Opinion: Speaker Mike Johnson sings ‘Kumbaya’ with the Democrats
No one could have predicted that the worst Congress in memory would morph into the Kumbaya Congress. Or that Mike Johnson, the accidental House speaker…
San Diego is now the top border region for migrant arrivals
WASHINGTON — For the first time in decades, San Diego has become the top region along the southern border for migrant arrivals. Migrant arrests in San…
Will Supreme Court make Trump immune from Jan. 6 prosecution?
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday will hear former President Trump’s claim that he is entirely immune from prosecution for all of his “official acts”…
Who does China prefer, Biden or Trump?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — No matter who wins the U.S. election in November, for China it’s lose-lose. With mistrust between the two nations deepening, both President Biden…
DACA timeline: The rise and resilience of the ‘Dreamers’ program
WASHINGTON — Here are key developments that led to the Supreme Court case that will decide whether President Trump was justified in seeking to end…
Arizona charges Meadows, Giuliani, 16 more in 2020 election fraud case
PHOENIX — An Arizona grand jury has indicted Mark Meadows, who served as former President Trump’s chief of staff, and former Trump lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani,…
Arizona House votes to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban
PHOENIX — A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle two weeks after a…
California wants to improve animal shelter conditions, reduce strays
Cats and dogs can’t speak up for themselves, but their allies have been making a lot of noise in the California Legislature recently. The overcrowded…
California is trying again to extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike
Months after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the proposal, lawmakers in Sacramento are trying again to extend unemployment benefits to California workers who are on strike.…
Biden signs $95-billion military aid measure that includes path to ban TikTok
WASHINGTON — President Biden signed into law a $95-billion military aid measure Wednesday that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and has a provision that…
Bill allows Arizona abortion providers to practice in California
SACRAMENTO — Arizona abortion providers could practice in California under a new law designed to provide care to women who cross the state line as they…
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey, died Wednesday after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized, officials said. He…
Supreme Court wary of Idaho’s ban on some emergency abortions
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices voiced doubt Wednesday about a strict Idaho law that would make it a crime for doctors to perform an abortion…
Biden’s Morehouse College graduation invitation draws backlash
ATLANTA — President Biden will be the commencement speaker at Morehouse College in Atlanta, giving the Democrat a key spotlight on one of the nation’s preeminent…
New LADWP general manager will make $750,000 salary
Mayor Karen Bass’ pick to lead the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will earn $750,000 a year — nearly twice as much as…
Homeless encampments are on Arizona ballot in November election
PHOENIX — From their modest apartment buildings alongside a block-long strip of gravel and scrub grass, the residents can see the tents and tarps and empty…
Sen. Casey, McCormick to face off in Pennsylvania Senate contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face off in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as Tuesday’s primary…
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers
NASHVILLE — Protesters chanted “Blood on your hands!” at Tennessee House Republicans on Tuesday after the chamber passed a bill that would allow some teachers and…
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote
WASHINGTON — The Senate has passed a package of $95 billion in military aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and humanitarian assistance for Gaza, sending the…
Man broke into L.A. mayor’s home during a ‘short gap’ in LAPD security, chief says
The man who broke into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ home on Sunday, making it to the second floor, arrived at a moment when there…