governing?"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump’s team is delaying transition agreements. What does it mean for security checks and governing? </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 11:00:27">November 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Trump’s team still hasn’t signed the agreements required to begin the transition process to the... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127865 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127865" data-timestamp="1732267469" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/judge-delays-trump-hush-money-sentencing/" title="Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing in order to decide where case should go now" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/judge-delays-trump-hush-money-sentencing/" title="Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing in order to decide where case should go now"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A judge has confirmed that President-elect Donald Trump won’t be sentenced this month in his hush money case. " title="A judge has confirmed that President-elect Donald Trump won’t be sentenced this month in his hush money case. " subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Hush_Money_57687_9be46e-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Hush_Money_57687_9be46e-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/judge-delays-trump-hush-money-sentencing/" title="Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing in order to decide where case should go now"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing in order to decide where case should go now </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 11:00:07">November 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A judge has confirmed that President-elect Donald Trump won’t be sentenced this month in his... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127702 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127702" data-timestamp="1732260286" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/fill-jd-vance-ohio-senate-seat/" title="Republicans scramble to fill JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/fill-jd-vance-ohio-senate-seat/" title="Republicans scramble to fill JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has a long list to choose from." title="Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has a long list to choose from." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Vance_15548-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Vance_15548-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/fill-jd-vance-ohio-senate-seat/" title="Republicans scramble to fill JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Republicans scramble to fill JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 08:41:49">November 22, 2024 at 8:41 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has a long list to choose from. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127594 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127594" data-timestamp="1732250062" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/gaetzs-withdrawal-presidents-often-lose-cabinet-nominees/" title="Gaetz’s withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/gaetzs-withdrawal-presidents-often-lose-cabinet-nominees/" title="Gaetz’s withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn't unheard of." title="Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn't unheard of." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_94576_9f12d4-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_94576_9f12d4-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/gaetzs-withdrawal-presidents-often-lose-cabinet-nominees/" title="Gaetz’s withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Gaetz’s withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 08:41:15">November 22, 2024 at 8:41 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn't unheard of. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127587 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127587" data-timestamp="1732248485" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/what-to-know-pam-bondi-trump-attorney-general/" title="What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/what-to-know-pam-bondi-trump-attorney-general/" title="What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Here's what to know about Trump's new pick for AG." title="Here's what to know about Trump's new pick for AG." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_22897_1bc430-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_22897_1bc430-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/22/what-to-know-pam-bondi-trump-attorney-general/" title="What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 08:40:58">November 22, 2024 at 8:40 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Here's what to know about Trump's new pick for AG. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127330 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127330" data-timestamp="1732204228" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/pa-democrat-bob-casey-concedes/" title="Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/pa-democrat-bob-casey-concedes/" title="Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="As of Thursday, McCormick led by about 16,000 votes out of almost 7 million ballots counted. That was well within the 0.5% margin threshold to trigger an automatic statewide recount under Pennsylvania law." title="As of Thursday, McCormick led by about 16,000 votes out of almost 7 million ballots counted. That was well within the 0.5% margin threshold to trigger an automatic statewide recount under Pennsylvania law." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Pennsylvania_Senate_12631_307f86.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Pennsylvania_Senate_12631_307f86.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/pa-democrat-bob-casey-concedes/" title="Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 16:12:17">November 21, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> As of Thursday, McCormick led by about 16,000 votes out of almost 7 million ballots... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127269 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127269" data-timestamp="1732203623" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/democrats-deal-biden-judges-confirmed/" title="Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/democrats-deal-biden-judges-confirmed/" title="Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The confirmation battles over circuit court judges are generally much harder fights given their role in hearing appeals from district courts and often having the last word on legal matters." title="The confirmation battles over circuit court judges are generally much harder fights given their role in hearing appeals from district courts and often having the last word on legal matters." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_Senate_15115_9d9001-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_Senate_15115_9d9001-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/democrats-deal-biden-judges-confirmed/" title="Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 16:33:28">November 21, 2024 at 4:33 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The confirmation battles over circuit court judges are generally much harder fights given their role... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9127154 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9127154" data-timestamp="1732199961" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/republicans-rally-hegseth/" title="Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/republicans-rally-hegseth/" title="Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="As the Hegseth nomination proceeds, Republicans appear to be betting that they won’t face much backlash for publicly setting aside the allegations of sexual misconduct" title="As the Hegseth nomination proceeds, Republicans appear to be betting that they won’t face much backlash for publicly setting aside the allegations of sexual misconduct" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Hegseth_27950-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Hegseth_27950-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/republicans-rally-hegseth/" title="Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 16:33:36">November 21, 2024 at 4:33 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> As the Hegseth nomination proceeds, Republicans appear to be betting that they won’t face much... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126929 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126929" data-timestamp="1732188778" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/trump-cabinet-picks-accused-sexual-misconduct/" title="Several of Trump’s Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/trump-cabinet-picks-accused-sexual-misconduct/" title="Several of Trump’s Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="President-elect Donald Trump arrives before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket" title="President-elect Donald Trump arrives before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24324803370845-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24324803370845-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/trump-cabinet-picks-accused-sexual-misconduct/" title="Several of Trump’s Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Several of Trump’s Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 16:33:18">November 21, 2024 at 4:33 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Taken together, there are a striking number of incidents. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126924 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126924" data-timestamp="1732188219" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/indigenous-affairs-native-voting/" title="New study shows voting for Native Americans is harder than ever" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/indigenous-affairs-native-voting/" title="New study shows voting for Native Americans is harder than ever"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A study of access to polls during elections has found systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in turnout." title="A study of access to polls during elections has found systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in turnout." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Indigenous_Affairs_Native_Voting_36831.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Indigenous_Affairs_Native_Voting_36831.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/indigenous-affairs-native-voting/" title="New study shows voting for Native Americans is harder than ever"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> New study shows voting for Native Americans is harder than ever </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 11:30:39">November 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A study of access to polls during elections has found systemic barriers to voting on... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126873 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126873" data-timestamp="1732185766" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/stand-up-comedy-trump/" title="Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/stand-up-comedy-trump/" title="Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The Trump era has coincided with the rise of the hourlong Netflix special and comedy podcast. And while the world of stand-up is as diverse as the nation itself, some of its hottest acts have punched left." title="The Trump era has coincided with the rise of the hourlong Netflix special and comedy podcast. And while the world of stand-up is as diverse as the nation itself, some of its hottest acts have punched left." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Stand_Up_Comedy_-_3x2_version_for_APNews.com_11221.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Stand_Up_Comedy_-_3x2_version_for_APNews.com_11221.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/stand-up-comedy-trump/" title="Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 10:53:12">November 21, 2024 at 10:53 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The Trump era has coincided with the rise of the hourlong Netflix special and comedy... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126862 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126862" data-timestamp="1732185667" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/california-teachers-are-cursing-donald-trump-in-the-classroom-is-it-their-right/" title="California teachers are cursing Donald Trump in the classroom. Is it their right?" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/california-teachers-are-cursing-donald-trump-in-the-classroom-is-it-their-right/" title="California teachers are cursing Donald Trump in the classroom. Is it their right?"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="What are teachers' rights to express their political views? We went to 1st Amendment experts to find out." title="What are teachers' rights to express their political views? We went to 1st Amendment experts to find out." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/US-NEWS-CALIF-TEACHERS-ANTITRUMP-DMT.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/US-NEWS-CALIF-TEACHERS-ANTITRUMP-DMT.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/california-teachers-are-cursing-donald-trump-in-the-classroom-is-it-their-right/" title="California teachers are cursing Donald Trump in the classroom. Is it their right?"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> California teachers are cursing Donald Trump in the classroom. Is it their right? </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/tribune-news-service/">Tribune News Service</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 10:45:04">November 21, 2024 at 10:45 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> What are teachers' rights to express their political views? We went to 1st Amendment experts... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126847 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business category-national-politics category-news category-politics category-transportation" data-id="9126847" data-timestamp="1732184892" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/ceos-clash-buttigieg-airline-regulations/" title="Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/ceos-clash-buttigieg-airline-regulations/" title="Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The airline industry has opposed many consumer-protections written by the Biden administration." title="The airline industry has opposed many consumer-protections written by the Biden administration." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Senate_Appropriations_84092.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Senate_Appropriations_84092.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/ceos-clash-buttigieg-airline-regulations/" title="Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 10:38:22">November 21, 2024 at 10:38 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The airline industry has opposed many consumer-protections written by the Biden administration. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126790 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126790" data-timestamp="1732183861" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/biden-quiet-democrats-loss/" title="Biden has become notably quiet after the 2024 election and Democrats’ loss" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/biden-quiet-democrats-loss/" title="Biden has become notably quiet after the 2024 election and Democrats’ loss"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="At a delicate moment in the U.S. — and for the world — Biden’s silence may be leaving a vacuum." title="At a delicate moment in the U.S. — and for the world — Biden’s silence may be leaving a vacuum." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Biden_91247-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Biden_91247-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/biden-quiet-democrats-loss/" title="Biden has become notably quiet after the 2024 election and Democrats’ loss"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Biden has become notably quiet after the 2024 election and Democrats’ loss </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 10:26:46">November 21, 2024 at 10:26 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> At a delicate moment in the U.S. — and for the world — Biden’s silence... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126781 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126781" data-timestamp="1732183393" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/nonprofits-treasury-bill-terrorism/" title="House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/nonprofits-treasury-bill-terrorism/" title="House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The proposal has drawn concern from a range of nonprofits who say it could be used to target organizations, including news outlets, universities, and civil society groups, that a future presidential administration disagrees with." title="The proposal has drawn concern from a range of nonprofits who say it could be used to target organizations, including news outlets, universities, and civil society groups, that a future presidential administration disagrees with." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_63000-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_63000-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/nonprofits-treasury-bill-terrorism/" title="House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 10:26:40">November 21, 2024 at 10:26 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The proposal has drawn concern from a range of nonprofits who say it could be... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126786 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126786" data-timestamp="1732183234" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/elon-musk-budget-crusade-rethinking-government/" title="Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/elon-musk-budget-crusade-rethinking-government/" title="Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Musk and Ramaswamy aim to dramatically reduce the size of the federal workforce." title="Musk and Ramaswamy aim to dramatically reduce the size of the federal workforce." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_SpaceX_49643-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_SpaceX_49643-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/elon-musk-budget-crusade-rethinking-government/" title="Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 10:28:14">November 21, 2024 at 10:28 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Musk and Ramaswamy aim to dramatically reduce the size of the federal workforce. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126723 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126723" data-timestamp="1732181836" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/gaetz-withdraws-trumps-pick-for-attorney-general/" title="Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/gaetz-withdraws-trumps-pick-for-attorney-general/" title="Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A federal sex trafficking investigation cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed." title="A federal sex trafficking investigation cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24307860248865-5.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24307860248865-5.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/gaetz-withdraws-trumps-pick-for-attorney-general/" title="Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 17:08:58">November 21, 2024 at 5:08 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A federal sex trafficking investigation cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126681 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126681" data-timestamp="1732181046" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/trump-chief-of-staff-wiles/" title="Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/trump-chief-of-staff-wiles/" title="Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="There's the prospect that his second administration could face many of the same perils as his first, when there were influence-peddling scandals." title="There's the prospect that his second administration could face many of the same perils as his first, when there were influence-peddling scandals." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Wiles_18918-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Wiles_18918-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/trump-chief-of-staff-wiles/" title="Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 10:28:44">November 21, 2024 at 10:28 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> There's the prospect that his second administration could face many of the same perils as... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126425 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126425" data-timestamp="1732171175" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/women-who-are-state-lawmakers-record/" title="Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/women-who-are-state-lawmakers-record/" title="Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The total number of women who are state lawmakers has once again reached new heights." title="The total number of women who are state lawmakers has once again reached new heights." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Female_Legislators_45739.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Female_Legislators_45739.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/women-who-are-state-lawmakers-record/" title="Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 06:51:56">November 21, 2024 at 6:51 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The total number of women who are state lawmakers has once again reached new heights. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126290 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126290" data-timestamp="1732162526" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/police-report-assault-allegations-against-hegseth/" title="Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/police-report-assault-allegations-against-hegseth/" title="Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth, which he denies." title="A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth, which he denies." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24326626371443-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24326626371443-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/police-report-assault-allegations-against-hegseth/" title="Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 10:59:56">November 21, 2024 at 10:59 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth, which he... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126083 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics category-world-news" data-id="9126083" data-timestamp="1732118411" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/bernie-sanders-democrats-weapons-israel-gaza-deaths/" title="Bernie Sanders and Democrats attempt to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/bernie-sanders-democrats-weapons-israel-gaza-deaths/" title="Bernie Sanders and Democrats attempt to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Lawmakers’ move comes after a 30-day Biden administration deadline came and went earlier this month for Netanyahu to meet specific U.S. targets to improve its treatment of Palestinian civilians in Gaza trapped in the war." title="Lawmakers’ move comes after a 30-day Biden administration deadline came and went earlier this month for Netanyahu to meet specific U.S. targets to improve its treatment of Palestinian civilians in Gaza trapped in the war." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CORRECTION_Biden_43859.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CORRECTION_Biden_43859.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/world-news/">World News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/bernie-sanders-democrats-weapons-israel-gaza-deaths/" title="Bernie Sanders and Democrats attempt to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Bernie Sanders and Democrats attempt to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 16:19:06">November 20, 2024 at 4:19 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Lawmakers’ move comes after a 30-day Biden administration deadline came and went earlier this month... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126071 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-news category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9126071" data-timestamp="1732118403" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/speaker-johnson-supports-banning-sarah-mcbride-restroom-access/" title="Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/speaker-johnson-supports-banning-sarah-mcbride-restroom-access/" title="Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The statement comes a day after Johnson was questioned on the issue and emphasized the need to “treat all persons with dignity and respect.”" title="The statement comes a day after Johnson was questioned on the issue and emphasized the need to “treat all persons with dignity and respect.”" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_9e7b11.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_9e7b11.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-news/">National News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/speaker-johnson-supports-banning-sarah-mcbride-restroom-access/" title="Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 16:11:05">November 20, 2024 at 4:11 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The statement comes a day after Johnson was questioned on the issue and emphasized the... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125893 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125893" data-timestamp="1732112478" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/blanket-pardons-capitol-rioters-beyond-frustrating/" title="Trump-nominated judge says blanket pardons for Capitol rioters would be ‘beyond frustrating’" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/blanket-pardons-capitol-rioters-beyond-frustrating/" title="Trump-nominated judge says blanket pardons for Capitol rioters would be ‘beyond frustrating’"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="During his campaign for a second term as president, Trump repeatedly referred to Jan. 6 rioters as “hostages” and “patriots” and said he “absolutely” would pardon rioters who assaulted police “if they’re innocent.”" title="During his campaign for a second term as president, Trump repeatedly referred to Jan. 6 rioters as “hostages” and “patriots” and said he “absolutely” would pardon rioters who assaulted police “if they’re innocent.”" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Capitol_Riot_Pardons_07425.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Capitol_Riot_Pardons_07425.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/blanket-pardons-capitol-rioters-beyond-frustrating/" title="Trump-nominated judge says blanket pardons for Capitol rioters would be ‘beyond frustrating’"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump-nominated judge says blanket pardons for Capitol rioters would be ‘beyond frustrating’ </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 14:36:41">November 20, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> During his campaign for a second term as president, Trump repeatedly referred to Jan. 6... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125880 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125880" data-timestamp="1732112396" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/donald-trump-guitars/" title="Donald Trump’s latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/donald-trump-guitars/" title="Donald Trump’s latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The president-elect posted a photo of himself holding what he said was a “Limited Edition ‘45’ Guitar,” an electric model emblazoned with an American flag and eagle on the body, and the “Make America Great Again” slogan." title="The president-elect posted a photo of himself holding what he said was a “Limited Edition ‘45’ Guitar,” an electric model emblazoned with an American flag and eagle on the body, and the “Make America Great Again” slogan." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_UFC309_Mixed_Martial_Arts_83309_de9ed4.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_UFC309_Mixed_Martial_Arts_83309_de9ed4.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/donald-trump-guitars/" title="Donald Trump’s latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Donald Trump’s latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000 </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 07:07:15">November 21, 2024 at 7:07 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The president-elect posted a photo of himself holding what he said was a “Limited Edition... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125750 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125750" data-timestamp="1732106199" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-cabinet-background-checks/" title="Lawmakers are concerned about background checks of Trump’s Cabinet picks as red flags surface" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-cabinet-background-checks/" title="Lawmakers are concerned about background checks of Trump’s Cabinet picks as red flags surface"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The Trump team has so far not signed an agreement to allow the FBI to screen his choices." title="The Trump team has so far not signed an agreement to allow the FBI to screen his choices." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_SpaceX_88211.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_SpaceX_88211.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-cabinet-background-checks/" title="Lawmakers are concerned about background checks of Trump’s Cabinet picks as red flags surface"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Lawmakers are concerned about background checks of Trump’s Cabinet picks as red flags surface </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 12:41:31">November 20, 2024 at 12:41 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The Trump team has so far not signed an agreement to allow the FBI to... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125543 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125543" data-timestamp="1732094779" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/ai-safety-summit-trump/" title="US gathers allies to talk AI safety. Trump’s vow to undo Biden’s AI policy overshadows their work" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/ai-safety-summit-trump/" title="US gathers allies to talk AI safety. Trump’s vow to undo Biden’s AI policy overshadows their work"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Their agenda addresses topics such as how to better detect and combat a flood of AI-generated deepfakes fueling fraud, harmful impersonation and sexual abuse." title="Their agenda addresses topics such as how to better detect and combat a flood of AI-generated deepfakes fueling fraud, harmful impersonation and sexual abuse." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AI_Safety_Summit_Trump_79743.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AI_Safety_Summit_Trump_79743.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/ai-safety-summit-trump/" title="US gathers allies to talk AI safety. Trump’s vow to undo Biden’s AI policy overshadows their work"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> US gathers allies to talk AI safety. Trump’s vow to undo Biden’s AI policy overshadows their work </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-21 07:06:09">November 21, 2024 at 7:06 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Their agenda addresses topics such as how to better detect and combat a flood of... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125529 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125529" data-timestamp="1732094234" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/matt-gaetz-house-ethics/" title="Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/matt-gaetz-house-ethics/" title="Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., closes a door to a private meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members" title="Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., closes a door to a private meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24325666508686-2.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24325666508686-2.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/matt-gaetz-house-ethics/" title="Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 15:08:54">November 20, 2024 at 3:08 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Democratic Rep. Susan Wild said the ethics panel voted at a lengthy closed-door meeting. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125497 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125497" data-timestamp="1732092757" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-hush-money-conviction/" title="Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to ignore prosecutors and dismiss hush money conviction" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-hush-money-conviction/" title="Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to ignore prosecutors and dismiss hush money conviction"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The lawyers said voters' decision to return Trump to office should take precedence over the opinion of prosecutors." title="The lawyers said voters' decision to return Trump to office should take precedence over the opinion of prosecutors." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/APTOPIX_Trump_Hush_Money_40999_8d2d13.jpg?w=131" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/APTOPIX_Trump_Hush_Money_40999_8d2d13.jpg?w=131 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-hush-money-conviction/" title="Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to ignore prosecutors and dismiss hush money conviction"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to ignore prosecutors and dismiss hush money conviction </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 12:51:49">November 20, 2024 at 12:51 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The lawyers said voters' decision to return Trump to office should take precedence over the... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125488 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125488" data-timestamp="1732092304" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/los-angeles-sanctuary-city-deportations/" title="LA enacts sanctuary city ordinance to prepare for potential mass deportations under Trump" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/los-angeles-sanctuary-city-deportations/" title="LA enacts sanctuary city ordinance to prepare for potential mass deportations under Trump"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="LA joins more than a dozen cities across the U.S. with similar provisions." title="LA joins more than a dozen cities across the U.S. with similar provisions." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Los_Angeles_Sanctuary_City_59756.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Los_Angeles_Sanctuary_City_59756.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/los-angeles-sanctuary-city-deportations/" title="LA enacts sanctuary city ordinance to prepare for potential mass deportations under Trump"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> LA enacts sanctuary city ordinance to prepare for potential mass deportations under Trump </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 08:49:41">November 20, 2024 at 8:49 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> LA joins more than a dozen cities across the U.S. with similar provisions. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125473 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125473" data-timestamp="1732092108" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/who-is-linda-mcmahon/" title="What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/who-is-linda-mcmahon/" title="What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Linda McMahon" title="Linda McMahon" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_08121.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_08121.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/who-is-linda-mcmahon/" title="What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 08:44:38">November 20, 2024 at 8:44 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Here’s a look at McMahon’s background, from business to politics. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125464 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125464" data-timestamp="1732091867" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-cabinet-media-personalities/" title="Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-cabinet-media-personalities/" title="Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt=" Trump likes what he calls that 'central casting' look. " title=" Trump likes what he calls that 'central casting' look. " subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_16285_6f2559.jpg?w=133" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_16285_6f2559.jpg?w=133 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-cabinet-media-personalities/" title="Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 10:37:02">November 20, 2024 at 10:37 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Trump likes what he calls that 'central casting' look. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125425 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125425" data-timestamp="1732090151" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-chooses-whitaker-as-nato-ambassador/" title="Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-chooses-whitaker-as-nato-ambassador/" title="Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Trump said Whitaker "will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended.”" title="Trump said Whitaker "will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended.”" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_Whitaker_46637.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_Whitaker_46637.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/trump-chooses-whitaker-as-nato-ambassador/" title="Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 09:14:59">November 20, 2024 at 9:14 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Trump said Whitaker "will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended.” </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125551 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125551" data-timestamp="1732087375" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/what-dismantling-education-department-would-mean/" title="Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/what-dismantling-education-department-would-mean/" title="Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Here is a look at some of the department's key functions, and how Trump has said he might approach them." title="Here is a look at some of the department's key functions, and how Trump has said he might approach them." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_19102_963295-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_19102_963295-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/what-dismantling-education-department-would-mean/" title="Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 09:53:27">November 20, 2024 at 9:53 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Here is a look at some of the department's key functions, and how Trump has... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9125121 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9125121" data-timestamp="1732039644" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-linda-mcmahon-education-secretary/" title="Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-linda-mcmahon-education-secretary/" title="Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon speaks during a news conference" title="Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon speaks during a news conference" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24325070695143-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24325070695143-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-linda-mcmahon-education-secretary/" title="Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 20:51:08">November 19, 2024 at 8:51 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> McMahon is seen as a relative unknown in education circles. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124950 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124950" data-timestamp="1732029440" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/dr-oz-medicare-medicaid-what-to-know/" title="What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/dr-oz-medicare-medicaid-what-to-know/" title="What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Mehmet Oz" title="Mehmet Oz" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_46359_d013cd.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_46359_d013cd.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/dr-oz-medicare-medicaid-what-to-know/" title="What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 15:59:58">November 19, 2024 at 3:59 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Trained as a heart surgeon, Oz rose to prominence on Oprah Winfrey’s leading daytime television... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124848 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124848" data-timestamp="1732025740" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/howard-lutnick-commerce-secretary-what-to-know/" title="What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for commerce secretary" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/howard-lutnick-commerce-secretary-what-to-know/" title="What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for commerce secretary"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Howard Lutnick" title="Howard Lutnick" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19931.jpg?w=131" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19931.jpg?w=131 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/howard-lutnick-commerce-secretary-what-to-know/" title="What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for commerce secretary"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for commerce secretary </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 14:30:21">November 19, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Lutnick once appeared on Trump’s NBC reality show, “The Apprentice.” He has become a part... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124821 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124821" data-timestamp="1732025635" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/house-republican-bathroom-ban-transgender-member/" title="House Republicans support proposal banning bathroom access for 1st transgender member" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/house-republican-bathroom-ban-transgender-member/" title="House Republicans support proposal banning bathroom access for 1st transgender member"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A resolution proposed Monday by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina would prohibit any lawmakers and House employees from “using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex.”" title="A resolution proposed Monday by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina would prohibit any lawmakers and House employees from “using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex.”" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/house-republican-bathroom-ban-transgender-member/" title="House Republicans support proposal banning bathroom access for 1st transgender member"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> House Republicans support proposal banning bathroom access for 1st transgender member </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 15:51:31">November 19, 2024 at 3:51 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A resolution proposed Monday by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina would prohibit any... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124844 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124844" data-timestamp="1732025578" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/gop-senators-divided-gaetz-ethics-report-release/" title="GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/gop-senators-divided-gaetz-ethics-report-release/" title="GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Publicly, Republican senators say they will give Gaetz the same due process that they give any other nominee. Most are loath to criticize him directly. But they are split on whether to demand access to the ethics report." title="Publicly, Republican senators say they will give Gaetz the same due process that they give any other nominee. Most are loath to criticize him directly. But they are split on whether to demand access to the ethics report." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_94576_671d11.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_94576_671d11.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/gop-senators-divided-gaetz-ethics-report-release/" title="GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 16:05:01">November 19, 2024 at 4:05 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Publicly, Republican senators say they will give Gaetz the same due process that they give... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124782 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124782" data-timestamp="1732024379" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/misdirected-mailed-ballots/" title="Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/misdirected-mailed-ballots/" title="Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Many of those ballots might have been returned too late to be counted in this year's presidential election." title="Many of those ballots might have been returned too late to be counted in this year's presidential election." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Mail_Ballots_25364.jpg?w=133" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Mail_Ballots_25364.jpg?w=133 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/misdirected-mailed-ballots/" title="Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 13:55:23">November 19, 2024 at 1:55 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Many of those ballots might have been returned too late to be counted in this... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124777 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124777" data-timestamp="1732024247" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-interviewing-candidates-for-fbi-chief/" title="Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-interviewing-candidates-for-fbi-chief/" title="Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="It's the clearest indication yet that the new administration is looking to replace current director Christopher Wray." title="It's the clearest indication yet that the new administration is looking to replace current director Christopher Wray." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_45126-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_45126-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-interviewing-candidates-for-fbi-chief/" title="Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 15:51:14">November 19, 2024 at 3:51 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> It's the clearest indication yet that the new administration is looking to replace current director... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124747 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124747" data-timestamp="1732021639" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-chooses-dr-oz-for-cdc/" title="Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-chooses-dr-oz-for-cdc/" title="Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Mehmet Oz" title="Mehmet Oz" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24324754446359.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24324754446359.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-chooses-dr-oz-for-cdc/" title="Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 15:14:21">November 19, 2024 at 3:14 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> If confirmed by the Senate, Oz would be responsible for Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124605 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124605" data-timestamp="1732016069" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-commerce-secretary-nominee-howard-lutnick/" title="Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-commerce-secretary-nominee-howard-lutnick/" title="Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Howard Lutnick speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally" title="Howard Lutnick speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_67680_ec0225.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_67680_ec0225.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-commerce-secretary-nominee-howard-lutnick/" title="Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 11:56:09">November 19, 2024 at 11:56 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The nominee has donated to both Democrats and Republicans in the past and once appeared... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124515 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124515" data-timestamp="1732013776" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-musk-rocket-launch/" title="Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for rocket launch" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-musk-rocket-launch/" title="Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for rocket launch"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been nearly inseparable since the election. " title="Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been nearly inseparable since the election. " subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24324780146895-2.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24324780146895-2.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-musk-rocket-launch/" title="Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for rocket launch"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for rocket launch </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 16:28:47">November 19, 2024 at 4:28 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been nearly inseparable since the election. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124440 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124440" data-timestamp="1732010297" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-hush-money/" title="Prosecutors oppose tossing Trump’s hush money conviction but are open to sentencing delay" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-hush-money/" title="Prosecutors oppose tossing Trump’s hush money conviction but are open to sentencing delay"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Sentencing had been scheduled for Nov. 26. The president-elect was convicted in May of falsifying business records. " title="Sentencing had been scheduled for Nov. 26. The president-elect was convicted in May of falsifying business records. " subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24308691740999.jpg?w=131" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24308691740999.jpg?w=131 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-hush-money/" title="Prosecutors oppose tossing Trump’s hush money conviction but are open to sentencing delay"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Prosecutors oppose tossing Trump’s hush money conviction but are open to sentencing delay </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 11:44:54">November 19, 2024 at 11:44 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Sentencing had been scheduled for Nov. 26. The president-elect was convicted in May of falsifying... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124420 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124420" data-timestamp="1732009291" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/ranked-choice-voting-setbacks/" title="Ranked choice voting faces cloudy future after election setbacks" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/ranked-choice-voting-setbacks/" title="Ranked choice voting faces cloudy future after election setbacks"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Critics often blast ranked choice voting as being complicated and undemocratic, saying it violates the “one person, one vote” principle of American elections." title="Critics often blast ranked choice voting as being complicated and undemocratic, saying it violates the “one person, one vote” principle of American elections." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/202411160400MCT_____PHOTO____US-NEWS-RANKED-CHOICE-VOTING-SH.jpg?w=117" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/202411160400MCT_____PHOTO____US-NEWS-RANKED-CHOICE-VOTING-SH.jpg?w=117 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/ranked-choice-voting-setbacks/" title="Ranked choice voting faces cloudy future after election setbacks"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Ranked choice voting faces cloudy future after election setbacks </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/tribune-news-service/">Tribune News Service</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 09:45:54">November 19, 2024 at 9:45 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Critics often blast ranked choice voting as being complicated and undemocratic, saying it violates the... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124428 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124428" data-timestamp="1732009219" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-treasury-pick-tariffs/" title="Trump’s treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-treasury-pick-tariffs/" title="Trump’s treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="One of the top remaining vacancies in President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Cabinet is his treasury secretary." title="One of the top remaining vacancies in President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Cabinet is his treasury secretary." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Treasury_China_Investment_36795-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Treasury_China_Investment_36795-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-treasury-pick-tariffs/" title="Trump’s treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump’s treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 18:30:14">November 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> One of the top remaining vacancies in President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Cabinet is his treasury... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124412 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics tag-personal-finance" data-id="9124412" data-timestamp="1732008921" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/student-loan-borrowers-higher-monthly-payments/" title="Higher monthly payments loom for many student loan borrowers" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/student-loan-borrowers-higher-monthly-payments/" title="Higher monthly payments loom for many student loan borrowers"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Trump has made his dislike for student debt relief clear, saying it’s unfair to borrowers and taxpayers who pay their debts in full." title="Trump has made his dislike for student debt relief clear, saying it’s unfair to borrowers and taxpayers who pay their debts in full." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/202411160600MCT_____PHOTO____US-NEWS-TRUMP-STUDENT-DEBT-LA.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/202411160600MCT_____PHOTO____US-NEWS-TRUMP-STUDENT-DEBT-LA.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/student-loan-borrowers-higher-monthly-payments/" title="Higher monthly payments loom for many student loan borrowers"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Higher monthly payments loom for many student loan borrowers </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/tribune-news-service/">Tribune News Service</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 09:39:38">November 19, 2024 at 9:39 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Trump has made his dislike for student debt relief clear, saying it’s unfair to borrowers... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124408 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124408" data-timestamp="1732008323" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/who-is-sean-duffy-transportation-secretary-nominee/" title="What to know about Sean Duffy, Trump’s choice to become transportation secretary" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/who-is-sean-duffy-transportation-secretary-nominee/" title="What to know about Sean Duffy, Trump’s choice to become transportation secretary"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="If approved, Duffy would oversee a complex system of pipelines, railroads, cars, trucks, airlines and mass transit systems, as well as funding for highways." title="If approved, Duffy would oversee a complex system of pipelines, railroads, cars, trucks, airlines and mass transit systems, as well as funding for highways." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_16285_234d29-1.jpg?w=133" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_16285_234d29-1.jpg?w=133 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/who-is-sean-duffy-transportation-secretary-nominee/" title="What to know about Sean Duffy, Trump’s choice to become transportation secretary"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> What to know about Sean Duffy, Trump’s choice to become transportation secretary </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 11:10:34">November 19, 2024 at 11:10 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> If approved, Duffy would oversee a complex system of pipelines, railroads, cars, trucks, airlines and... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124401 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124401" data-timestamp="1732007823" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/georgia-election-interference-trump/" title="Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/georgia-election-interference-trump/" title="Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="In a one-line order issued Monday with no further explanation, the appeals court said that hearing “is hereby canceled until further order of this Court.”" title="In a one-line order issued Monday with no further explanation, the appeals court said that hearing “is hereby canceled until further order of this Court.”" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/georgia-election-interference-trump/" title="Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 11:09:50">November 19, 2024 at 11:09 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> In a one-line order issued Monday with no further explanation, the appeals court said that... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9117212 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9117212" data-timestamp="1732004112" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-staff-picks/" title="Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-staff-picks/" title="Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party" title="Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24311269994152-1-9.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24311269994152-1-9.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/trump-staff-picks/" title="Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 04:46:28">November 20, 2024 at 4:46 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Trump is putting an emphasis on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124234 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124234" data-timestamp="1732000863" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/hakeem-jeffries-reelection-house-democratic-leader/" title="Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party’s losses" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/hakeem-jeffries-reelection-house-democratic-leader/" title="Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party’s losses"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Jeffries of New York was chosen during an internal party vote of the House Democrats." title="Jeffries of New York was chosen during an internal party vote of the House Democrats." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Hakeem_Jeffries_48045_f1e96e.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Hakeem_Jeffries_48045_f1e96e.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/hakeem-jeffries-reelection-house-democratic-leader/" title="Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party’s losses"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party’s losses </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 12:37:57">November 19, 2024 at 12:37 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Jeffries of New York was chosen during an internal party vote of the House Democrats. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9124433 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9124433" data-timestamp="1731997889" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/washington-officials-brace-for-trump/" title="Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/washington-officials-brace-for-trump/" title="Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Washington D.C. officials are trying to sound conciliatory while preparing for worst." title="Washington D.C. officials are trying to sound conciliatory while preparing for worst." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_DC_06945.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_DC_06945.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/19/washington-officials-brace-for-trump/" title="Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 12:38:33">November 19, 2024 at 12:38 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Washington D.C. officials are trying to sound conciliatory while preparing for worst. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123821 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123821" data-timestamp="1731945087" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/wisconsin-rep-sean-duffy-transportation-secretary/" title="Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/wisconsin-rep-sean-duffy-transportation-secretary/" title="Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect." title="Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_16285-1.jpg?w=133" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_16285-1.jpg?w=133 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/wisconsin-rep-sean-duffy-transportation-secretary/" title="Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 16:38:33">November 18, 2024 at 4:38 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123674 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123674" data-timestamp="1731939614" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/pennsylvania-disputed-ballots-senate-race/" title="Pennsylvania’s high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots in US Senate race" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/pennsylvania-disputed-ballots-senate-race/" title="Pennsylvania’s high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots in US Senate race"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The order is a win for McCormick and a loss for Casey as the campaigns prepare for a statewide recount and press counties for favorable ballot-counting decisions." title="The order is a win for McCormick and a loss for Casey as the campaigns prepare for a statewide recount and press counties for favorable ballot-counting decisions." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_America_Votes_Pennsylvania_12455-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_America_Votes_Pennsylvania_12455-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/pennsylvania-disputed-ballots-senate-race/" title="Pennsylvania’s high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots in US Senate race"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Pennsylvania’s high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots in US Senate race </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 16:37:49">November 18, 2024 at 4:37 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The order is a win for McCormick and a loss for Casey as the campaigns... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123683 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123683" data-timestamp="1731939568" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/trump-spacex-starship-launch-texas/" title="Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX ‘Starship’ launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/trump-spacex-starship-launch-texas/" title="Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX ‘Starship’ launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Trump’s visit comes as billionaire Musk has been a near-constant presence at Trump’s side as he builds out his administration." title="Trump’s visit comes as billionaire Musk has been a near-constant presence at Trump’s side as he builds out his administration." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_UFC309_Mixed_Martial_Arts_33556_02f3a1-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_UFC309_Mixed_Martial_Arts_33556_02f3a1-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/trump-spacex-starship-launch-texas/" title="Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX ‘Starship’ launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX ‘Starship’ launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 16:37:58">November 18, 2024 at 4:37 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Trump’s visit comes as billionaire Musk has been a near-constant presence at Trump’s side as... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123698 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123698" data-timestamp="1731939553" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/trump-criminal-conviction-security-clearance/" title="Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/trump-criminal-conviction-security-clearance/" title="Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Donald Trump walks to speak to the press after being convicted in his criminal trial" title="Donald Trump walks to speak to the press after being convicted in his criminal trial" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2154736924-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2154736924-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/trump-criminal-conviction-security-clearance/" title="Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 16:38:08">November 18, 2024 at 4:38 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> No reasonable background investigator would ignore the staggering evidence against Trump if he were to... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123704 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123704" data-timestamp="1731939536" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/chris-wright-energy-department-what-to-know/" title="What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/chris-wright-energy-department-what-to-know/" title="What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Wright has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change, and he could give fossil fuels a boost." title="Wright has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change, and he could give fossil fuels a boost." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Wright_Things_To_Know_46167-1.jpg?w=125" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Wright_Things_To_Know_46167-1.jpg?w=125 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/chris-wright-energy-department-what-to-know/" title="What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-19 07:19:04">November 19, 2024 at 7:19 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Wright has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change,... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123248 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics tag-military" data-id="9123248" data-timestamp="1731925449" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/women-in-combat-by-the-numbers/" title="Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/women-in-combat-by-the-numbers/" title="Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Thousands of women have served or currently are in jobs that until 2015 were male-only, including in Army and Marine Corps artillery, infantry and armor units." title="Thousands of women have served or currently are in jobs that until 2015 were male-only, including in Army and Marine Corps artillery, infantry and armor units." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24319753708791-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24319753708791-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/women-in-combat-by-the-numbers/" title="Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 11:06:17">November 18, 2024 at 11:06 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Thousands of women have served or currently are in jobs that until 2015 were male-only,... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123236 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123236" data-timestamp="1731925041" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/medicare-drug-price-negotiations/" title="Future of Medicare drug price negotiations murky under Trump" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/medicare-drug-price-negotiations/" title="Future of Medicare drug price negotiations murky under Trump"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Prescription drugs are lined up on a wall at a pharmacy" title="Prescription drugs are lined up on a wall at a pharmacy" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2163305420-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2163305420-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/medicare-drug-price-negotiations/" title="Future of Medicare drug price negotiations murky under Trump"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Future of Medicare drug price negotiations murky under Trump </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/tribune-news-service/">Tribune News Service</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 10:35:00">November 18, 2024 at 10:35 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Medicare drug price negotiation passed as part of the 2022 reconciliation bill, allowing the administration... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123220 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-news category-national-politics category-news category-politics tag-military" data-id="9123220" data-timestamp="1731924305" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/should-women-be-allowed-in-combat/" title="Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/should-women-be-allowed-in-combat/" title="Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Pete Hegseth has made it clear, in his own book and in interviews, that he believes men and women shouldn't serve together in combat units." title="Pete Hegseth has made it clear, in his own book and in interviews, that he believes men and women shouldn't serve together in combat units." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Hegseth_Women_in_Combat_41221.jpg?w=130" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Hegseth_Women_in_Combat_41221.jpg?w=130 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/should-women-be-allowed-in-combat/" title="Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 11:07:27">November 18, 2024 at 11:07 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Pete Hegseth has made it clear, in his own book and in interviews, that he... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123167 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123167" data-timestamp="1731924072" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/rules-self-driving-cars/" title="Trump team is seeking to ease US Rules for self-driving cars" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/rules-self-driving-cars/" title="Trump team is seeking to ease US Rules for self-driving cars"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A pedestrian walks in front of a self-driving vehicle" title="A pedestrian walks in front of a self-driving vehicle" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BIZ-AUTO-TRUMP-AUTONOMOUS-RULES-SJ-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BIZ-AUTO-TRUMP-AUTONOMOUS-RULES-SJ-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/rules-self-driving-cars/" title="Trump team is seeking to ease US Rules for self-driving cars"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump team is seeking to ease US Rules for self-driving cars </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/tribune-news-service/">Tribune News Service</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 11:33:56">November 18, 2024 at 11:33 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Current federal rules pose significant roadblocks for companies looking to launch vehicles without steering wheels... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123150 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123150" data-timestamp="1731922505" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/arab-american-trump-voter-concerns/" title="Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/arab-american-trump-voter-concerns/" title="Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Beyond promising peace in the Middle East, Trump has offered few concrete details on how he plans to achieve it." title="Beyond promising peace in the Middle East, Trump has offered few concrete details on how he plans to achieve it." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Arab_Americans_28320-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Arab_Americans_28320-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/arab-american-trump-voter-concerns/" title="Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 10:35:15">November 18, 2024 at 10:35 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Beyond promising peace in the Middle East, Trump has offered few concrete details on how... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123117 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123117" data-timestamp="1731922355" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/elections-incumbent-backlash/" title="The ‘super year’ of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/elections-incumbent-backlash/" title="The ‘super year’ of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Whether on the left or the right, sitting governments around the world have been drubbed this year by disgruntled voters. " title="Whether on the left or the right, sitting governments around the world have been drubbed this year by disgruntled voters. " subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Incumbent_Backlash_73787-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Incumbent_Backlash_73787-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/elections-incumbent-backlash/" title="The ‘super year’ of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> The ‘super year’ of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 11:05:10">November 18, 2024 at 11:05 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Whether on the left or the right, sitting governments around the world have been drubbed... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123088 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123088" data-timestamp="1731920201" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/election-2024-voter-turnout/" title="Big voter turnout this year benefited Republicans, contradicting conventional political wisdom" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/election-2024-voter-turnout/" title="Big voter turnout this year benefited Republicans, contradicting conventional political wisdom"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The 2024 presidential election featured sky-high turnout, approaching the historic levels of the 2020 contest." title="The 2024 presidential election featured sky-high turnout, approaching the historic levels of the 2020 contest." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_America_Votes_Los_Angeles_21132_7aef4d-1.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_America_Votes_Los_Angeles_21132_7aef4d-1.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/election-2024-voter-turnout/" title="Big voter turnout this year benefited Republicans, contradicting conventional political wisdom"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Big voter turnout this year benefited Republicans, contradicting conventional political wisdom </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 11:04:54">November 18, 2024 at 11:04 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The 2024 presidential election featured sky-high turnout, approaching the historic levels of the 2020 contest. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9123069 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-news category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9123069" data-timestamp="1731918472" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/social-media-news-influencers/" title="About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/social-media-news-influencers/" title="About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Most influencers — 63% — are men and the majority — 77% — have no affiliation, or background, with a media organization." title="Most influencers — 63% — are men and the majority — 77% — have no affiliation, or background, with a media organization." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Harris_Reaction_Photo_Gallery_75087_50049c-3.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Harris_Reaction_Photo_Gallery_75087_50049c-3.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-news/">National News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/social-media-news-influencers/" title="About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 11:04:18">November 18, 2024 at 11:04 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Most influencers — 63% — are men and the majority — 77% — have no... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9122864 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education category-election category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-national-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut" data-id="9122864" data-timestamp="1731906001" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/how-a-second-trump-presidency-could-impact-san-diego-county-schools/" title="How a second Trump presidency could impact San Diego County schools" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/how-a-second-trump-presidency-could-impact-san-diego-county-schools/" title="How a second Trump presidency could impact San Diego County schools"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Federal funding and oversight could be slashed, student protections eroded and patriotism promoted." title="Federal funding and oversight could be slashed, student protections eroded and patriotism promoted." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-PERKINS-EDUCATION-12.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-PERKINS-EDUCATION-12.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/">Education | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/how-a-second-trump-presidency-could-impact-san-diego-county-schools/" title="How a second Trump presidency could impact San Diego County schools"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> How Trump could impact San Diego County schools </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 10:41:22">November 18, 2024 at 10:41 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Federal funding and oversight could be slashed, student protections eroded and patriotism promoted. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9122887 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9122887" data-timestamp="1731905342" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/donald-trump-jr-cabinet-picks-disrupters/" title="Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/donald-trump-jr-cabinet-picks-disrupters/" title="Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Trump Jr. said father's unconventional choices for Cabinet are disruptors that voters demand." title="Trump Jr. said father's unconventional choices for Cabinet are disruptors that voters demand." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/18/donald-trump-jr-cabinet-picks-disrupters/" title="Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-18 05:02:52">November 18, 2024 at 5:02 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Trump Jr. said father's unconventional choices for Cabinet are disruptors that voters demand. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121689 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9121689" data-timestamp="1731688318" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-karoline-leavitt-youngest-ever-white-house-press-secretary/" title="Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-karoline-leavitt-youngest-ever-white-house-press-secretary/" title="Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The White House press secretary typically serves as the public face of the administration and historically has held daily briefings for the press corps." title="The White House press secretary typically serves as the public face of the administration and historically has held daily briefings for the press corps." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_12646-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_12646-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-karoline-leavitt-youngest-ever-white-house-press-secretary/" title="Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 16:39:14">November 15, 2024 at 4:39 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The White House press secretary typically serves as the public face of the administration and... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121557 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9121557" data-timestamp="1731682889" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/robert-f-kennedy-jr-health-human-services/" title="Here’s how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation’s top health agencies" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/robert-f-kennedy-jr-health-human-services/" title="Here’s how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation’s top health agencies"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The Department of Health and Human Services' reach is massive." title="The Department of Health and Human Services' reach is massive." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_24539-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_24539-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/robert-f-kennedy-jr-health-human-services/" title="Here’s how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation’s top health agencies"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Here’s how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation’s top health agencies </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 15:51:34">November 15, 2024 at 3:51 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The Department of Health and Human Services' reach is massive. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121499 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9121499" data-timestamp="1731680378" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/johnson-gaetz-ethics-report/" title="Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/johnson-gaetz-ethics-report/" title="Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Ethics reports have previously been released after a member’s resignation, though it is extremely rare." title="Ethics reports have previously been released after a member’s resignation, though it is extremely rare." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_94576_5b7bc5-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_94576_5b7bc5-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/johnson-gaetz-ethics-report/" title="Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 14:34:59">November 15, 2024 at 2:34 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Ethics reports have previously been released after a member’s resignation, though it is extremely rare. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121478 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9121478" data-timestamp="1731680283" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/doug-burgum-white-house-council-energy/" title="Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/doug-burgum-white-house-council-energy/" title="Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Burgum, in his new role, will oversee a panel that crosses all executive branch agencies involved in energy permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation and transportation." title="Burgum, in his new role, will oversee a panel that crosses all executive branch agencies involved in energy permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation and transportation." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24320339573647-4.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24320339573647-4.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/doug-burgum-white-house-council-energy/" title="Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 16:21:33">November 15, 2024 at 4:21 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Burgum, in his new role, will oversee a panel that crosses all executive branch agencies... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121458 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9121458" data-timestamp="1731678670" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/pete-hegseth-tattoo/" title="Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/pete-hegseth-tattoo/" title="Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Pete Hegseth has a tattoo that is associated with white supremacist groups, a fellow Guard member reported." title="Pete Hegseth has a tattoo that is associated with white supremacist groups, a fellow Guard member reported." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_ad09f0.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_ad09f0.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/pete-hegseth-tattoo/" title="Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’ </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 17:00:48">November 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Pete Hegseth has a tattoo that is associated with white supremacist groups, a fellow Guard... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121222 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9121222" data-timestamp="1731667393" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-cabinet-meeting-biden-picking-gaetz-ag/" title="5 takeaways from Trump’s big moves: Meeting with Biden, picking Gaetz for AG" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-cabinet-meeting-biden-picking-gaetz-ag/" title="5 takeaways from Trump’s big moves: Meeting with Biden, picking Gaetz for AG"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="President-elect Donald Trump is sending a clear message with his lightning round of political appointments: he knows who his friends are." title="President-elect Donald Trump is sending a clear message with his lightning round of political appointments: he knows who his friends are." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TBS-W-TRUMPBIDEN.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TBS-W-TRUMPBIDEN.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-cabinet-meeting-biden-picking-gaetz-ag/" title="5 takeaways from Trump’s big moves: Meeting with Biden, picking Gaetz for AG"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> 5 takeaways from Trump’s big moves: Meeting with Biden, picking Gaetz for AG </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/candy-woodall/">Candy Woodall</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 10:51:28">November 15, 2024 at 10:51 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> President-elect Donald Trump is sending a clear message with his lightning round of political appointments:... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121217 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9121217" data-timestamp="1731667159" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/calls-mount-for-house-ethics-panel-to-release-gaetz-report/" title="Calls mount for House ethics panel to release Gaetz report" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/calls-mount-for-house-ethics-panel-to-release-gaetz-report/" title="Calls mount for House ethics panel to release Gaetz report"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Donald Trump has announced several cabinet selection such as former Florida Rep. 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href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/tribune-news-service/">Tribune News Service</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 10:33:59">November 15, 2024 at 10:33 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The incoming Republican majorities in the House and Senate mean Trump can enact a tax bill without... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121149 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics tag-personal-finance" data-id="9121149" data-timestamp="1731664144" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-tax-plans-lower-taxes-higher-tariffs/" title="Lower taxes, higher tariffs: What Trump’s tax plans mean for you" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-tax-plans-lower-taxes-higher-tariffs/" title="Lower taxes, higher tariffs: What Trump’s tax plans mean for you"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A crowd of people stand under a screen announcing "Trump Elected"" title="A crowd of people stand under a screen announcing "Trump Elected"" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BIZ-PFP-BANKRATE-TRUMP-TAX-MI-1.jpg?w=137" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BIZ-PFP-BANKRATE-TRUMP-TAX-MI-1.jpg?w=137 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-tax-plans-lower-taxes-higher-tariffs/" title="Lower taxes, higher tariffs: What Trump’s tax plans mean for you"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Lower taxes, higher tariffs: What Trump’s tax plans mean for you </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/tribune-news-service/">Tribune News Service</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 10:34:06">November 15, 2024 at 10:34 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Taxes may not be the first thing on your mind following the presidential election, but... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121138 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9121138" data-timestamp="1731663644" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-florida-appointments/" title="As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-florida-appointments/" title="As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Trump’s nominations of Florida politicos are triggering a cascade of political maneuvering that’s upending the state’s electoral landscape in 2026 and beyond." title="Trump’s nominations of Florida politicos are triggering a cascade of political maneuvering that’s upending the state’s electoral landscape in 2026 and beyond." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_Rubio_23373-1.jpg?w=123" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_Rubio_23373-1.jpg?w=123 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-florida-appointments/" title="As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 10:34:18">November 15, 2024 at 10:34 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Trump’s nominations of Florida politicos are triggering a cascade of political maneuvering that’s upending the... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121133 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9121133" data-timestamp="1731663214" > 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data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trumps-hegseth-accused-sexual-assault/" title="Trump’s pick to lead Defense Department was accused of sexual assault in 2017"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump’s pick to lead Defense Department was accused of sexual assault in 2017 </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 10:34:27">November 15, 2024 at 10:34 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who is Trump’s pick to lead the DOD, was... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121114 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics category-world-news" data-id="9121114" data-timestamp="1731662237" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/marco-rubio-latin-america/" title="Trump’s pick of Rubio as America’s top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/marco-rubio-latin-america/" title="Trump’s pick of Rubio as America’s top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Rubio, as the first Latino and Spanish-speaking secretary of state, is expected to devote considerable attention to what has long been referred to, disparagingly, as Washington’s backyard." title="Rubio, as the first Latino and Spanish-speaking secretary of state, is expected to devote considerable attention to what has long been referred to, disparagingly, as Washington’s backyard." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Marco_Rubio_Latin_America_71669-1.jpg?w=131" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Marco_Rubio_Latin_America_71669-1.jpg?w=131 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/marco-rubio-latin-america/" title="Trump’s pick of Rubio as America’s top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump’s pick of Rubio as America’s top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 10:34:39">November 15, 2024 at 10:34 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Rubio, as the first Latino and Spanish-speaking secretary of state, is expected to devote considerable... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9121040 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9121040" data-timestamp="1731660220" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-recess-appointments-explained/" title="What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-recess-appointments-explained/" title="What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Recess appointments would be a significant shift in power away from the Senate." title="Recess appointments would be a significant shift in power away from the Senate." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_65773-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_65773-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-recess-appointments-explained/" title="What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet? </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 10:33:44">November 15, 2024 at 10:33 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Recess appointments would be a significant shift in power away from the Senate. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9120943 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9120943" data-timestamp="1731652098" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-testing-congress/" title="Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-testing-congress/" title="Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Trump is challenging the Senate to defy him over his nominations." title="Trump is challenging the Senate to defy him over his nominations." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_Senate_Republicans_63597-2.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress_Senate_Republicans_63597-2.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/national-politics/">National Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/trump-testing-congress/" title="Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-15 10:33:15">November 15, 2024 at 10:33 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Trump is challenging the Senate to defy him over his nominations. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9120908 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-national-politics category-news category-politics" data-id="9120908" data-timestamp="1731647722" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/transgender-rights-advocates-trump-election-marks-setback/" title="Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback" class=""></a> <a 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class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/15/transgender-rights-advocates-trump-election-marks-setback/" title="Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/associated-press/">Associated Press</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-16 06:29:45">November 16, 2024 at 6:29 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Anger and anxiety were dominant emotions among transgender rights activists nationwide. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9120895 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education category-environment category-national-politics category-news category-politics" 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