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Becerra Holds Wide Leads in Polling of California’s Governor Race

Unaffiliated voters leaned heavily toward Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in a recent poll, pushing him to his largest lead of this election cycle.

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Xavier Becerra has led his Republican opponent, Steve Hilton, in every poll of the California governor’s race since June.
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In Wooing Wavering Hispanic Voters, Trump Talks ICE, His Ballroom and Himself

President Trump veered off the topic at hand during a White House reception for Hispanic Heritage Month.

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President Trump’s remarks offered a glimpse into how his attempts to help his party in the midterms often clash with his brand of personality-driven politics.
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In Fractious France, Politicians Agree on One Thing: Pope Leo Was a Hit

In a four-day visit, Pope Leo XIV won praise across the political spectrum, even from its most avowedly secular figures.

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Pope Leo XIV, riding down Avenue des Champs-Élysées on Saturday. The crowds were a striking display of reverence from a proudly secular country.
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