Aisha Wahab gets a seat in Congress after Swalwell’s exit
Aisha Wahab, a progressive California state senator, is set to fulfill the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s congressional term.
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Aisha Wahab gets a seat in Congress after Swalwell’s exit
Aisha Wahab, a progressive California state senator, is set to fulfill the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s congressional term.
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Read the full story →Bulldozers Stop at Big Bend After Bipartisan Outcry
The bulldozers have stopped at Big Bend National Park. For now.
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