More Americans identify as political independents than ever, poll finds
The shift in people leaning towards this political group reached a new high last year based on findings from a new poll.
The shift in people leaning towards this political group reached a new high last year based on findings from a new poll.
Smithsonian removes impeachment references from Trump portrait display
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has removed references to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from the wall text accompanying his portrait.
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has removed references to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from the wall text accompanying his portrait.
Newsom delivers final state-of-state as national ambitions loom
While Newsom has not announced future plans, political analysts widely expect him to run for president in 2028.
While Newsom has not announced future plans, political analysts widely expect him to run for president in 2028.
Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
Newsom's final state-of-the-state address
While Newsom has not announced future plans, political analysts widely expect him to run for president in 2028.
While Newsom has not announced future plans, political analysts widely expect him to run for president in 2028.
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
Fire survivors upset with slow recovery process
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced on the one-year anniversary of the start of the Palisades Fire that he plans to run for mayor of Los Angeles.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced on the one-year anniversary of the start of the Palisades Fire that he plans to run for mayor of Los Angeles.
House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Anti-ICE protesters clash with feds in Minneapolis
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the incident as an “act of domestic terrorism” carried out against ICE officers by a woman who “attempted to run them over and rammed them with her vehicle.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the incident as an “act of domestic terrorism” carried out against ICE officers by a woman who “attempted to run them over and rammed them with her vehicle.
Rick Caruso reflects on Jan. 2025 fires
Businessman Rick Caruso looks back on the Palisades Fire that ended up devastating the Pacific Palisades.
Businessman Rick Caruso looks back on the Palisades Fire that ended up devastating the Pacific Palisades.
Spencer Pratt running for Los Angeles Mayor
Reality TV star turned activist Spencer Pratt, who lost his home in the Palisades Fire, announced he will run for Mayor of Los Angeles.
Reality TV star turned activist Spencer Pratt, who lost his home in the Palisades Fire, announced he will run for Mayor of Los Angeles.
Spencer Pratt, reality TV star and Pacific Palisades resident, announces run for LA mayor
Spencer Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag lost their home in the Palisades Fire.
Spencer Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag lost their home in the Palisades Fire.
Gov. Walz calls fatal ICE shooting ‘totally predictable, totally avoidable’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning "totally predictable, and totally avoidable."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning "totally predictable, and totally avoidable."
Minneapolis Mayor: ICE shooting self-defense is ‘bullshit’; officials will ‘seek justice’
A fatal shooting involving ICE agents in south Minneapolis on Wednesday has Mayor Jacob Frey saying they will do “everything in their power to ensure justice," while calling the department’s claim of self-defense “bullshit."
A fatal shooting involving ICE agents in south Minneapolis on Wednesday has Mayor Jacob Frey saying they will do “everything in their power to ensure justice," while calling the department’s claim of self-defense “bullshit."
New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
Cracking down vs. price-gouging on fire survivors
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that includes cracking down on price gouging that would target Jan. 2025 wildfire survivors.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that includes cracking down on price gouging that would target Jan. 2025 wildfire survivors.
Frustration lingers 1 year after Palisades, Eaton
Frustration continues to linger among wildfire survivors one year after losing everything.
Frustration continues to linger among wildfire survivors one year after losing everything.
Michael Reagan, eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died at 80.
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died at 80.
Video shows brawl between protesters at Jan. 6 anniversary rally
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
Trump administration freezing $10 billion in child care funds in five states
The pause in funding will impact child care and other programs in these states. Here’s what we know.
The pause in funding will impact child care and other programs in these states. Here’s what we know.



















