Democratic state Sen. Dave Min won the highly competitive race for California’s 47th Congressional District, defeating Republican Scott Baugh despite recent GOP gains in voter registration. The victory ensures Democrats will retain the seat, but may not be enough to secure a majority in the House. Min, a former law professor, emphasized women’s rights, gun violence prevention, and climate action during his campaign, while Baugh focused on border security, inflation, and fighting the fentanyl epidemic. Min raised nearly $6 million for his campaign, while outside groups spent millions supporting and opposing both candidates.
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Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump’s orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
An appeals court lifted a block on executive orders by President Trump seeking to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, allowing them to be enforced as a lawsuit unfolds. The court found that the orders could eventually raise concerns about First Amendment rights but ruled that the nationwide injunction was too broad. The orders, which target DEI programs, had been challenged for being unconstitutional and discouraging support for diversity initiatives. Full Article
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