California losing congressional seat for first time

That’s according to Census Bureau population data released Monday that determines how the nation’s 435 House seats are allocated.

LGBT activists not excited by Jenner’s campaign for governor

Though Caitlyn Jenner is one of the most famous transgender people in America, the announcement of her candidacy for California governor was greeted hostilely by one of the state’s largest LGBTQ-rights groups and by many trans activists around the country.

Armenian Genocide: Why Biden’s recognition could inflame political tension between US and Turkey

President Biden has formally recognized the mass killing of Armenians during World War I as genocide, the first president to ever do so. The recognition, though, is likely to further complicate an already tense relationship with Turkey - and here’s why.

House passes DC statehood legislation

The House has passed legislation that would grant statehood to Washington, D.C. after a much heated debate on the floor Thursday.

Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US

The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.

Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination

Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.

LA Mayor, politicians call on Biden Administration to recognize Armenian Genocide

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti asked the Biden Administration to recognize the Armenian Genocide and urged the public to join the call and sign the #YesItsGenocide campaign.

‘Isolationist,’ ‘nativist’: George W. Bush sharply criticizes GOP in rare interview

Former President George W. Bush said the Republican Party he served has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist” in a rare television interview.

As California recall looks likely, hard work begins for GOP

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s critics almost certainly have qualified a recall election for the ballot, a remarkable feat in the heavily Democratic state.

GOP slams Rep. Waters, accusing her of ‘inciting riot’ and ‘threatening violence’ ahead of Chauvin verdict

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters joined protesters in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Saturday night, where she told them to “stay in the streets,” “get more active” and “more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is found not guilty. Her comments were not met well by some Republicans.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti delivers State of the City address

Mayor Eric Garcetti delivered his annual State of the City address today, with his upcoming 2021-2022 fiscal year budget proposal expected to be the main focus.

Political consultant shared internal Trump campaign polling data with Russia in 2016, Treasury says

The Treasury Department says Konstantin Kilimnik, a Russian and Ukrainian political consultant, shared sensitive information from Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign with Russian intelligence services.

DOJ sues former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone, alleging he owes $2 million in unpaid taxes

The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday sued Roger Stone, onetime campaign adviser to former President Donald Trump, accusing him and his wife of owing nearly $2 million in unpaid taxes and penalties, according to court documents.

Raul Castro confirms resignation as head of Cuba's Communist Party

Raul Castro says he is stepping down as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.

Japan's prime minister meets with Biden, urges strong alliance to counter China

Calling democracy the foundation for global prosperity, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday in a bid to underscore the two countries' alliance as a counter to an autocratic and increasingly assertive China.