9th Cir. Makes Rare Visit to Pacific Territory

A courthouse on the island of Saipan in the Pacific Ocean, about 6,000 miles from San Francisco, hosted the US’ largest federal appeals court for a special oral argument sitting Wednesday, the first time the court has held arguments in the Pacific territories in over two decades.

Meet the New Solicitor General

A Q&A with Samuel Harbourt, who talked about his journey, what he wants to achieve in this role, and what he sees the office focusing on under his leadership.

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US Chamber Tests Members’ Will to Fight Trump on H-1B Visas

The nation’s largest business lobby is soliciting support from its members for a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its changes to the visa system for skilled foreign workers, setting up a potentially rancorous battle between corporate America and the president.

California Gov. Newsom Endorses More Oversight of AI Sector

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signaled his support Wednesday for more regulation of AI companies, potentially including a first-in-the-nation measure that would require developers of advanced artificial intelligence models to disclose their safety protocols.

Best Buy, Apple, Others Make Millions From California Tax Deals

A few dozen California cities have lucrative deals with retail giants like Apple, Best Buy, and Nike. These deals result in the cities paying millions of dollars from their local tax revenue back to the companies. In this video, we explore how these deals work and what some city and state lawmakers are hoping to do about it.