Jelly Roll recommended for pardon for pre-fame crimes
The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended country singer Jelly Roll for a pardon for his pre-fame criminal convictions.Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall announced Tuesday: “A…
High hopes but long odds against a GOP governor in California
The year was 2010. Donald Trump starred in Season 3 of “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Obamacare squeaked through Congress. Justin Bieber — with help from Ludacris…
Candidates for governor sprint across California as election day approaches
Reporting from San Francisco and Fresno — Candidates for California governor barnstormed the state on Tuesday, launching their final outreach to voters in the run-up to the…
Conservative commentator Steve Hilton announces a run for California governor
Conservative commentator and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Hilton announced Monday that he is running for governor, the second prominent Republican to enter the 2026 race…
Arizona governor vetoes bill requiring local officials to help with federal immigration efforts
PHOENIX — Arizona’s Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday vetoed a Republican-backed bill intended to support the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown by requiring local and state officials…
Newsom pardons Cambodian immigrant facing deportation, among other Easter clemency actions
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday offered clemency to 25 felons, including a Cambodian immigrant facing deportation, in a series of pardons and commutations issued before…
Rep. Elise Stefanik reportedly considering running for New York governor
Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is reportedly considering running for New York governor, according to multiple media reports. NBC News and Politico, citing two…
Newsom to announce California lawsuit against Trump’s tariffs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday is expected to announce a lawsuit contesting President Trump’s executive authority to enact international tariffs without congressional approval.The governor’s…
Column: Becerra boasts about his anti-Trump resume in bid for governor
Newsletter You're reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter Anita Chabria and David Lauter bring insights into legislation, politics and policy from California and beyond. In…
Police blame arson in fire that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and family fled
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police said Sunday that officers evacuated Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family from his official residence after someone set fire to the building.No…
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet running for governor
1 of 3 | Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., could become the fourth Democratic Senator to leave office next year after announcing Friday he will run…
U.S. Atty. Habba investigating New Jersey governor over immigration enforcement policy
TRENTON, N.J. — The top federal prosecutor in New Jersey says she has launched an investigation into Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and state Atty. Gen. Matt Platkin…
U.S. Sen. Bennet says he’s running for Colorado governor partly to oppose Trump
DENVER — U.S. Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet is running for Colorado governor next year, saying in an interview with the Associated Press that he could better oppose…
Democrats running for governor take digs at Harris’ delayed decision on the race
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ lingering decision about whether to run for governor has other Democrats in the 2026 race steamed, saying the state needs…
Lebanon’s new Central Bank governor vows to fight financing terrorism
Lebanon's newly appointed Central Bank governor, Karim Souaid, speaks during a handover ceremony in Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE BEIRUT, Lebanon, April…
In O.C., ex-Vice President Harris says she’ll stay politically active
In a rare appearance after her loss in November’s presidential election, former Vice President and potential gubernatorial candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday decried the rollback…
Former federal health chief Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor
Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday that he is running for governor, joining a crowded field of Democrats hoping…
Newsom says sharing his beliefs on trans athletes wasn’t “some grand design”
After weeks of criticism from political allies, Gov. Gavin Newsom explained why he shared his belief that it’s unfair for transgender athletes to compete in…
Is Lebanon’s new central bank governor ‘another Riad Salameh’? | Business and Economy News
Beirut, Lebanon – Lebanon’s council of ministers has elected Karim Souaid as central bank governor – a candidate backed by the country’s bank lobby and…
Newsom calls the Democratic brand ‘toxic’ as he defends his podcast
SACRAMENTO — Since his podcast debuted in March, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has flummoxed Democrats who fear that the politician they considered a liberal prizefighter is…