Federal judge holds freelancers to new California labor law AB 5

A federal judge will not temporarily exempt freelance journalists and photographers from a broad new California labor law, saying they waited too long to challenge restrictions that they fear could put some of them out of business.

Congress demands answers from Trump on Soleimani killing

Two top Senate Democrats are calling on President Trump to immediately declassify the administration's reasoning for the deadly strike on an Iranian official.

Pelosi moves to limit Trump’s actions in Iran with War Powers Resolution vote

“This week, the House will introduce and vote on a War Powers Resolution to limit the President’s military actions regarding Iran,” Pelosi wrote.

Democrat Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race

The former Obama housing secretary was the only Latino candidate in the field and one of the biggest voices on immigration.

LA District Attorney: 'Opponent George Gascon doesn’t care about your safety'

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey is facing the fight of her political life. Former San Francisco District Attorney, George Gascon, is running for her job. He’s challenging her from the left, promising to be a more progressive prosecutor.

FDA: It's illegal to sell tobacco or vaping products to anyone under 21

The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.

JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display

Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.

Trump says North Korea may be planning nice 'Christmas gift'

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to give him “a nice present" such as a “beautiful vase” for Christmas rather than a missile launch.

Inside Trump's impeachment: How an 'urgent' tip became 'high crimes'

An inside account of President Trump's impeachment, from the initial whistleblower complaint to Wednesday's impeachment vote.

Bernie Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez hold rally in Venice

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was joined by New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a beachside rally at Windward Plaza in VeniceSaturday, as the candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination concluded a six-day campaign swing through California.

Tickets go on sale for April appearance by Michelle Obama in Anaheim

Tickets are now on sale for an April 2 appearance by former first lady Michelle Obama at the Honda Center in Anaheim, where shewill take part in a Q&A conversation with a yet-to-be-named moderator.

Trump administration says 2,000 documents weren't disclosed in census lawsuit

The Trump administration says it has discovered more than 2,000 documents that were unintentionally not shared with civil rights groups who successfully sued to stop a citizenship question from being added to the 2020 Census.

Trump signs $1.4 trillion in spending, avoids shutdown

President Donald Trump signed off Friday on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending that will keep the government funded through Sept. 30, dodging the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what’s expected to be a contentious election season.

Space Force will start small but let Trump claim a big win

President Donald Trump on Friday celebrated the launch of Space Force, the first new military service in more than 70 years.

Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of Union on Feb. 4

President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 4.

FACT CHECK: Examining claims from 2020 Democratic debate

Seven Democratic presidential contenders tangled Thursday night in the last debate of the year, hard on the heels of President Donald Trump's impeachment.