The state Democratic party is attempting to shame its own governor candidates out of the race due to too many Democrats running for the position. This comes as President Trump continues to escalate his feud with SF-based Anthropic, who have sued the Trump administration for a ban on their products from military use. Meanwhile, the California Teachers Association has made a significant effort to improve their members' benefits. The US has been bombing Iran with bombs, but Iran may be preparing a counterattack by deploying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The false tweet by Energy Secretary Chris Wright caused oil prices to fluctuate.