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US Chamber asks Congress to avoid corporate tax hike 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce asked Congress not to raise corporate taxes next year and to support “pro-growth tax policies” that ensure robust economic gains.  In

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., on July 20, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu. 

Vance: Trump would veto a national abortion ban 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump would, if elected, veto a national abortion ban, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, said on Sunday.  “If you’re not supporting

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Nixon library in Yorba Linda on June 12, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, backs Trump 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Friday that he’s suspending his campaign and throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump.  “In my

Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

Harris delivers acceptance speech at DNC 

By Ivan Pentchoukov, Lawrence Wilson and Emel Akan Contributing Writers  CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the biggest speech of her political career at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday,

Press release

Jepsen announces candidacy for City Council 

News release  Bryce Jepsen has announced his candidacy for the Santa Clarita City Council’s District 1 seat in the Nov. 5 election.  District 1 represent portions of Newhall and Canyon

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, shares remarks during the VIA Cocktails & Conversation with Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo at Margarita's Mexican Grill on Wednesday, July 10. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Schiavo gets two education bills to final hurdle 

Two bills authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, that would affect educational institutions across California cleared the Senate’s Appropriations Committee last week.  Assembly Bills 2999 and 3074, both authored by

Delegates listen to former President Barack Obama speak during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Obamas take stage, Harris coronated as nominee 

By Jacob Burg, Nathan Worcester Contributing Writers  CHICAGO — Democrats saw continued momentum during day two of their convention in Chicago on Tuesday as delegates from across the country officially coronated