California governors candidates call for ICE to be abolished in 1st debate

The first statewide debate for California governor was held in San Francisco on Tuesday, and they sounded off on a multitude of issues facing Californians, including immigration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).   

Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced. 

WATCH: California governor debate

Several candidates are running to become California's next governor. Watch what they have to say on some of the state's biggest issues.

Newsom touts 'Jobs First' program in Orange County, highlighting job growth

After visiting Orange and Kern counties, Governor Newsom returns to Sacramento as candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial election prepare for their first debate.

Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum

Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.

Gov. Newsom to visit Orange, Kern counties
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Newsom will be in Orange County first to reveal the region's "Jobs First" plan to boost economic development.

Karen Bass shares optimistic outlook of LA
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed top issues which includes Palisades Fire recovery, homeless crisis in the city, and crime.

Bass addresses Palisades recovery
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed top issues which includes Palisades Fire recovery, homeless crisis in the city, and crime.

Clintons agree to testify before Congress in Epstein probe, chief of staff says

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

State of City: Wildfire recovery updates, LA vs. ICE
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass blasted the Trump administration for the ongoing ICE raids, in addition to giving an update on the Jan. 2025 wildfire recovery efforts and previewing FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl LXI (Feb. 2027) and LA28.

LA Mayor on Greg Bovino's reported demotion: "Where is he?"
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Months after Customs and Border Patrol leader Greg Bovino told Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass that she “better get used to” CBP's presence in her city—despite her earlier demands to end ICE raids in MacArthur Park—Bass quipped in response, “Where is he today?” referring to his reported demotion from CBP.

Shutdown showdown in the House
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The federal government is shutting down for the second time in six months after Congress failed to reach an agreement on the yearly budget in time.

Epstein files released
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Millions of documents and files were released Friday.

Senate passes bill to fund government through September: What we know

Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve

Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.