Trump administration officials released significant amounts of water from two dams in California’s Central Valley to make a political point, falsely blaming the Los Angeles wildfires on the state’s water policies. The releases, sending water toward the Central Valley, won’t reach Southern California. President Trump’s inaccurate claims about water policies led to an abrupt order to increase water releases, causing concern among experts and local officials about the potential impact on infrastructure and communities downstream.
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Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93
Alan K. Simpson, a former Republican senator from Wyoming, died at 93 after struggling to recover from a broken hip and complications from frostbite. Known for his folksy demeanor and controversial remarks, Simpson championed immigration reforms and conservative Supreme Court candidates, while clashing with women's groups, environmentalists, and the press. He had a tumultuous youth, but redeemed himself through a successful political career and bipartisan efforts on issues like immigration and abortion rights. Full Article
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