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.

What time is the inauguration? Answers to your questions about Inauguration Day 2021

While lots of details are still to be worked out, due to the pandemic and heightened Capitol security, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.

'It breaks my heart': States and US Capitol prepare for potentially violent week

Some capitols are closed, fences are up and extra police are in place at statehouses across the U.S. as authorities brace for potentially violent demonstrations over the coming days.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to resign her Senate seat Monday

Harris will give no farewell Senate floor speech. The Senate is not scheduled to reconvene until Tuesday, the eve of Inauguration Day.

Biden aims to legalize millions of immigrants as a priority

President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates given how the issue has long divided Democrats and Republicans, even within their own parties.

The Issue Is: Rep. Eric Swalwell and former San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer

With just days left in his term, President Donald Trump became the first President in American history to be impeached for a second time.

The Issue Is Podcast: Rep. Eric Swalwell and former San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer

FOX 11's Elex Michaelson speaks with former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer on the push to recall Gov. Newsom. Rep. Eric Swalwell speaks on the ongoing threat that led to the impeachment of President Trump.

The Issue Is: Rep. Eric Swalwell and former San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer
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FOX 11's Elex Michaelson speaks with former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer on the push to recall Gov. Newsom. Rep. Eric Swalwell speaks on the ongoing threat that led to both the impeachment of President Trump and last week's deadly U.S. Capitol riot.

Business owners relieved after no new restrictions in LA County

Although coronavirus cases continue to be worrisome, Los Angeles County Public Health did not issue new restrictions on Friday.

Andrew Yang calls for universal basic income in New York City

Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has officially started his run to succeed Bill de Blasio as Mayor of New York City.

Trump's 2nd impeachment trial could begin on Biden's Inauguration Day

The timing is not set and depends heavily on when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decides to transmit the article of impeachment to the Senate.

Georgia Congresswoman to file impeachment articles against President-Elect Biden after inauguration

Newly-elected Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an ally of a pro-Trump conspiracy group, announced plans to file Articles of Impeachment against President-Elect Joe Biden almost immediately after he takes the power of the Office of the President. 

Trump becomes only president to be impeached by House twice, charged with 'incitement of insurrection'

The House on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly U.S. Capitol siege by his supporters, making him the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.

10 GOP lawmakers break with party in House vote to impeach Trump

At least 10 GOP lawmakers have voted to impeach President Donald Trump as the House secured enough votes Wednesday to impeach Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.