A history of Veterans Day
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National news, federal courts, state actions and major events across the country.
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California opens first behavioral health facility funded by Proposition 1
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 30 that the Ritter Center in San Rafael, the first facility funded by Proposition 1, is open.
Federal government approves FEMA individual aid for 20 Texas counties after July floods
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the federal government approved the state's appeal for FEMA Individual Assistance after July storms and flooding.
California partners with 112 groups in overdose prevention program
California is partnering with 112 community organizations to prevent opioid and stimulant use and connect people to treatment.
California budget provides $193 million for immigration-related services
The 2026-27 California budget provides $193 million to support families with immigration-related services, according to the governor's office.
California reports enforcement totals on illegal cannabis, hemp and kratom products
Governor Gavin Newsom's office said California has embargoed or destroyed about $10 million worth of kratom and 7-OH products.
Newsom sends California federal judges letter on election warrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to the Chief District Judges of the four federal district courts in California on Oct. 31, 2026.
How a case reaches the Supreme Court
Most Supreme Court cases are appeals from lower courts, and a losing party asks the Court to take a case by filing a petition for a writ of certiorari.
Census Bureau releases 2025 education data: 38% of women, 34% of men hold bachelor's degrees
The U.S. Census Bureau released its Educational Attainment in the United States: 2025 table package on Wednesday.
Census Bureau: about 14% of California households own or lease EVs
About 14% of California households owned or leased an electric vehicle, compared with 5.5% nationally, according to the Census Bureau.
Former BizJet sales manager pleads guilty to foreign bribery conspiracy
Jald Jensen, 73, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Justice Department said.
Federal court rules Navy not in violation of Clean Water Act at Pearl Harbor
The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii ruled this week that the Navy is not in violation of the Clean Water Act at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
DEA begins issuing federal registrations to more than 900 medical marijuana dispensaries
The Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing its first federal registrations to more than 900 state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries.
Justice Department awards nearly $300 million to four cities for crime fighting
The Justice Department selected Jacksonville, East Baton Rouge Parish, Jackson and St. Louis for nearly $300 million in federal funding.
Former contractor charged with leaking defense information, stealing night vision goggles
James Thomas Ashbacher, 37, of Spring Lake, North Carolina, was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday.
Justice Department names Stephen Falanga director of U.S. Trustee Program
Attorney General Todd Blanche selected Stephen V. Falanga to lead the U.S. Trustee Program, effective Nov. 2.
Justice Department refers two asphalt mergers to states, which secure facility sales
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division closed investigations into Colas's purchase of Suit-Kote and CRH's purchase of Arcosa.
Justice Department details work with state attorneys general on local mergers
The Justice Department said it will sometimes investigate local mergers, including when an antitrust issue of national significance is involved.
Justice Department charges 18 more in North Carolina with illegal voting
The Justice Department announced Thursday that 18 more noncitizens in North Carolina were charged over voting in the 2024 election.