California lawmaker running for Congress is arrested for drunk driving

A California Democratic lawmaker running for a battleground congressional seat in Orange County has been arrested for drunk driving. State Sen. Dave Min, who was arrested Tuesday night in Sacramento, confirmed the arrest in a statement. “Last night I received a misdemeanor for driving under the influence. My decision to drive last night was irresponsible,” Min said. “I accept...

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Coinbase squares off with Washington’s top crypto skeptic

When Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam launched Coinbase more than a decade ago, they made an unconventional choice for a startup in the libertarian-leaning cryptocurrency market: They would embrace, not reject, regulation. Now, Coinbase is going to war with Washington’s top financial cop. In the five weeks since the Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission warned...

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World Bank taps Banga as next leader

Ajay Banga has been chosen to serve as the next president of the World Bank, taking over the global finance institution as it strives to help low-income countries overcome debt and combat climate change. The bank’s 25-member executive board voted in favor of Banga on Wednesday after the former Mastercard executive traveled the globe in recent weeks to shore up support. President...

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National test scores show decline in history and civics proficiency

Knowledge of civics among the nation's eighth-graders fell for the first time since the federal government began testing children under the current framework in 1998, according to new results that come amid a broader concern about pandemic-era learning loss. The National Assessment of Educational Progress tests, known as the Nation’s Report Card, also show a 5-point decline...

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Florida GOP passes sweeping anti-immigration bill that gives DeSantis $12 million for migrant transports

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republicans on Tuesday handed Gov. Ron DeSantis another legislative victory after lawmakers signed off on a sweeping anti-immigration measure that will guarantee millions of dollars more for a controversial program the governor used to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard. DeSantis, who is expected to announce a run for president in the...

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‘Corruption toll’: Federal jury convicts 4 at Chicago bribery trial

CHICAGO — Federal jurors on Tuesday convicted all four defendants of bribery conspiracy at their trial in Chicago that provided an inside look at pay-to-play politics in Illinois that prosecutors said involved the state’s largest electric utility and, at the time, one of its most powerful politicians. It’s a resounding win for U.S. prosecutors in one of the biggest corruption...

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Judge rejects Zooey Zephyr's effort to return to Montana House

HELENA, Mont. — Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the transgender Montana lawmaker who was silenced after telling Republicans they would have blood on their hands for opposing gender-affirming health care for kids, cannot return to the statehouse House floor and participate in debate, a judge ruled Tuesday. The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject...

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