Newsom in China: Surprise meeting with Jinping in Beijing

Gov. Newsom is on a weeklong tour of China, where he plans to push for climate cooperation. His trip is drawing attention as it comes after years of heightening tensions between the U.S. and China.

Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination

Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.

Day 20 with no House speaker and no idea who will lead Congress

Republicans are convening against Monday evening without any idea who will lead and when they will be able to get Congress back to work.

San Fernando politician Cindy Montañez dead at age 50

Former Councilmember Cindy Montañez is remembered for her work not only in local politics, but also for her environmental advocacy.

City Council approves building of controversial West LA housing facility for homeless

The City Council is giving the green light in the building of the controversial West Los Angeles housing facility for the area's homeless. The project is expected to open in 2024.

Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleads guilty ahead of Georgia election interference trial

Sidney Powell, the former attorney for Donald Trump accused of trying to illegally trying to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, has pleaded guilty to charges a day before her trial was set to begin.

Jim Jordan says he's still running for House speaker, but what's the plan?

GOP Rep. Jim Jordan says he still plans "to go to the floor and get the votes" for House speaker despite two unsuccessful attempts. It's still unclear how he'll do it.

Biden makes wartime trip to Israel
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President Joe Biden will deliver an address regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war on Thursday, October 18.

Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?

Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.

Bass, City Council members meeting with DC officials to ask for resources

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and six LA City Council Members are in DC this week to request additional resources for the city for a number of things like homelessness, dealing with migrant busses from Texas and more.