Top California legislators respond to Newsom criticism of $6.6B school reopening plan
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Nearly a year after California?s students were sent home, the state?s Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon (D) and State Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D), spoke with FOX 11?s Elex Michaelson about why their new proposal is the right way back to the classroom.

The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla, Carla Marinucci and Doug Sovern

From the halls of Congress to local classrooms across California, it’s been another combative week in American politics.

The Issue Is: Mayor Robert Garcia, Gianno Caldwell, and Ana Kasparian

On the political front, Washington D.C. prepared for next week’s impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, while in California, the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom began to gain steam.

Progressive "The Young Turks" host supports recall of Gov. Newsom
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As the effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom heats up, support for his removal from office has come from an unlikely source, Ana Kasparian, the progressive host and executive producer of The Young Turks.

The Issue Is: LB Mayor Robert Garcia, FOX News' Gianno Caldwell and The Young Turks' Ana Kasparian
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FOX 11's Elex Michaelson chats with Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia on the city's successful vaccine distribution, Hero Pay and Gov. Newsom. Elex also brings in FOX News' Gianno Caldwell and The Young Turks' Ana Kasparian to debate Congressional COVID-19 relief, former President Trump and possible recall of Gov. Newsom.

The Issue Is: Lisa Bloom and John Kobylt

Elex Michaelson sat down (virtually) with attorney Lisa Bloom and radio host John Kobylt to discuss vaccine rollout and Governor Gavin Newsom.

The Issue Is: Lisa Bloom and John Kobylt
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Elex Michaelson sat down (virtually) with attorney Lisa Bloom and radio host John Kobylt to discuss vaccine rollout and Governor Gavin Newsom.

Alex Padilla reflects on 'opportunity' and 'responsibility' of being sworn in as California's new Senator

Hours after being sworn in as California’s newest Senator, and the first Latino to hold the position since the state was admitted in 1850, Alex Padilla spoke with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson about the emotion of the moment, as well as the work ahead. 

The Issue Is: Rep. Eric Swalwell and former San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer

With just days left in his term, President Donald Trump became the first President in American history to be impeached for a second time.

Rep. Swalwell, House impeachment manager, talks ongoing threat posed by Trump and his supporters
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A week after Capitol Hill was breached by rioters, Congressman Eric Swalwell spoke with FOX 11?s Elex Michaelson about the ongoing threat that led to both the impeachment of President Trump, as well as an unprecedented National Guard presence in the streets of Washington, D.C.

The Issue Is: Rep. Norma Torres and journalist Anna Palmer
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As pro-Trump supporters overtook the U.S. Capitol, California Congresswoman Norma Torres was trapped inside the House Chamber.

Rep. Norma Torres recounts barricading inside House Chamber during deadly riots

Wednesday's horrific situation brought back memories of her childhood in Guatemala, where after being shot at during the nation’s civil war, her family sent her to the United States.