LA County $46B budget update: Board says yes to more mental health specialists, foster care staff
The Board of Supervisors approved LA County's updated $46.7 billion budget for the 2023-34 fiscal year, adding hundreds of new positions.
The Board of Supervisors approved LA County's updated $46.7 billion budget for the 2023-34 fiscal year, adding hundreds of new positions.
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.
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.
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.
McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, says he won't run again: 'I wouldn't change a thing'
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
North Dakota state senator, wife, and 2 children killed in Utah plane crash
A state senator from North Dakota, his wife and their two young children died when the small plane they were traveling in crashed in Utah, a Senate leader said Monday.
A state senator from North Dakota, his wife and their two young children died when the small plane they were traveling in crashed in Utah, a Senate leader said Monday.
Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein?s Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY?s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein?s Senate seat, his office confirmed.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY?s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein?s Senate seat, his office confirmed.
Trump attends his civil fraud trial in New York
Former President Donald Trump denounced the civil fraud case over his business practices as a politically motivated ?scam? as he arrived defiantly for a trial in the lawsuit, which could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties.
Former President Donald Trump denounced the civil fraud case over his business practices as a politically motivated ?scam? as he arrived defiantly for a trial in the lawsuit, which could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties.
Congress averts government shutdown
Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday he will try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation that avoided a government shutdown.
Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday he will try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation that avoided a government shutdown.
Donald Trump to appear in courtroom for New York trial scrutinizing his business practices
"I?m going to Court tomorrow morning to fight for my name and reputation," Trump wrote Sunday night on his Truth Social platform.
"I?m going to Court tomorrow morning to fight for my name and reputation," Trump wrote Sunday night on his Truth Social platform.
Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid rolling to Ukraine and warns Congress to 'stop the games'
By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.
By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.
Butler to replace Feinstein
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler to fill the late Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat. Feinstein died on Sept. 29 at the age of 90.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler to fill the late Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat. Feinstein died on Sept. 29 at the age of 90.
After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
Government funding bill does not include Ukraine aid, raising questions about future US support
The bill passed Saturday to keep the federal government open did not include President Biden's request for more financial aid and security assistance to Ukraine.
The bill passed Saturday to keep the federal government open did not include President Biden's request for more financial aid and security assistance to Ukraine.
Vivek Ramaswamy wants to shut down FBI, IRS, Department of Education and more
Ramaswamy said in a speech at the California Republican Party Convention in Anaheim that he wanted to "shut down the unconstitutional federal administrative state," which he said includes the FBI, CDC, ATF and more.
Ramaswamy said in a speech at the California Republican Party Convention in Anaheim that he wanted to "shut down the unconstitutional federal administrative state," which he said includes the FBI, CDC, ATF and more.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's remains brought home to the Bay Area
The body of Sen. Dianne Feinstein was flown back to the Bay Area Saturday evening onboard a military flight.
The body of Sen. Dianne Feinstein was flown back to the Bay Area Saturday evening onboard a military flight.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman sets off fire alarm during House vote on funding bill
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.
Trump in Anaheim: Former president delivers keynote speech at GOP convention
Most of the attention at the California Republican Party Fall Convention in Anaheim will be on the GOP presidential candidates -- including former President Donald Trump.
Most of the attention at the California Republican Party Fall Convention in Anaheim will be on the GOP presidential candidates -- including former President Donald Trump.
Trump: California is in trouble, we'll turn it around
Donald Trump told FOX 11's Elex Michaelson that California is "very much in trouble" but vowed to fix the state should he be elected President.
Donald Trump told FOX 11's Elex Michaelson that California is "very much in trouble" but vowed to fix the state should he be elected President.
Alex Padilla pays emotional tribute to Dianne Feinstein
Senator Alex Padilla paid an emotional tribute to longtime colleague and friend Dianne Feinstein, whose death was announced Friday.
Senator Alex Padilla paid an emotional tribute to longtime colleague and friend Dianne Feinstein, whose death was announced Friday.