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Phillip M. Bailey
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Chief Political Correspondent, USA Today
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Regional Security , Political Affairs
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By Phillip M. Bailey Verified| USA Today Verified If Kamala Harris does pull the trigger on running for governor of California later this year she'd be the top contender, a new poll finds. An Emerson College survey released Thursday shows 31% of Golden State voters who plan to cast a ballot in the June 2026 primary would support the former vice president over a wide-ranging field. But California voters are evenly split on whether the 60-year-old Democrat, who lost last year's pivotal presidential race, should enter the race.
By Phillip M. Bailey Verified| USA Today Verified Democratic lawmakers say if a wrongly deported man sent to a supermax prison in El Salvador isn't brought back to the U.S., they will visit the central American country, adding further pressure on the Trump administration for his release. President Donald Trump met with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office on Monday, where he praised the foreign leader for opening his country's notorious prison system to alleged gang members and detainees the U.S. wants out of the country.
By Phillip M. Bailey Verified| USA Today Verified If Kamala Harris does pull the trigger on running for governor of California later this year she'd be the top contender, a new poll finds. An Emerson College survey released Thursday shows 31% of Golden State voters who plan to cast a ballot in the June 2026 primary would support the former vice president over a wide-ranging field. But California voters are evenly split on whether the 60-year-old Democrat, who lost last year's pivotal presidential race, should enter the race.
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USA Today
USA TODAY is a prominent American daily newspaper and multi-platform news organization, established on September 14, 1982, by Al Neuharth under Gannett Co. Based in McLean, Virginia, its mission is to foster national dialogue through accessible and visually engaging storytelling across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. The flagship print newspaper, launched in 1982, quickly gained popularity, exceeding 1 million copies in circulation by 1983. USA TODAY also offers a robust digital platform, USATODAY.com, which provides continuous updates on news, sports, finance, and lifestyle, along with interactive content and reader engagement features. The organization has successfully expanded into mobile applications, achieving over 18 million downloads, and offers breaking news alerts and specialized newsletters. USA TODAY collaborates with institutions like Harvard School of Public Health and Gallup for national surveys, covering a wide range of topics. With a diverse audience, USA TODAY serves middle-market readers through its print and digital offerings, attracting millions of unique visitors monthly and providing valuable advertising opportunities across its platforms.
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Founded: 1982