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Families with young children protest the separation of immigrant families in July on Capitol Hill. The California State Teachers’ Retirement System on Nov. 7 voted to divest from CoreCivic and GEO Group. Teachers drew attention to the companies because they had contracts to house immigrants detained at the border.

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California teacher pension fund pulls money out of immigrant detention centers

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System on Nov. 7 voted to divest from CoreCivic and GEO Group. Teachers drew attention to the companies because they had contracts to house immigrants detained at the border.

Delaware Democrat Kerri Evelyn Harris hugs a supporter after participating in a town hall, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, at the University of Delaware in Newark, Del.

Politics & Government

The Democrats’ way back: How the progressive insurgency will reshape the party

In the first of a special five-part miniseries, host Alex Roarty, who covers the Democratic Party for McClatchy, talks with Delaware activist and former Senate candidate Kerri Evelyn Harris about how new voices that emerged in the 2018 midterms will shape the party’s future headed into 2020.

Capitol Alert

Is the California Republican Party salvageable? + #Election2018 Updates

Republicans are facing the prospect of losing six congressional seats, having already suffered three defeats. A former GOP Assembly leader worries her party is in disarray and beyond repair.

See Paradise in the aftermath of the Camp Fire

Capitol Alert

Brown swings back at Trump: Climate change is propelling California’s fires, governor says

Gov. Jerry Brown at a Camp Fire press conference said climate change threatens “our way of life.” He spoke after a President Donald Trump tweet seemed to blame California for wildfires that wiped out parts of Santa Rosa, Redding and Paradise.

An election worker separates ballots from security envelopes at the King County Elections office Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Renton, Wash. Election workers in King County collected more than 100,000 ballots from drop boxes a day earlier, on Election Day, and over 50,000 came in the mail Wednesday.

Politics & Government

Cyber experts cite vulnerabilities in Washington, North Carolina voting security

Security gaps similar to those found in Georgia’s system, though less porous, have been identified in Washington state, cyber experts say. North Carolina could be susceptible to fake registration updates sent by mail.

Politics & Government

Roberts is not ruling out another Senate run. But he has to pass the farm bill first.

The passage of the farm bill offers a test of Sen. Pat Roberts’ clout before the Kansas Republican makes his final decision on another run in a state where agriculture is one of the main industries.

The Forest Service wants to round up 1,000 wild horses in this California forest

Capitol Alert

California AG warns feds of felony charges if wild horses are sold for slaughter

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra warned the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service that it is a felony to sell wild horses for the purpose of slaughter. The warning comes as the feds conclude a gather of nearly 1,000 mustangs in Modoc County.

Residents describe evacuating from Paradise as Camp Fire rages

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Gov. Brown requests presidential major disaster declaration for state’s wildfires

Gov. Brown has requested a presidential major disaster declaration in order to help California residents affected by November’s wildfires access extra resources

President Donald Trump, who is currently in France to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, sent multiple tweets Saturday, November 10, 2018, about the fires raging in California.Firefighters clapped back after Trump threatened to pull federal funding for California wildfire relief.

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Firefighters call Trump tweet on California wildfires ‘reckless and insulting’

California firefighters are clapping back at President Donald Trump for comments he made in a tweet Saturday morning threatening to pull federal funding for California wildfire relief as another devastating round of blazes ravage the state.

Democratic Assembly Member Anna Caballero and Republican Rob Poythress

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Republican concedes in key state Senate race, scales tip toward Democrat ‘supermajority’

A Democrat has all but officially won what is considered one of the most important races this election for California’s legislature.

Harley Rouda: ‘If you don’t have a seat at the dinner table, then you’re on the menu

Capitol Alert

Harley Rouda declares victory over 30-year Congressman Dana Rohrabacher

Democrat Harley Rouda is claiming victory over Dana Rohrabacher, “Putin’s favorite congressman.” Rohrabacher is approaching his 30th year in office. Rouda’s win is a major blow to Republicans.

New York Democratic congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks with reporters after voting, Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018, in the Parkchester community of the Bronx, N.Y.

National Politics

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Fox News for mocking her inability to afford housing in Washington, D.C.

Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Fox News after its hosts mocked her for saying she couldn't afford rent in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump talks with reporters before departing for France on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Washington.

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Future seems uncertain for Trump’s acting attorney general

The future seems uncertain for President Donald Trump's just-named acting attorney general.

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More prison time for DMV fraudsters caught up in fake truck licensing scheme

Two more convictions have been decided in the FBI sting that uncovered false commercial licenses, including one of the DMV employees at the center of the case.

Katie Hill, a Democratic Party candidate from California’s 25th congressional district speak waves at supporters during an election watch party Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Santa Clarita, Calif. Hill is running against Republican incumbent Steve Knight.

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The Latest: 3 races too close to call in Southern California

Three U.S. House races in the one-time Republican stronghold of Orange County, California, remain too close to call.

Josh Harder Supporters Gather And Wait For Results

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Harder surges past Denham in latest count; other Stanislaus races largely unchanged

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally at Huntington Tri-State Airport, Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Huntington, W.Va.

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The Latest: Trump threatens to withhold federal payments

President Trump threatens to withhold federal payments to California, claiming its forest management is "so poor".

Watch Gavin Newsom speak after becoming governor

Capitol Alert

Gavin Newsom turns to top Hillary Clinton adviser to launch administration

Gavin Newsom, the governor-elect of California, on Nov. 9, 2018, announced Ann O’Leary as his chief of staff and Ana Matosantos as his cabinet secretary. He also launched a website to apply for administration jobs.

Politics & Government

Democrats gain ground in California US House battles

3 Democrats gained ground in closely contested U.S. House races in California, where votes continue to be counted.

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Appeals court gives ‘Dreamers’ — even those in the Central Valley — temporary relief

Dreamers nationwide and in the Central Valley will avoid deportation for the time being after a federal appeals court reaffirmed a preliminary injunction to stop an attempt to end DACA by the Trump administration.

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