~ Steyer Wins Big Union Backing in CA, Releases New Sanctuary Plan

Del Beccaro: The California Teachers Association surprisingly backs Steyer who has no political experience and despite (or perhaps because of) his radical positions.  That backing and his unlimited money and a recent poll showing him ahead of other Democrats.  It also ensures he will finish in the Top 2 barring his collapse.

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~ Judiciary Chair confirms House moving to expunge Trump impeachment over Ukraine phone call – Declassified files reveal CIA analyst coordinated with Adam Schiff before filing

~ Iran Foreign Minister declares “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open”

~ Bernie Sanders, AOC-backed Democrat wins key House race; GOP fails to expand fragile majority

~ House approves short-term FISA spy powers extension after voting chaos

~ Sanders Resolution Blocking Arms Sales to Israel Garners Approval From 2028 Dem Presidential Hopefuls

~ Transportation Dept withholding $73M in federal funds from New York due to CDL failures

~ W. JAMES ANTLE: Conservative Virginia’s last stand in redistricting referendum

Economic Update

~ Oil Futures plummet on Iran War News.

~ California shows largest school enrollment drop since pandemic

~ Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton pull ahead in California governor race: poll

~ Gavin Newsom smack-talks candidates race to succeed him — calling Steyer too chaotic to run California: report

~ Nick Shirley confronts Democratic California legislators after slamming immigration privacy bill

~California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist