Turbulence shakes Democrats going into final debate of 2019

A deepening sense of volatility is settling over the Democratic Party's presidential primary election on the eve of the sixth and final debate of 2019. The seven candidates who remain are being forced to grapple with unprecedented distraction from Washington.

Union says it hopes to resolve dispute that could postpone Democratic debate at LMU

Local union leaders said they plan to continue negotiations "Tuesday or sooner" before Unite Here Local 11's labor dispute postpones Thursday's Democratic debate to be held at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Staff members resign in light of Congressman Jeff Van Drew's impending party change

One of two Democrats saying he’d vote against impeachment is New Jersey’s Jeff Van Drew. There are reports the Congressman may not be a Democrat much longer.

Louisiana sues California over alligator ban

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.

Judiciary Committee argues through marathon session ahead of articles of impeachment vote

After considering amendments, the Judiciary panel is expected to approve the articles of impeachment against Trump — sending them to the floor for a full House vote.

Former governors Schwarzenegger and Brown honored for achieving solar energy goal

Two governors and a million solar roofs! Former governors Jerry Brown and Arnold Schwarzenegger were honored in Clovis for their work on climate change. 

US Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian Genocide

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians. 

US, China reach trade deal in principle, awaiting Trump’s sign off, reports say

The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal agreement in principle, which was awaiting President Donald Trump’s sign off on Thursday, according to reports. 

Greta Thunberg changes Twitter bio in response to Trump calling her TIME cover honor ‘ridiculous’

While much of the world was congratulating climate change activist Greta Thunberg for being announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to mock the 16-year-old, saying she has an “anger management problem.”

Trump signs order targeting college anti-Semitism

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday targeting what his administration describes as a growing problem with anti-Semitic harassment on college campuses.

California congressman Duncan Hunter to resign after holidays

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter of California will resign after the holidays, following his guilty plea this week to illegally using campaign money for personal expenses, his office said Friday.