Ex-LA councilman Alex Padilla sworn in as US Senator, replacing Kamala Harris

Former Los Angeles City Councilman Alex Padilla took the oath of office as the state's newest U.S. senator Wednesday, becoming the first Latino to represent California in the Senate.

Democrats gain Senate control as new members sworn in, VP Kamala Harris presides

Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government.

Fresno County DA criticizes LA County DA George Gascón over policy changes

Fresno County's top prosecutor has penned a letter to her counterpart in Los Angeles County, telling him that a series of controversial directives he issued upon taking office last month are "extreme" and "already wreaking havoc on crime victims."

Biden to review Trump's downsizing of national monuments

President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.

Newsom stands with President Biden, calls to 'end this uncivil war'

California Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that he stands with President Joe Biden as he called on Americans to overcome their divisions in his inaugural address.

'It's been a great honor': Trump departs White House in final hours of presidency

In the waning hours of his presidency, Donald Trump left the nation’s capital Wednesday morning ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Georgia lawmaker introduces legislation banning Trump from US Capitol

A Georgia congresswoman has introduced a resolution that would ban President Donald Trump from the U.S. Capitol after his term ends.

Inauguration Day 2021: Everything you need to know

The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is set to be a historic one with the COVID-19 pandemic and threats to the Capitol playing a vital role in the preparation. 

Inauguration Day 2021: Schedule of events to watch on Jan. 20

Here are the ceremonial events taking place Wednesday, an inaugural day which is sure to be different than any other in United States history.

Following Capitol riot, California Dem concerned about GOP House colleagues

Rep. Jimmy Gomez shares his trepidation about some of his new Republican colleagues in the House two weeks after the deadly Capitol riot.

MyPillow CEO: Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Wayfair dropping MyPillow

Some retailers are dropping MyPillow products from their stores, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell told FOX 9. This comes following the CEO's repeated claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

Inauguration Day 2021 will be like no other: What exactly is different?

The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is sure to be among the most unique in American history.

'We Are One': Biden-Harris inaugural event will celebrate Black resiliency in America

The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event Tuesday evening that will celebrate the nation’s diversity ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Kamala Harris to be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at inauguration

It will be a history-making event in which the first Black, South Asian and female vice president will take her oath of office from the first Latina justice.

Newsom appoints Alex Padilla to U.S. Senate as replacement for Kamala Harris

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday formally submitted the appointment of Alex Padilla to the U.S. Senate to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. 

Biden will appeal to national unity in inaugural address

President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in and plans immediate moves to combat the pandemic and undo some of President Trump’s most controversial policies.