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GOP probes Fauci diary: Becerra accused of withholding records
politics16 days ago

GOP probes Fauci diary: Becerra accused of withholding records

The House Oversight Committee accuses former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra of withholding Fauci’s COVID-era diary and cellphone despite a 2023 records request, as it seeks an explanation and the materials’ release. Current HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has since turned over the diary to senators, and lawmakers note diary entries discussing school closures and Fauci’s public profile. Comer has set a Sept. 2 deadline for responses and warns of potential consequences if information was concealed, while Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment at a July hearing.

via Fox News|
#covid-diary#fauci#house-oversight-committee
Becerra’s California Lead Narrows as Hilton Gains Ground in New Governor Poll
politics22 days ago

Becerra’s California Lead Narrows as Hilton Gains Ground in New Governor Poll

A Berkeley/LA Times poll of 2,310 likely California voters (Aug. 3–9) finds Democrat Xavier Becerra ahead of Republican Steve Hilton 55%–37% in the governor’s race, but his lead has narrowed from 25 points to 18 as Hilton edges up. Becerra leads in Los Angeles, San Diego, the Bay Area, and the Central Coast, while Hilton leads in the San Joaquin Valley and North Coast/Sierra; Orange County and the Inland Empire are closely contested. Analysts call the shift normal movement, noting Becerra’s strong Democratic backing and broader support among independents/nonpartisans, even as Hilton retains GOP support. The race comes amid ongoing campaign scrutiny and limited public appearances from Becerra.

via New York Post|
#california#governor-election-2026#politics
California Democrats back billionaire tax, fueling intra-party clash with Newsom and Becerra
politics1 month ago

California Democrats back billionaire tax, fueling intra-party clash with Newsom and Becerra

At its San Diego convention, the California Democratic Party endorsed Proposition 40—a one-time 5% tax on about 200 billionaires, expected to raise around $100 billion for healthcare funding—over the objections of Gov. Newsom and gubernatorial candidate Becerra, highlighting a split within the party as the measure heads to the November ballot.

via New York Post|
#billionaire-tax#california-politics#gavin-newsom
politics1 month ago

Calif. Dems marshal campaign to block voter ID ballot Prop 39

California Democrats, led by gubernatorial frontrunner Xavier Becerra and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, have launched a fundraising-backed effort to defeat Prop 39, a statewide voter-ID ballot measure. The campaign faces a fundraising edge for proponents but argues the initiative would restrict voting; opponents include SEIU California, California Teachers Association and Planned Parenthood, with a coordinated effort under 'No on 39 — Block Trump’s Election Rigging' tying the issue to national politics.

via Politico|
#california-politics#fundraising#politics
Trump-backed Hilton advances to CA governor showdown with Becerra
politics2 months ago

Trump-backed Hilton advances to CA governor showdown with Becerra

Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton clinched a top spot in California’s gubernatorial primary and will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in November, setting up a high-stakes race pitting Hilton’s tax-cutting, MAGA-aligned stance against Becerra’s immigrant protections and long government record. Billionaire Tom Steyer finished third and urged Californians to unite behind Becerra. Early tallies gave Becerra a slight edge over Hilton, highlighting a sharp policy contrast as the two veterans prepare for the general election.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-governor-race#california-primary-results#politics
politics2 months ago

Steyer’s California exit dims climate spotlight in governor race

Tom Steyer’s third-place finish in the California Democratic primary ends his bid to center climate policy in the governor’s race, leaving Xavier Becerra to face Republican Steve Hilton. Environmentalists lament the loss of a climate hawk as Steyer—who spent about $213 million—endorses Becerra, signaling a potentially less aggressive climate debate in the general election while Becerra touts environmental credentials and affordability.

via Politico|
#california-politics#climate-policy#elections-2026
Trump-backed Steve Hilton advances to November in California governor race
politics2 months ago

Trump-backed Steve Hilton advances to November in California governor race

Trump-backed British-born strategist Steve Hilton advanced to California’s November governor race by finishing in the top two in the nonpartisan primary, setting up a contest against Democrat Xavier Becerra; Hilton led early counts but late mail ballots shifted momentum to Becerra, illustrating the uphill path Hilton faces in a heavily Democratic state.

via The Guardian|
#california-governor-race#nonpartisan-primary#politics
California Governor Race: Hilton Heads to November showdown
politics2 months ago

California Governor Race: Hilton Heads to November showdown

Republican Steve Hilton, a British-American former Fox News host, advanced to the November general election to face Democrat Xavier Becerra after winning about 25% of California's June 2 top-two primary. Hilton pledges steep spending and regulatory cuts, including eliminating the income tax on the first $100,000 of earnings with a flat tax above that, offset by large cuts to state spending. California remains a heavily Democratic state (Democrats outnumber Republicans roughly two-to-one), making the race a traditional partisan contest highlighted by Trump’s endorsement of Hilton and the exit of Tom Steyer, who endorsed Becerra.

via CalMatters|
#california-governor-election-2026#politics#steve-hilton
Hilton Seeks Upset as Becerra Heads California Governor’s Race
politics2 months ago

Hilton Seeks Upset as Becerra Heads California Governor’s Race

Republican Steve Hilton advances to the California governor’s race general election to face Democrat Xavier Becerra; with 88% of votes counted, Becerra leads Hilton 28% to 25%, while Steyer is roughly at 23% and Chad Bianco remains in double digits. Because California relies on mail-in ballots, results could take weeks, helping Hilton as he enters a race in a state that has not elected a Republican governor in 20 years; Hilton is Trump-endorsed and contends with a rising Becerra in a Democratic-leaning state.

via NBC News|
#california#california-governor-race#politics
Becerra’s unlikely comeback reshapes California’s governor race
politics2 months ago

Becerra’s unlikely comeback reshapes California’s governor race

Xavier Becerra, who started the California governor race with weak polling and little excitement, surged to the top after former Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations, leveraging his resume, Latino background, and working-class appeal to bolster support and advance to the general election. If he wins in November, he would be California’s first Latino governor since 1875, but the final lineup remains unsettled as ballots continue to be tallied and the top-two race solidifies against possible opponents like Hilton or Steyer.

via The Guardian|
#california-governor-race#eric-swalwell#latino-voters
Becerra clinches runoff spot, poised to become California’s first elected Latino governor
politics2 months ago

Becerra clinches runoff spot, poised to become California’s first elected Latino governor

Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra clinched one of the top two spots in California’s gubernatorial primary, setting up a November showdown with Republican Steve Hilton and potentially making him the state’s first elected Latino governor, in a race shaped by Swalwell’s scandal fallout and California’s top-two primary system.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-governor-race#latino-representation#politics
LA mayoral race tightens as Pratt's lead over Raman narrows
politics2 months ago

LA mayoral race tightens as Pratt's lead over Raman narrows

California's top-two primaries yielded a tightening LA mayoral contest, with Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman shrinking to about 1% as 78% of ballots were counted, keeping Karen Bass on track for a November runoff. In the governor's race, Xavier Becerra overtook Steve Hilton for the second general-election slot, with Hilton and Tom Steyer vying for the other berth under California's top-two system; counties will continue counting mail ballots in the coming days.

via CBS News|
#la-mayoral-race#los-angeles#nithya-raman