Lawmakers claim UFO 'cover-ups' from Pentagon, military as witnesses head to Congress
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
Americans widely pessimistic about democracy in US, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
The Issue Is: Sex trafficking and the politics of crime, 2024, and Hollywood on strike
A busy week in California, as state legislators debated the issue of sex trafficking, former President Trump further solidified his lead in the GOP primary, and Hollywood shuts down with actors joining writers on the picket lines for a historic dual strike.
A busy week in California, as state legislators debated the issue of sex trafficking, former President Trump further solidified his lead in the GOP primary, and Hollywood shuts down with actors joining writers on the picket lines for a historic dual strike.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
California Assembly passes bill on child trafficking
Earlier this week, Democrats on the Assembly Public Safety Committee chose not to advance the bill that could have sent human traffickers of kids to prison for life.
Earlier this week, Democrats on the Assembly Public Safety Committee chose not to advance the bill that could have sent human traffickers of kids to prison for life.
State assembly committee unblocks bill that would increase penalties for trafficking minors
Democrats in the California Assembly Committee blocked a bill that would make sex trafficking of minors a serious crime in the state. Supporters of the SB 14 and survivors of human trafficking were both shocked and outraged.
Democrats in the California Assembly Committee blocked a bill that would make sex trafficking of minors a serious crime in the state. Supporters of the SB 14 and survivors of human trafficking were both shocked and outraged.
London Breed is highest paid CA mayor, salary report shows
San Francisco Mayor London Breed had the highest California mayoral salary last year, according to data from the California State Controller.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed had the highest California mayoral salary last year, according to data from the California State Controller.
Rep. Grace Napolitano announces retirement at 86
Rep. Grace Napolitano has served in Congress for 24 years and represents California's 31st Congressional District.
Rep. Grace Napolitano has served in Congress for 24 years and represents California's 31st Congressional District.
Karen Bass updates LA City zoning code
The LA Mayor explained the new city ordinance will pave the way for building more affordable housing.
The LA Mayor explained the new city ordinance will pave the way for building more affordable housing.
National Archives completes review of JFK assassination documents, 99% publicly available: White House
The Biden administration has released thousands of documents on JFK's assassination since 2021.
The Biden administration has released thousands of documents on JFK's assassination since 2021.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity at college campuses post-Roe
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Ohio man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old who went to Indiana for abortion
Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.
Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.
Conservatives go to red states and liberals head to blue as the country grows more polarized
Americans are segregating by their politics at a rapid clip, helping fuel the greatest divide between the states in modern history.
Americans are segregating by their politics at a rapid clip, helping fuel the greatest divide between the states in modern history.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
These new California laws take effect July 2023
From criminal records being sealed to private citizens being allowed to sue companies over alleged sale of ghost guns, here's a look at new California laws that will impact your life beginning July 1, 2023.
From criminal records being sealed to private citizens being allowed to sue companies over alleged sale of ghost guns, here's a look at new California laws that will impact your life beginning July 1, 2023.
SCOTUS rules in favor of web designer in LGBTQ+ case
Supreme Court limits LGBTQ protections with ruling in favor of Christian web designer. The Supreme Court Friday ruled in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections.
Supreme Court limits LGBTQ protections with ruling in favor of Christian web designer. The Supreme Court Friday ruled in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections.
Federal prosecutors allege LA County failed to comply with disability rights
Los Angeles County discriminated against persons with disabilities at vote centers in Pasadena, North Hollywood, Downey and Watts during recent elections, federal prosecutors alleged in a lawsuit claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Los Angeles County discriminated against persons with disabilities at vote centers in Pasadena, North Hollywood, Downey and Watts during recent elections, federal prosecutors alleged in a lawsuit claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Supreme Court affirmative action case: How California sees its impact
The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race can't be a factor.
The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race can't be a factor.
Mike Pence meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in surprise trip to Ukraine
The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.