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John Beam, college football coach in 'Last Chance U,' has died after being shot, police say

By Mike Catalini, Haven Daley, Associated Press

College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U,” has died after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday, and a suspect has been arrested.

DOJ sues to block California map that could tip control of Congress to Dems

By Alanna Durkin, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026.

California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.

Former Newsom aide indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary

By Trân Nguyễn, Jaimie Ding, Associated Press

Dana Williamson, a former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.

Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula

By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press

Consumers should stop using ByHeart powdered infant formula immediately.

WATCH: Newsom says Trump is 'weakness masquerading as strength' at Texas rally

By Michael R. Blood, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

With Proposition 50, Newsom successfully bet he could persuade California voters to throw out independently drawn U.S. House maps in favor of new districts designed to help Democrats win five more seats. His gamble was a response to Trump's redistricting push in Texas, where Republicans…

Fact-checking Trump's claims on mail-in voting in California

By Liz Landers

The president has long been a vocal critic of mail-in voting, blaming it for his 2020 election loss and often tying mail-in ballots to unproven claims of voter fraud.

WATCH: Nancy Pelosi announces she won't seek reelection, urges Americans to fight for ideals

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Not only was she the first woman in the speaker's office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.

Republicans file lawsuit to block new congressional map approved by California voters

By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

California Republicans have filed a lawsuit to block a new U.S. House map that voters just approved.

What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new U.S. House map

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

California's new map could counter that with five additional seats for Democrats. Redistricting in Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio leaves Republicans still ahead. But more states soon could take up redistricting.