Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure

President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.

California may let citizens sue over illegal firearms

A bill introduced in February would allow Californians to sue anyone who distributes illegal assault weapons, parts, guns without serial numbers or .50 caliber rifles.

Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote expected this week

Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney say they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden’s nominee a new burst of bipartisan energy as she seeks to become the first Black woman on the high court.

Senate to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination this week

The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.

LA Mayor's race: Buscaino releases taxes, LAPD file

Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino on Monday made public his tax documents dating back to 2017, as well as his personnel file from his time with the LAPD.

California considers letting election workers hide addresses to protect their safety

Elections in the U.S. have become so polarizing that California is considering treating poll workers with the same caution as domestic violence victims by letting them keep their addresses hidden from public records.

Biden takes aim at the ultra-rich with latest budget proposal

President Biden wants to target billionaires with a 20% rate that would hit both the income and unrealized capital gains of the wealthiest Americans.

Some Angelenos incorrectly name Newsom as Mayor of Los Angeles

Who is the Mayor of Los Angeles? When FOX 11’s Gina Silva hit the streets, many Angelenos had a hard time providing the correct answer.

Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill

Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.

'You are worthy': Ketanji Brown Jackson tears up amid Sen. Cory Booker speech

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey drew tears from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court hearing with the words, “You are worthy,” and others likes them.

Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies at 84

Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe who rose to become the first female secretary of state, has died at age 84.

Mike Feuer releases tax returns, fulfilling debate promise

City Attorney Mike Feuer released his tax returns from the last five years Wednesday, less than a day after he vowed to do so during the mayoral debate.

Race for LA mayor: Top candidates answer issues on crime, homelessness, COVID

From homelessness to crime to the economy, the five candidates squared off in a live debate discussing the top issues facing Los Angeles residents.

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FOX 11's Hailey Winslow was at USC just minutes before the mayoral debate kicks off on-campus.

Herb Wesson returns to LA City Council for his first meeting since 2020

LA City Councilman Herb Wesson returned to the City Council for his first meeting since 2020 after being appointed to temporarily replace Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was suspended following his indictment in a federal corruption case.

LA Mayoral Debate: Candidates face off addressing important issues to Angelenos

The Los Angeles Mayoral Debate will be held on March 22 at 6 p.m. live from the campus of USC. It will air live on FOX 11 and will be available to stream on foxla.com.

California teacher leads preschoolers in anti-Biden chant

A Southern California private school apologized to parents after a teacher shared a video last month of her leading preschool students in a chant denouncing President Joe Biden.