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.

Senate votes to open debate on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US

In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.

White House issuing reports on US states' infrastructure needs amid push for $2.3T plan

President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Monday with Republican and Democratic lawmakers and can use the state-by-state summaries to show that his plan would help meet their constituents' needs.

President Biden's budget wish list includes more for schools, health care and housing

President Joe Biden is releasing his wish list for the federal budget, which includes an 8.4% increase in discretionary spending with substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection.

Judge dismisses claims against Daily Mail in Katie Hill case

A judge cited First Amendment grounds on Wednesday in dismissing the Daily Mail as a defendant in former Rep. Katie Hill's revenge porn suit, which stems from the unauthorized publication of nude images of her.  

Caitlyn Jenner reportedly exploring run to replace Gov. Newsom in recall

Caitlyn Jenner is thinking about making a run to unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom as he faces a possible recall election, reports said on Tuesday.

VP Harris returns to Oakland with focus on jobs, infrastructure and clean drinking water

Vice President Kamala Harris will only be in the Bay Area a few hours where she is expected to focus on jobs, small businesses, and the importance of investing in infrastructure.

MLB moving All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to voting law

Major League Baseball is moving the 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to Georgia's controversial voting law, the league announced Friday. 

More than 18,000 unaccompanied children were in CBP custody or HHS care on March 31, data shows

A historic monthly high of more than 18,000 unaccompanied children were held in U.S. custody or care along the southern border with Mexico on March 31, according to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared with FOX Television stations.