Obama reacts to violence at US Capitol: 'shame for our nation'
"History will rightly remember today’s violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation. But we’d be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise."
"History will rightly remember today’s violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation. But we’d be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise."
Newsom cancels news conference as "caution" amid protests
California Gov. Gavin Newsom cancelled a Wednesday news conference on the coronavirus out of “an abundance of caution" after pro-Trump protesters gathered outside the state Capitol.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom cancelled a Wednesday news conference on the coronavirus out of “an abundance of caution" after pro-Trump protesters gathered outside the state Capitol.
Chaos: Pro-Trump rioters make selves at home inside Capitol, sitting behind desks, making off with podiums
Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, some walking into lawmakers’ offices, sitting behind desks and apparently making off with podiums.
Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, some walking into lawmakers’ offices, sitting behind desks and apparently making off with podiums.
Biden calls on Trump to go on national TV and demand end to 'siege' on Capitol
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday called on President Donald Trump to demand an end to the “siege” underway at the U.S. Capitol building.
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday called on President Donald Trump to demand an end to the “siege” underway at the U.S. Capitol building.
Brawl breaks out after unlawful assembly declared at pro-Trump protest in downtown Los Angeles
Protesters clashed Wednesday afternoon at a pro-Trump rally in downtown Los Angeles following a widespread protest over President-elect Joe Biden’s certification as the winner of the November election.
Protesters clashed Wednesday afternoon at a pro-Trump rally in downtown Los Angeles following a widespread protest over President-elect Joe Biden’s certification as the winner of the November election.
Rep. Ilhan Omar drawing up articles of impeachment for Trump
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is writing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after a large mob of his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is writing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after a large mob of his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
Gov. Newsom proposes $600 payment for low-income Californians
Millions of low-income Californians would get a $600 payment from the state under a budget proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Millions of low-income Californians would get a $600 payment from the state under a budget proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Joe Biden to nominate judge Merrick Garland as attorney general
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.
'We will never give up, we will never concede': President Trump speaks at rally before Electoral College count
President Donald Trump slammed the media and members of the Republican party while urging Vice President Mike Pence to "do the right thing" during his address to supporters Wednesday who rallied near the White House in support of his efforts to overturn the presidential election results.
President Donald Trump slammed the media and members of the Republican party while urging Vice President Mike Pence to "do the right thing" during his address to supporters Wednesday who rallied near the White House in support of his efforts to overturn the presidential election results.
Newsom recall effort reaches 1 million signatures
A Newport Beach-based effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom reached a milestone of 1 million signatures, organizers announced Monday.
A Newport Beach-based effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom reached a milestone of 1 million signatures, organizers announced Monday.
Trump renews pressure on Pence, says if VP 'comes through' and decertifies, he will 'win the presidency'
President Trump early Wednesday put the pressure on Vice President Pence, saying that if he "comes through for us" and decertifies the Electoral College, he will "win the presidency."
President Trump early Wednesday put the pressure on Vice President Pence, saying that if he "comes through for us" and decertifies the Electoral College, he will "win the presidency."
Trump says he will 'fight like hell' to hold on to the presidency
With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the Electoral College vote.
With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the Electoral College vote.
Former Pentagon chiefs say time to question election results 'has passed' in warning to Trump
All 10 living former secretaries of defense are cautioning against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud in an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump.
All 10 living former secretaries of defense are cautioning against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud in an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump.
House Democrats ask FBI to open criminal investigation into Trump call with Georgia elections chief
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.
Former San Diego mayor launches committee to run for governor
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a Republican, launched an exploratory committee to run for governor and is supporting the recall of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a Republican, launched an exploratory committee to run for governor and is supporting the recall of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.
Texas judge dismisses suit aimed at overturning Biden's victory in November election
A Texas judge nominated by Trump has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert and a group of GOP electors from Arizona that aims to give Vice President Mike Pence the power to overturn the results of the November election.
A Texas judge nominated by Trump has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert and a group of GOP electors from Arizona that aims to give Vice President Mike Pence the power to overturn the results of the November election.
Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19
For months, California did many of the right things to avoid a catastrophic surge from the pandemic. But by the time Gov. Newsom said on Dec. 15 that 5,000 body bags were being distributed, it was clear that the nation’s most populous state had entered a new phase of the COVID-19 crisis.
For months, California did many of the right things to avoid a catastrophic surge from the pandemic. But by the time Gov. Newsom said on Dec. 15 that 5,000 body bags were being distributed, it was clear that the nation’s most populous state had entered a new phase of the COVID-19 crisis.
Critics and family torn by violence hold a 'Recall George Gascón' vigil
Families who have been torn apart by violence and senseless murders of their loved ones gathered for a candlelight vigil outside the Hall of Justice Thursday night.
Families who have been torn apart by violence and senseless murders of their loved ones gathered for a candlelight vigil outside the Hall of Justice Thursday night.
Inauguration Day: Biden to hold memorial for COVID-19 victims before taking oath
President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.
President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.