California governor seeks $1 billion to target homelessness
A billion-dollar investment last year has yet to curtail California’s growing homeless crisis, and with the state awash in revenue, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to spend a billion more on programs aimed at getting people off the streets.
A billion-dollar investment last year has yet to curtail California’s growing homeless crisis, and with the state awash in revenue, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to spend a billion more on programs aimed at getting people off the streets.
Trump administration aims major rollback of landmark U.S. environmental law
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.
Pelosi: 'I know exactly when' to send impeachment to Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she knows ’’exactly when” she’ll be transmitting the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, brushing back Democratic comments that the time has come to start the Senate trial.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she knows ’’exactly when” she’ll be transmitting the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, brushing back Democratic comments that the time has come to start the Senate trial.
House approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran
The House vote was scheduled shortly after a briefing on Iran Wednesday by top administration officials that many Democrats criticized as lacking specific justification for the killing.
The House vote was scheduled shortly after a briefing on Iran Wednesday by top administration officials that many Democrats criticized as lacking specific justification for the killing.
Point of View: Gas Taxes
Point of View: Gas Taxes
Point of View: Gas Taxes
Majority of people in 33 countries outside US don’t trust President Trump, Pew survey finds
A significant majority of people residing in 33 countries outside of the United States do not trust President Donald Trump when it comes to handling world affairs, according to a survey from the non-partisan Pew Research Center published Wednesday.
A significant majority of people residing in 33 countries outside of the United States do not trust President Donald Trump when it comes to handling world affairs, according to a survey from the non-partisan Pew Research Center published Wednesday.
Missiles fired at 2 Iraqi bases housing US troops, US defense officials confirm
"More than a dozen" ballistic missiles were launched at two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. troops in retaliation to the killing of a top Iranian general, defense officials confirmed.
"More than a dozen" ballistic missiles were launched at two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. troops in retaliation to the killing of a top Iranian general, defense officials confirmed.
Bloomberg meets with Garcetti in LA, opens campaign office
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg discussed homelessness with Mayor Eric Garcetti Monday and opened a campaign office in downtown Los Angeles as he wrapped up his first visit to Southern California as a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg discussed homelessness with Mayor Eric Garcetti Monday and opened a campaign office in downtown Los Angeles as he wrapped up his first visit to Southern California as a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Coup, revolution and war: Events that propped up Soleimani reveal why Iran is split on his death
In the wake of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani’s death, many in Iran have mourned the loss of a martyr while others have celebrated the end of a dangerous military leader. The duality of this response is a window into the polarization that envelops Iranian politics as well as the shadowy conflict overshadowing U.S.-Iranian relations for decades.
In the wake of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani’s death, many in Iran have mourned the loss of a martyr while others have celebrated the end of a dangerous military leader. The duality of this response is a window into the polarization that envelops Iranian politics as well as the shadowy conflict overshadowing U.S.-Iranian relations for decades.
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.
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.
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.
“This week, the House will introduce and vote on a War Powers Resolution to limit the President’s military actions regarding Iran,” Pelosi wrote.
Trump repeats threat against Iranian cultural sites, dismisses concerns that could be a war crime
Despite concerns that targeting Iranian cultural sites could be an international war crime, President Trump repeated threats Sunday to destroy those locations.
Despite concerns that targeting Iranian cultural sites could be an international war crime, President Trump repeated threats Sunday to destroy those locations.
More than 200 members of Congress call for Supreme Court to ‘reconsider’ Roe v. Wade
Mostly Republican members of Congress filed an amicus brief that called for the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade or even overrule it.
Mostly Republican members of Congress filed an amicus brief that called for the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade or even overrule it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Christianity Today’ sees spike in subscribers after op-ed calls for President Trump’s removal
Mark Galli, the editor-in-chief of "Christianity Today," said he's seen a spike in subscribers after an editorial came out calling for President Donald Trump's removal from office.
Mark Galli, the editor-in-chief of "Christianity Today," said he's seen a spike in subscribers after an editorial came out calling for President Donald Trump's removal from office.