Election 2021: NJ Gov. Murphy holds post, Virginia governorship goes to GOP
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Paid family leave: House Dems put 4 weeks back into $1.75T spending bill
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Biden, European allies to resume negotiations with Iran over nuclear program
President Joe Biden says international negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will resume.
President Joe Biden says international negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will resume.
19 states sue to block Biden administration's COVID vaccine rule
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
The Issue Is: Dr. Mark Ghaly and Carla Marinucci
Dr. Mark Ghaly joins Elex to discuss the Pfizer vaccine for children. Ahead of a 6-month sabbatical, Politico's Carla Marinucci looks back at her 40-year career covering California politics.
Dr. Mark Ghaly joins Elex to discuss the Pfizer vaccine for children. Ahead of a 6-month sabbatical, Politico's Carla Marinucci looks back at her 40-year career covering California politics.
Biden announces 'historic' deal on $1.75T spending plan, asks Democrats for votes
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
Biden's social spending plan: Many progressives reluctantly accept smaller bill
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
Los Angeles to enforce new anti-camping law at 54 locations, but none in Bonin, Raman's districts
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday voted to enforce its new anti-camping law at 54 locations, but Councilwoman Nithya Raman and Councilman Mike Bonin didn't propose any locations in their districts and voted against the new ordinance, so there won't be any additional enforcement in their districts.
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday voted to enforce its new anti-camping law at 54 locations, but Councilwoman Nithya Raman and Councilman Mike Bonin didn't propose any locations in their districts and voted against the new ordinance, so there won't be any additional enforcement in their districts.
LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas pleads not guilty to corruption charges
Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was suspended from office by a divided City Council Wednesday, hours before he entered a not-guilty plea to federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time serving on the county Board of Supervisors.
Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was suspended from office by a divided City Council Wednesday, hours before he entered a not-guilty plea to federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time serving on the county Board of Supervisors.
LA City Council votes to suspend Mark Ridley-Thomas from office
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 Wednesday to suspend Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas from office.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 Wednesday to suspend Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas from office.
LA City Council to consider suspending Mark Ridley-Thomas from office
The Los Angeles City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to suspend Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas from office. Ridley-Thomas was indicted last week on federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time on the county Board of Supervisors.
The Los Angeles City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to suspend Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas from office. Ridley-Thomas was indicted last week on federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time on the county Board of Supervisors.
Mark Ridley-Thomas to step away from LA City Council meetings; not resigning from seat
Mark Ridley-Thomas announced he is stepping away from the Los Angeles City Council meeting but doesn't appear to be resigning from his seat any time soon.
Mark Ridley-Thomas announced he is stepping away from the Los Angeles City Council meeting but doesn't appear to be resigning from his seat any time soon.
Colin Powell, former US secretary of state, dies of COVID-19 complications
Colin Powell, former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
Colin Powell, former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
LA mayoral candidate Karen Bass reiterates pledge to make solving homelessness top priority
"We can fix our city again. Forty-thousand people on the street is an emergency. Solving this emergency -- solving homelessness -- will be my overwhelming top priority as mayor," Rep. Karen Bass said.
"We can fix our city again. Forty-thousand people on the street is an emergency. Solving this emergency -- solving homelessness -- will be my overwhelming top priority as mayor," Rep. Karen Bass said.
The Issue Is: Rep. Adam Schiff and Arash Markazi
Rep. Schiff joins The Issue Is to discuss his new book and the Jan. 6 commission. Arash Markazi joins Elex to discuss Jon Gruden's resignation from the Raiders.
Rep. Schiff joins The Issue Is to discuss his new book and the Jan. 6 commission. Arash Markazi joins Elex to discuss Jon Gruden's resignation from the Raiders.
Arraignment date announced for Mark Ridley-Thomas amid federal corruption charges
Mark Ridley-Thomas is the third L.A. City Councilman to be indicted in the past couple of years.
Mark Ridley-Thomas is the third L.A. City Councilman to be indicted in the past couple of years.
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.