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This week, two independent expenditure committees are being formed to back Becerra’s candidacy, including one associated with Newsom’s longtime political advisors, who declined to comment about the matter.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Hegseth was also reportedly irked by Phelan communicating directly on the matter with Trump, which Hegseth took to be a slight.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
Wilson and O’Neill have exchanged messages since the news of her appointment, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
In a statement, Amazon said that it has taken up the matter of what to do with “The Apprentice” but that the discussion has remained very much in its early stages.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Whatever the truth of the matter, William’s brief letter makes us look again at what we know about her life.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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