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California's new attorney general and the state's opposition to Trump
California Governor Jerry Brown has picked Congressman Xavier Becerra for the state’s open attorney general seat. The position may gain national attention as state lawmakers pledge to fight the incoming Trump administration on several fronts.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown picked Congressman Xavier Becerra for the state’s open attorney general seat. That could set up California for political opposition to the Trump administration.
An effort to block an expansion of the government’s hacking powers died in the Senate yesterday. Rule 41 allows the FBI the power to hack into multiple computers nationwide with a single warrant.
The FDA is allowing large scale trials of ecstasy as a way to treat PTSD. A veteran shares his experience with the drug and the doctor who spearheaded the research.
Natalie Portman talks about playing the public and private sides of former first lady Jackie Kennedy in the new movie “Jackie.”
A Norwegian beats a Russian in the World Chess Championship, and everyone sees it a metaphor for the Cold War.
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