Trump wants to rein in federal judges. California Republican is on it
WASHINGTON — As court orders against his administration mount, President Trump has ramped up his attacks on federal judges in recent days, railing against their authority and…
Remember when it was the right that got outraged over ‘banned words’?
Some of the fiercest blowback in recent years against “diversity, equity and inclusion” greeted Stanford University in 2022 when it launched the website of its…
Schumer says he won’t step down as Senate Democratic leader
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Charles E. Schumer says he won’t resign his post, despite pressure from some in his party after he voted to move forward…
Second lady Usha Vance to visit Greenland as Trump talks U.S. takeover
WASHINGTON — Second lady Usha Vance plans a trip to Greenland, the self-governing, mineral-rich territory of American ally Denmark that President Trump has suggested the United States…
AOC tries to broaden her appeal within a Democratic base spoiling for a fight
DENVER — Bernie Sanders stepped onto a stage in downtown Denver, surrounded by tens of thousands of cheering supporters in what he described as the biggest rally…
South African ambassador says he’ll wear U.S. expulsion as ‘badge of dignity’
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration was welcomed…
Tuskegee Airman recalls struggles amid Trump’s DEI purge
AURORA, Colo. — With members of a trailblazing Black Air Force unit dying at advanced ages, efforts to remain true to their memory carry on despite sometimes…
Politics 88 : Well-to-Do but Frugal, Dukakis Drives ’83 Car, Lives in a Brick Duplex
BOSTON — Michael S. Dukakis has a net worth of at least $500,000 in property, investments and salary and is the potential beneficiary of about $1 million…
A congressman and Trump critic speaks of the price he’s paid
PLEASANTON, Calif. — It was a child’s drawing — the kind of sweet, simple sketch you hang on the refrigerator — but something about the family portrait…
Democrats’ digital strategy tops trending charts (and draws mockery)
WASHINGTON — For weeks, Democratic lawmakers have met with and mimicked figures they believe may offer them a path back to power in Washington: online influencers and…
Families of deported men say they were wrongly branded gang members
SAN SALVADOR — One is a former professional soccer player who, according to his lawyer, fled Venezuela after being tortured by the country’s authoritarian government.The other,…
News Analysis: Trump consistently frames policy around ‘fairness,’ trading on American frustration
In a sit-down interview with Fox News last month, President Trump and his billionaire “efficiency” advisor Elon Musk framed new tariffs on foreign trading partners…
NOW to Fight Confirmation of Thomas : Supreme Court: The women’s rights organization calls Bush’s nominee an ‘extremist.’ ‘We’re going to Bork him,’ says one of its lawyers.
NEW YORK — The National Organization for Women announced Friday that it would fight the confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas.“His nomination is an insult…
Find Brings Closure for Dean
HOUSTON — Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean confirmed Tuesday that a joint U.S.-Laotian task force has likely discovered the remains of his younger brother Charles, who was…
Political Connection Led Chief to FEMA
WASHINGTON — The leader of the U.S. government’s much-criticized handling of hurricane relief efforts in the Gulf Coast came to Washington in 2001 with scant background in…
Rohrabacher’s exit closes the door on O.C.’s particular brand of hard-right politics
There was the congressman from Fullerton who read the particulars of “male homosexual sex” into the Congressional Record in an effort to put the brakes…
Always on the Stump : Even When He’s Not on the Ballot, Jesse Jackson Keeps His Rivals Hopping
JACKSON, Miss. — Jesse Jackson, perpetually late, is once again behind schedule. His black limousine has already pulled away from the curb outside Jim Hill High School…
No-show, no help in attorney probe
WASHINGTON — With Karl Rove a no-show and one of his top foot soldiers refusing to answer questions, Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee made little progress…
From the Archives: Issa’s rags-to-riches tale has some ugly chapters
Editor’s note: This article was originally written and published in 1998. It is being republished after Issa’s retirement announcement. To hear Darrell Issa and his…
Supreme Court turns down property-rights challenge to developer fees in West Hollywood
Reporting from Washington — The Supreme Court said Monday it has turned down a property rights case from West Hollywood that challenged a California requirement that developers…