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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a long list of accomplishments, many of them progressive. In the race for New York City mayor, that experience hasn't given him the boost he wanted.

After months of layoffs and funding cuts by the Trump administration, the government shutdown has given some federal employees hope that their voices are finally being heard.

The government's colossal failure to respond after Hurricane Katrina led to major reforms at the nation's top disaster agency. Now, the Trump administration has reversed some of those changes.

Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.

This year, KPBS turns 65—a milestone that represents decades of trusted news, storytelling, and service to the San Diego community. We simply couldn’t have reached this moment without the support of people like you. We are pleased to extend a special invitation to join us in celebrating our 65th birthday featuring special guest, Amna Nawaz, Co-Anchor and Co-Managing Editor, PBS News Hour. This is more than an event—it’s a celebration of 65 years of public service in San Diego. It’s also a chance to invest in the next chapter of KPBS: one where truth matters, curiosity is encouraged, and every voice counts. Help fuel the next 65 years and advance our mission to reflect, connect, and inspire our community. Cost: $165 per ticket. RSVP by September 2, 2025.

USAID was the lead American agency in disaster response. Now that it's been dismantled, questions are arising about how effective U.S. relief efforts will be in Jamaica after the hurricane.

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The San Diego Padres were terrific at Petco Park this season, going 52-29 on their way to an NL wild card. It was a different story on the road.

Earlier this year, "quiet" was one word to describe the Virginia race for governor. Then came DOGE, a text message scandal down ballot, a redistricting surprise, the government shutdown and more.

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