Federal judge denounces President Biden’s pardon, saying he misrepresented son’s criminal case
The judge who presided over Hunter Biden’s federal tax case in Los Angeles rebuked President Biden on Tuesday for pardoning his son this week, saying…
Hiltzik: Trump makes a good pick for his Cabinet
Dear readers: Hang on to your hats. I’m about to praise Donald Trump for one of his Cabinet nominees.She’s Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), who will…
Ahead of second Trump term, California vows ‘ironclad’ abortion access
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers are rushing to introduce legislation that reaffirms the state’s role as a reproductive rights “haven” as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return…
Supreme Court leans toward state bans of hormone treatments for trans teens
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservatives said Wednesday they are inclined to uphold state laws in half the nation that prohibit the use of hormone treatments…
Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure
WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his personal conduct as…
Biden’s experience as Obama’s vice president pick shapes his own search
WASHINGTON — When his second presidential campaign collapsed in 2008 after a dismal showing in the Iowa caucuses, Joe Biden told reporters he had no interest…
Opinion: Democrats could use a lame duck to save medication abortions
Before Democrats lose the White House and the Senate, they should push through legislation to repeal the Comstock Act, which could be used to prevent…
Newly elected L.A. school board members vow to defend against Trump
Newly elected Los Angeles school board members say they are united in a mission to protect the district’s most vulnerable — students and staff who…
Now pardoned, Hunter Biden to focus on ‘healing,’ says friend
Hunter Biden was in an increasingly perilous position.After Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the presidential election, it was clear that some of his most…
Democrats flip Central Valley seat in nation’s final Congressional race
Democrats claimed the final congressional seat in the 2024 election cycle Tuesday as Merced Democrat Adam Gray ousted Republican incumbent Rep. John Duarte in a…
Sheriff who Trump picked to run DEA withdraws name from consideration
NEW YORK — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second…
Newsom and Schiff sharply criticize president for pardoning Hunter Biden
Two of California’s most prominent Democrats sharply criticized President Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter, with Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff and Gov. Gavin Newsom…
South Korean leader declares martial law, backs down amid fallout
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared emergency martial law late Tuesday before backing down, temporarily placing the military in control of all government and…
Jill Biden’s final foreign trip as first lady will close with her and Trump in Paris
WASHINGTON — Jill Biden was departing Tuesday on her final solo foreign trip as first lady, a six-day, four-country jaunt through Italy, the United Arab Emirates…
Schiff to be sworn in Monday as California’s next Senator
Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff will be sworn in as California’s next U.S. senator on Monday, replacing Sen. Laphonza Butler, according to sources familiar with the…
Biden’s understandable, unforgivable pardon of his son Hunter
It came as a surprise that President Biden unconditionally pardoned his son Hunter, a convicted felon, after repeatedly vowing that he would not. For the…
Secret Service agent fired at suspects outside Janet Yellen’s house in Washington
WASHINGTON — An investigation is underway after a Secret Service agent working on protective assignment outside Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen’s house fired a weapon following…
Iowa sues DHS seeking citizenship status of over 2,000 registered voters
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa officials on Tuesday sued the Biden administration for access to information on the citizenship status of more than 2,000 registered voters…
Biden says U.S. ‘all in’ on Africa during visit meant to counter China
LUANDA, Angola — Joe Biden on Tuesday used the first visit to Angola by a U.S. president to promote billions of dollars of commitments to the…
How California lawmakers are preparing for Trump 2.0
SACRAMENTO — Hello dear readers. Laurel Rosenhall here, The Times’ California politics editor, filling in for Anita Chabria. There are 48 days until President-elect Donald Trump’s…