The trial over President Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday, as lawyers for the Justice Department and the state of California argued over the validity of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit and whether the Posse Comitatus Act — which generally bars…
House Democrats convened a virtual call Wednesday amid an escalating national redistricting controversy that could have widespread implications on next year’s midterm elections. The call, hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, featured former Attorney General Eric Holder, chair of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York was…
Washington — The fight for control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections is underway — long before a single ballot is cast next year. Texas is fighting to enact a GOP-led redistricting effort that would give Republicans five more seats in the state and help them hold their narrow majority in the U.S….
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028. “Over the past six months, I have spent time reflecting on this moment in our nation’s history and the best way…
California, Trump administration at odds – CBS News Watch CBS News The state of California is increasingly at odds with the Trump administration over a flurry of issues, including immigration, transgender athletes and disaster relief. Elise Preston reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not…
Gavin Newsom may be many people’s favorite for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, but he has many detractors. One such detractor is Jeopardy! champion and host Ken Jennings. Jennings recently spoke out on the social media platform Bluesky, agreeing with trans journalist Parker Molloy that he will “never, ever” vote for Newsom due to the…
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has pulled ahead in the early contest for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, edging out other high-profile names in a party still searching for its next standard-bearer, according to a new national survey. A June Emerson College Polling survey, published on Friday, finds Buttigieg, who is gay, leading the Democratic…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as the state faces economic uncertainty. Newsom outlined his nearly $332 billion state spending plan on Wednesday, revealing that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit. “California is under…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war. The suit will argue Mr. Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China or a 10% tariff on…
Anna Wintour doesn’t come to Los Angeles often, so when she touches down, it usually means there’s important fashion business on the horizon. That proved to be the case Wednesday when the global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer at Condé Nast assumed position at a podium situated on the Chateau Marmont terrace…