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What’s in the $95B reconciliation package 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  House Republicans released a $95 billion budget blueprint on Wednesday in hopes of securing a compromise for supplemental funding on defense, election integrity and other issues.  The budget resolution is the third attempt

Jay Clayton, nominee for National Intelligence Director, testifies during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, on July 15, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Takeaways from DNI nominee’s confirmation hearing 

By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer  U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton shared his vision for the intelligence community during his confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence on Wednesday.  Clayton, who was nominated last month by President Donald

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Ukraine says it hit Russia petro giant 870 miles away  

By Victoria Friedman Contributing Writer  Ukraine said it struck two major oil facilities in Russia, including a petrochemical giant hundreds of miles away from the frontline, using long-range drones.   The Ukrainian General

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Darline Graham Nordone sworn into brother’s Senate seat 

By Jackson Richman & Nathan Worcester Contributing Writers  Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., was sworn into her brother’s old Senate seat on Tuesday.  Nordone, who had never held public

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US launches new round of strikes against Iran 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   U.S. forces launched new strikes against Iran on Sunday, U.S. Central Command announced in a social media post.  CENTCOM said the attacks on Sunday, directed by President Donald

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 

By Melanie Sun & Tom Gantert Contributing Writers  Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died after a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening, his office said in a statement.   Preliminary findings by the medical examiner, which were released by his

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CPUC alerts landline customers 

AT&T is planning to end its “legacy voice service,” also known as “landlines,” which has prompted some concern in the past from Santa Clarita Valley customers, particularly those in rural areas, or places

Tyler Robinson speaks with his attorney Kathryn Nester during a hearing for Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, in 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, on April 17, 2026. Trent Nelson/Pool via Reuters

Court told Kirk shooting suspect confessed to roommate 

By Darlene McCormick Sanchez Contributing Writer  In dramatic audio testimony, defendant Tyler Robinson’s former roommate said Robinson cried and regretted his actions after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed by a

Planning Commission irked by Belcaro schedule 

Several members of the Planning Commission expressed concern Tuesday about the discussion of the Belcaro of Sand Canyon project at City Hall, questioning why the meeting was held the same day a more-than-7,000-page report on the project was