federal
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In a nod to the seriousness of the situation, three federal lawmakers representing California have appealed to the Trump administration to issue a disaster declaration over the incident.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
“We’re basically being enslaved by them,” Mr. Rinderknecht said when asked by federal investigators why someone might commit arson in the Palisades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
California’s approach is to push forward with offshore wind preparations that fall within its jurisdiction, readying the ports and the power grid to eventually take on electricity from 1,000 turbines in federal waters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Two Cuban diplomats were expelled and three nondiplomatic operatives arrested on federal sabotage-conspiracy charges.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
The Constitution contained no provision that committed the newly created federal government to a policy of gradual emancipation, or in any clear sense placed slavery on the road to ultimate extinction.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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