World & Nation

Rep. Swalwell's suit alleges abuse of power, adds to scrutiny of Trump official's mortgage probes
Rep. Eric Swalwell sued housing finance agency chief Bill Pulte, accusing him of misusing government databases to baselessly target Trump opponents. — Nov 26
Why outrage is erupting over Trump plan to exclude nursing from 'professional' designation
A coalition of nursing and other health-care organizations are pushing back against a Trump administration plan that limits what programs are considered 'professional,' capping access to student loans for some. — Nov 26
Violent conflict over water hit a record last year
Violence over water is on the rise worldwide. Researchers counted a record 420 incidents of conflict in 2024, many in Ukraine and the Middle East. — Nov 26
Californians sharply divided along partisan lines about immigration raids, poll finds
California voters are sharply divided among partisan lines about the Trump administration's immigration raids in Los Angeles and across the nation earlier this year, according to a new poll. — Nov 26
Chabria: California's first partner pushes to regulate AI while Trump and tech bros thunder forward
Siebel Newsom's push for California to do more to regulate AI comes at the same time that President Trump is threatening to stop states from overseeing the technology. — Nov 26

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