Kevin McCarthy juggles a government shutdown, Biden impeachment inquiry as House returns for fall

Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a political standoff as he works to avoid a government shutdown while attempting to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his son Hunter Biden's business dealings.

Deputy DA Maria Ramirez on running vs. Gasc?n
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Deputy DA Maria Ramirez speaks on running against George Gasc?n for the LA County DA's seat.

Sen. Alex Padilla details where he was on 9/11
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Alex Padilla, who was with LA City Council as acting mayor, recalls where he was during the Sept. 11 attacks.

Rep. Barbara Lee criticizes Gov. Newsom's 'caretaker' comments over Senate race

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) released a statement criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom's remarks on appointing a caretaker to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein should she not complete her term. 

Texas sends 13th migrant bus to Los Angeles

The LA Welcomes Collective confirmed the latest bus arrived with 46 migrants.

New Mexico governor's order suspends the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque

Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.

Pelosi says she’ll run for reelection in 2024

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.

Google to require disclosure if AI alters voice, imagery in political ads

Political ads using artificial intelligence on Google and YouTube must soon be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.

Presidential centers issue statement calling out fragile state of US democracy

The joint statement from the presidential centers calls for tolerance and compassion while urging people to respect democratic institutions and elections.

Biden administration ends remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife Refuge

Alaska political leaders have pushed to allow oil and gas drilling in the refuge in part because of its economic impact on Indigenous communities in an area with fewer jobs.

Hunter Biden faces new indictment from prosecutors as plea deal unravels

Federal prosecutors are seeking to bring a new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter by the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.