California billionaire tax proposal moves to November ballot despite fierce opposition
California voters will decide on a controversial November ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund the state's Medicaid system.
California voters will decide on a controversial November ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund the state's Medicaid system.
TPS protections for 350,000 Haitians under threat
The justices allowed the Trump administration to end humanitarian protections that have permitted people from Haiti and Syria to live and work legally in the United States for more than a decade.
The justices allowed the Trump administration to end humanitarian protections that have permitted people from Haiti and Syria to live and work legally in the United States for more than a decade.
John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
JD Vance compares Richard Nixon and Donald Trump
During his Yorba Linda visit, JD Vance accused the "Deep State" of orchestrating alleged takedown efforts against Richard Nixon and Donald Trump.
During his Yorba Linda visit, JD Vance accused the "Deep State" of orchestrating alleged takedown efforts against Richard Nixon and Donald Trump.
Trump seeking $11 billion to help farmers with fuel and fertilizer costs
President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.
President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.
Supreme Court rules Trump administration can revive restrictive immigration policy
In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump pushes defense firms to speed weapons production
President Donald Trump met with ammunition manufacturers in hopes of speeding up weapons production.
President Donald Trump met with ammunition manufacturers in hopes of speeding up weapons production.
Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
California July 1 new laws: Wage hikes, phone-free schools, and tech crackdowns
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.
A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.
LAFD funding measure heads to November ballot as firefighters warn of lagging response times
Another tax hike could be on the horizon for Los Angeles. The LA City Council voted 14-0 to place a measure on the November ballot that would raise the local sales tax to 10.25%.
Another tax hike could be on the horizon for Los Angeles. The LA City Council voted 14-0 to place a measure on the November ballot that would raise the local sales tax to 10.25%.
10.25% LA sales tax to appear on Nov. ballot
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to place a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot to secure additional funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department. If approved by voters, the tax hike would push LA's current sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to place a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot to secure additional funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department. If approved by voters, the tax hike would push LA's current sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%.
Tucker Carlson says he’s no longer supporting the Republican Party: ‘I’m out’
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know.
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know.
California bans Glock-style handguns from commercial sale
Assembly Bill 1127 bans California retail dealers from selling new Glock-style handguns due to trigger conversion risks, while protecting current ownership.
Assembly Bill 1127 bans California retail dealers from selling new Glock-style handguns due to trigger conversion risks, while protecting current ownership.
Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024.
Federal judge sides with Trump administration on releasing Biden interview, gives three weeks for appeal
The audio and transcript of an interview between former President Joe Biden and a ghostwriter can be released to a conservative group, a federal judge ruled Friday.
The audio and transcript of an interview between former President Joe Biden and a ghostwriter can be released to a conservative group, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Tulsi Gabbard accuses Fauci of Wuhan lab COVID cover-up
On her final day as Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard released a wave of declassified documents targeted at Dr. Anthony Fauci. In a final video message, Gabbard accused the former top health official of using American taxpayer dollars to fund dangerous gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and subsequently misleading Congress under oath about the origins of the pandemic. Dr. Fauci has not yet publicly commented on this latest document release, but he holds a pre-emptive pardon issued by former President Joe Biden in January 2025. Gabbard is officially stepping down from her role as Intel Chief to care for her husband during his battle with cancer.
On her final day as Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard released a wave of declassified documents targeted at Dr. Anthony Fauci. In a final video message, Gabbard accused the former top health official of using American taxpayer dollars to fund dangerous gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and subsequently misleading Congress under oath about the origins of the pandemic. Dr. Fauci has not yet publicly commented on this latest document release, but he holds a pre-emptive pardon issued by former President Joe Biden in January 2025. Gabbard is officially stepping down from her role as Intel Chief to care for her husband during his battle with cancer.
Newsom fined for failing to report $5M in solicited donations on time
The funds were mostly to support Palisades and Eaton fire recovery efforts.
The funds were mostly to support Palisades and Eaton fire recovery efforts.
Padilla announces efforts to strengthen election security
The bill authorizes a $10 billion immediate investment over three years for election administration funding at the state and local level ahead of the 2026 and 2028 elections.
The bill authorizes a $10 billion immediate investment over three years for election administration funding at the state and local level ahead of the 2026 and 2028 elections.