Biden participated in special counsel interview regarding classified documents investigation

The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.

Major California bills Newsom just signed, vetoed

Gov. Gavin Newsom took action on a slew of bills over the weekend and has until Oct. 14 to act on legislation that lawmakers have sent to his desk.

Parents in Sylmar fear the man accused of threatening kids might get away with light punishment

Parents in Sylmar fear that a man who was accused of making threats against children may get away with a light penalty, despite allegations that he "wanted to kill" the students.

Donald Trump's penthouse value estimate raised by millions due to fame, execs testify in fraud trial

An executive told a New York court Thursday that a $100 million hike in the estimate was based on a single email from a real estate broker who was told the triplex was three times its actual size.

Trump endorses Jim Jordan to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"

Trump would accept House speakership for 'short period' while Republicans decide on permanent replacement

Trump said he would accept a short-term House speaker role to serve as a “unifier" for the GOP until a conclusion is reached on which member of Congress should take on the leadership post.

Trump's rhetoric offers insight into how he might govern as president again

Trump in recent weeks encouraged Biden's impeachment because of his own impeachments and urged his party to shut down the U.S. government with the hope it would stall some of the criminal cases he faces.

Commander, Biden's dog, no longer at White House after 'series' of biting incidents

President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is “not presently on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents involving White House staff and U.S. Secret Service officers.

Trump lawyers go after accountant, appeal major pretrial ruling in New York fraud case

The trial that could block former President Donald Trump from doing business in New York is drilling down on a major question: Was it his company or was it hired accountants that bore responsibility for financial statements that the state calls fraudulent.

GOP lawmakers float Trump for House speaker after McCarthy's ousting

After Kevin McCarthy's ousting, Rep. Matt Gaetz's motion, an unlikely nominee emerges: former President Donald Trump for speaker.

Laphonza Butler is sworn into US Senate by Vice President Kamala Harris

Laphonza Butler is the only Black woman serving in the U.S. Senate and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent California in the chamber.

Trump seethes through the start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth

Aggrieved and defiant, former President Donald Trump spent a day in court Monday for the sometimes testy start of a trial in a fraud lawsuit that could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties.

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world

Jimmy Carter has always been a man of discipline and habit. But the former president broke routine Sunday, putting off his practice of quietly watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Plains.

Trump in Anaheim: Former president delivers keynote speech at GOP convention

Most of the attention at the California Republican Party Fall Convention in Anaheim will be on the GOP presidential candidates -- including former President Donald Trump.