House passes US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.

Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion

Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.

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The primary election is less than 50 days away, and the top candidates for the next mayor of Los Angeles and the next Sheriff of Los Angeles County are preparing to meet on the debate stage at Skirball Cultural Center in Brentwood Wednesday for the latest debate. FOX 11's Elex Michaelson has a preview.

LA city leaders unveil resolution backing abortion rights

Members of the Los Angeles City Council introduced a resolution to support Prop. 1, a Nov. 2022 ballot initiative that would establish a right to abortion in the state constitution.

'The Issue Is' Exclusive: Rep. Karen Bass talks home break-in, stolen guns

This week, Elex is joined by LA Mayoral Candidate and Congresswoman Karen Bass as she discusses the break-in at her home and public safety in Los Angeles. Dennis Prager also stops by to discuss the state of the Republican Party in California and his nonprofit "Prager U."

California governor signs sweeping climate legislation

The new laws include proposals aimed at reducing exposure to gas and oil pollution in communities of color, expanding clean energy jobs and accelerating the state’s timeline for getting most of its electricity from renewable energy sources.

Ex-USC dean to plead guilty in Mark Ridley-Thomas corruption case

Marilyn Louise Flynn, 83, admitted that she bribed Ridley-Thomas by funneling $100,000 from his campaign account through the university to a nonprofit operated by his son, Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, according to her plea agreement.

Trump embraces, hypes QAnon conspiracy theories

The former president has shared QAnon-related posts, including an image of himself with the words “the Storm is Coming,” which refers to Donald Trump’s final victory, when his opponents apparently will be tried and possibly executed.

Newsom touts California abortions with billboards in red states

Abortion billboards in 7 states were erected by Gov. Gavin Newsom to tout the state's new abortion information website that launched earlier this week.

Biden approval rating rises significantly ahead of midterms, poll finds

The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.

State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.

With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.

Newsom: Prop 30 is Lyft's attempt to make taxpayers pay for transitioning company to electric cars

Prop 30's ballot measure campaign is paid for by the ride-hailing company Lyft. Last year, state regulators ordered companies like Lyft to make sure nearly all of their rides are in electric vehicles by 2030. Newsom says the ballot measure is Lyft’s attempt to make taxpayers pay for that.

Graham unveils plan for nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks

Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.

LA County moves forward on local gun control ordinances

LA County attorneys are working to draft a series of ordinances aimed at regulating gun sales and possession in the county, including a ban on the sale of .50-caliber handguns and ammunition in unincorporated areas.