As Donald Trump returns to the White House, he has built the most formidable foundation of Republican electoral strength since the Ronald Reagan era in the 1980s.

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A centuries-old California massacre sits at the heart of a political showdown. A ballot initiative in an area 100 miles north of San Francisco aims to reckon with one town’s horrific past.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a possible contender in the 2028 presidential race, appears to be toughening his stance on issues that could follow him on the campaign trail, including homelessness.