Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate

The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.

The Issue Is Podcast: An exclusive with Arnold Schwarzenegger

With discussions surrounding race at the forefront of the American psyche, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up to FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson about his own experience immigrating to The US, and his efforts to ensure equal opportunity for all.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar recommends mask use, but not national mandate

As the debate over a national mask mandate continues, Alex Azar, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, pushed back against criticism that the White House has been delivering mixed messages on the use of face coverings.

HHS Secretary Azar optimistic millions of vaccine doses will be ready by year’s end

With more than 63 million coronavirus tests having been conducted in the US, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is now expressing optimism about the prospect of millions of vaccine doses by year’s end.

Trump withholds praise for John Lewis, notes he 'didn't come to my inauguration'

President Trump, in a wide-ranging interview with "Axios on HBO" that aired Monday night, refused to praise late civil rights icon and Rep. John Lewis, citing Lewis' decision not to attend his inauguration and State of the Union speeches.

Rep. Karen Bass says VP speculation is surreal

Following mounting speculation that she is being seriously considered as Joe Biden’s running mate, FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson asked Representative Karen Bass (D-CA) if she could have ever imagined as a little girl that she might be considered as a potential Vice President.

Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available

Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.

Local law professors react to Trump's suggestion of delaying November election

The idea that the President might like to delay the election is to some in the legal community just an empty idea.  Using concerns like "the pandemic" and "mail-in voter fraud" the President has asked if moving the November election might be a good idea. Whether it is or not, it's not that easy. It's not like a state moving a primary or just switching tax day from April 15th to July 15th.

Joe Biden says he will name running mate in first week of August

The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.

Biden's notes: ‘Do not hold grudges’ against Kamala Harris

Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.

L.A. joins lawsuit to demand census count of undocumented people for representation

A lawsuit was filed Tuesday by the state of California, the Los Angeles Unified School District and the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland to demand the federal government include undocumented immigrants in the census count to determine congressional representatives and boundaries.

Pelosi dubs Trump 'Mr. Make Matters Worse' over his handling of coronavirus pandemic

“This president, I have a new name for him, Mr. Make Matters Worse,” Pelosi said when discussing the president’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Issue Is: Government involvement in the pandemic; Rep. Schiff, Hasan Piker, and Michael Knowles

Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), as well as progressive Hasan Piker and conservative Michael Knowles for a debate that cannot be missed.

Rep. Adam Schiff proposes additional unemployment assistance for gig workers

As Congress debates extending additional unemployment benefits for millions of out-of-work Americans beyond July 31, a bill by two California representatives aims to make up for an omission in the CARES Act.