Mark Ridley-Thomas to remain free during appeal

Former Los Angeles County elected official Mark Ridley-Thomas will remain free while he appeals his conviction on federal corruption charges, according to court documents obtained Friday.

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!"

Nancy Pelosi reacts to McCarthy getting the boot
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi reacts to Kevin McCarthy getting kicked out of his seat as the House Speaker.

Biden praises Feinstein as defender of American values at San Francisco memorial

President Joe Biden praised the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Thursday as a dear friend and a woman of deep integrity who fought to protect what was important to America: freedom, civil liberties, security and the U.S. Constitution.

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.

Who might replace McCarthy as House speaker?

For Republicans, it's a question with no clear answer: Who becomes House speaker after Kevin McCarthy?

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.

Search continues for new House Speaker
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Chaos and confusion surround the U.S. Capitol in the wake of Kevin McCarthy getting booted from his House Speaker's seat.

California workers will get more paid sick time under new law

California workers will now have an increased guarantee of paid sick time following Gov. Newsom's signing of a new law on Wednesday.

Over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds reported so far in 2023, Everytown says

The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.

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.

LA Councilman John Lee accused of ethics violations

In a statement, Lee called the commission's accusation against him "misguided and based on conjecture instead of actual evidence."

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.

Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House: Here's what's next

The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.