Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
San Bernardino County would become its own state under new proposal
One San Bernardino County real estate developer wants the county to break off and form its own state.
One San Bernardino County real estate developer wants the county to break off and form its own state.
New California gun law meant to protect minors has unintended consequences
A 16-year-old skeet shooting Olympic hopeful says a new state law meant to protect minors from guns is hurting her chances to stay competitive in the sport, and to even make the Games.
A 16-year-old skeet shooting Olympic hopeful says a new state law meant to protect minors from guns is hurting her chances to stay competitive in the sport, and to even make the Games.
Teen says law meant to protect minors from guns is hurting her Olympic dreams
A 16-year-old skeet shooting Olympic hopeful says a new state law meant to protect minors from guns is hurting her chances to stay competitive in the sport, and to even make the Games.
A 16-year-old skeet shooting Olympic hopeful says a new state law meant to protect minors from guns is hurting her chances to stay competitive in the sport, and to even make the Games.
LA County supervisors advance measure for removing sheriff
After final approval in August, the measure, which would allow the LA County Board of Supervisors to remove an elected sheriff from office, would go on the November ballot.
After final approval in August, the measure, which would allow the LA County Board of Supervisors to remove an elected sheriff from office, would go on the November ballot.
University of Michigan medical students walk out of white coat ceremony because of anti-abortion speaker
A group of University of Michigan medical students walked out of their white coat ceremony Sunday because of speaker Dr. Kristin Collier's anti-abortion views.
A group of University of Michigan medical students walked out of their white coat ceremony Sunday because of speaker Dr. Kristin Collier's anti-abortion views.
Man pleads not guilty to rape of 10-year-old Ohio girl who traveled out of state for abortion
A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Newsom signs strict gun law modeled after Texas anti-abortion law
Newsom approved a law allowing people to sue anyone who distributes illegal assault weapons, parts that can be used to build weapons, guns without serial numbers, or .50 caliber rifles.
Newsom approved a law allowing people to sue anyone who distributes illegal assault weapons, parts that can be used to build weapons, guns without serial numbers, or .50 caliber rifles.
California governor targets Greg Abbott in full-page ads in 3 Texas newspapers
Gavin Newsom's ads, which ran Friday, feature a modified quote from Greg Abbott about Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion in Texas after six weeks.
Gavin Newsom's ads, which ran Friday, feature a modified quote from Greg Abbott about Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion in Texas after six weeks.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Biden seeking $37B for fighting crime, hiring more police
The president's new proposal includes hiring more officers and creating a support program to stop violent crime.
The president's new proposal includes hiring more officers and creating a support program to stop violent crime.
Abortions in Georgia: 'Heartbeat' law can go into effect, court opinion says
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
Taxpayers on hook as Gascón brings in nation's highest-paid attorney in legal battle with his own prosecutors
LA DA Gascón is bringing in Neal Katyal, a former Acting U.S. Solicitor General who once represented Al Gore
LA DA Gascón is bringing in Neal Katyal, a former Acting U.S. Solicitor General who once represented Al Gore
House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Herb Wesson blocked from acting as LA's 10th District representative again
The ruling prevents Wesson from performing any City Council functions. Wesson was selected as a replacement for suspended councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas to represent LA's 10th District earlier this year.
The ruling prevents Wesson from performing any City Council functions. Wesson was selected as a replacement for suspended councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas to represent LA's 10th District earlier this year.
School board's plan to discuss adding Planned Parenthood clinic on campus draws protest
A Southern California school board's plan to discuss possibly adding an on-campus Planned Parenthood clinic drew protesters from both sides of the abortion debate.
A Southern California school board's plan to discuss possibly adding an on-campus Planned Parenthood clinic drew protesters from both sides of the abortion debate.