Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan despite warnings from China

China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments, announced multiple military exercises around the island.

President Biden, VP Harris endorse Karen Bass in LA mayoral race

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris jointly endorsed Rep. Karen Bass in her run for Los Angeles mayor.

Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden

The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Biden, Harris endorse Karen Bass in LA Mayor race
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both endorsing Karen Bass in the race for the Los Angeles Mayor.

LA County Supervisors set ballot measure to give them authority to remove publicly elected sheriff

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors wants voters to give them the power to overthrow a sheriff that the public chose to elect, "for cause." If approved by voters on Nov. 8, the measure would give the board the power to remove a sheriff on a four-fifths vote of the five-member panel.

How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress

A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.

Pelosi to visit Asia with focus on COVID-19, climate change

Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”

From Russia to Florida: FBI halts Russian agent's 7-year influence campaign

A Russian foreign agent was involved in spreading false information and influencing city politics in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the FBI. Officials did not specify which local political group was involved, but Uhuru leaders later confirmed it was their group referenced in the indictment.

Protesters chain themselves to LACMA in fake blood over abortion rights; 3 arrested

The protest included about two dozen people with body bags, coat hangers and fake blood, and was conducted in an attempt to bring attention to the lives that will be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning Roe v. Wade.

Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles

The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.

What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill

Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.

Hillary Clinton endorses Karen Bass in LA Mayoral race

Karen Bass, D-Los Angeles, finished first in the June primary race for mayor and will square off in November against billionaire businessman Rick Caruso.

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.

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.

Teen says law meant to protect minors from guns is hurting her Olympic dreams
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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.