Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral, White House says
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.
TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
DeSantis proposes making child rapists eligible for execution, allowing death penalty without unanimous jury
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed changes to his state's criminal justice laws, including making child rapists eligible for the death penalty and reducing the number of jurors required to dole out capital punishment.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed changes to his state's criminal justice laws, including making child rapists eligible for the death penalty and reducing the number of jurors required to dole out capital punishment.
Former U.S. leaders asked to recheck for classified docs
The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.
The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.
New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since 1997
The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.
The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.
Rep. Adam Schiff running for Senate in 2024
Schiff will be running for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in the Senate, a position she's held since 1992.
Schiff will be running for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in the Senate, a position she's held since 1992.
Rep. Adam Schiff announces Senate run
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is running for U.S. Senate in California in 2024.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is running for U.S. Senate in California in 2024.
LA Supervisors ban County departments from auctioning off old guns, ammo
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to ban county departments from selling old guns and ammo after finding out that the County Probation Department had auctioned off old weapons and ammo, including one auction set for a few days before the mass shooting in Monterey Park that was canceled.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to ban county departments from selling old guns and ammo after finding out that the County Probation Department had auctioned off old weapons and ammo, including one auction set for a few days before the mass shooting in Monterey Park that was canceled.
McCarthy says Santos will be removed from Congress if Ethics Committee determines he broke the law
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he’ll block Rep. Adam Schiff from Intel panel
Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he will block Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell of California from serving on the House committee that oversees national intelligence.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he will block Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell of California from serving on the House committee that oversees national intelligence.
Senators grill Ticketmaster following Taylor Swift debacle
Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.
Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.
Vice President Mike Pence discovered classified documents in Indiana home
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
California Democrats consider wealth tax — including for people who moved out of state
California lawmakers are pushing legislation that would impose a new tax on the state's wealthiest residents — even if they've already moved to another part of the country.
California lawmakers are pushing legislation that would impose a new tax on the state's wealthiest residents — even if they've already moved to another part of the country.
FBI searched Biden's home, found more classified documents: lawyer
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.
'The Issue Is': Rain water, reparations and the RNC
Elex talks with California Office of Emergency Services' Brian Ferguson to discuss President Joe Biden's California visit and federal storm aid. Eric McDonnell, the chair of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee stops by to discuss the debate over reparations and his committee's controversial proposal. Harmeet Dhillon discusses her run for RNC chair.
Elex talks with California Office of Emergency Services' Brian Ferguson to discuss President Joe Biden's California visit and federal storm aid. Eric McDonnell, the chair of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee stops by to discuss the debate over reparations and his committee's controversial proposal. Harmeet Dhillon discusses her run for RNC chair.
Chris Hipkins tapped to be New Zealand's next prime minister
New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
Ex-LA Councilman José Huizar pleads guilty to tax evasion, racketeering
Former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar pled guilty to federal charges that outline a City Hall-based bribery and money laundering scheme in which he took more than $1.5 million in cash, gambling trips and escorts in exchange for his support of a planned downtown hotel project, according to court papers obtained Thursday by City News Service.
Former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar pled guilty to federal charges that outline a City Hall-based bribery and money laundering scheme in which he took more than $1.5 million in cash, gambling trips and escorts in exchange for his support of a planned downtown hotel project, according to court papers obtained Thursday by City News Service.
California bill calls for revenue sharing in college sports
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would require schools that play major college sports to pay some athletes as much as $25,000 annually.
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would require schools that play major college sports to pay some athletes as much as $25,000 annually.