Theodore B. Olson dies; attorney helped win gay marriage in California
WASHINGTON — Theodore B. Olson, the conservative attorney who helped win the right to gay marriage in California, died Wednesday at age 84.Olson was a good-spirited…
Trump will nominate Matt Gaetz to be attorney general
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general,…
Speaker Johnson begins fight for House gavel, winning nod from Trump
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is beginning the hard fight for his gavel, a weeks-long campaign that starts Wednesday during internal House Republican leadership elections and…
Republican John Thune is elected next Senate majority leader
WASHINGTON — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a…
Trump’s choice for Defense secretary stuns the Pentagon
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump stunned the Pentagon and the broader military world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his Defense secretary,…
Harris would have a lead in the California governor’s race, poll finds
If Vice President Kamala Harris were to run for governor in California in 2026, she would have a major advantage over the crowded field of…
Biden highlights ‘peaceful transfer of power’ as he hosts Trump
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump will meet with his former rival President Biden at the White House on Wednesday, a routine part of the transition process…
L.A. County faces its most important reform in decades
Supporters of Measure G declared victory this week, eking out a win with roughly 51% support. While the Los Angeles County charter changes didn’t get…
In California’s close House races, campaigns work to ensure every ballot counts
The election is over, and no more ballots can be cast. But campaigns in tight congressional races across California are scrambling to make sure their…
How could voters choose Trump and AOC? Pay attention, Democrats
Could self-flagellating Democrats and their gleeful critics please calm down for one stinkin’ minute?Before remaking an entire party based on one election loss — albeit…
The Trump presidency begins to take shape. Immigration is front and center
There are 69 days until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, and he’s starting to pick the team that will run his White House —…
Trump is coming for climate progress. Here we go again
As Yogi Berra said, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.”Yes, Donald Trump will be president. And yes, the same types of people who populated…
Trump taps South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to helm Homeland Security
In a move that further signals Donald Trump’s commitment to enforce stringent controls on illegal immigration, the president-elect confirmed Tuesday he planned to appoint South…
Decisive election waits for California’s results. What’s the hold-up?
It’s been nearly a week since election day, and California is still counting ballots, imposing an agonizing wait on a nation wondering who will lead…
Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will advise White House on government efficiency
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” —…
Republican Rep. David Valadao defeats Democratic challenger Rudy Salas
Republican Rep. David Valadao managed to once again fend off Democratic challenger Rudy Salas to keep his seat representing California’s 22nd Congressional District in the…
Democrat Dave Min beats Republican Scott Baugh to win O.C. House seat
Democratic state Sen. Dave Min won an open congressional seat in coastal Orange County, defeating Republican business owner Scott Baugh despite recent gains in GOP…
Democrat Mike Levin reelected to San Diego area House seat
WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Mike Levin defeated a challenge from Republican Matt Gunderson to secure a fourth term representing a coastal district in San Diego and…
Trump picks Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, making him the first on-air talent from the conservative-leaning…
Trump spends first week as president-elect out of view at Mar-a-Lago
WASHINGTON — For a man who loves the spotlight, Donald Trump has been conspicuously out of view since his triumph in last week’s presidential election.There have…