Takeaways from Trump’s inaugural address
NEW YORK — President Trump’s second inaugural address featured similar themes to his first: a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to…
The UN can end the Middle East conflict by welcoming Palestine as a member | United Nations
The UN, on its 80th birthday in 2025, can mark the occasion by securing a lasting solution to the conflict in the Middle East, by…
L.A. fires delay 2025 Oscar nominations, extend voting
The wildfires that have torn through the Los Angeles area this week have led to numerous closures, cancellations and postponements — now including the Oscar…
Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support
WASHINGTON — Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in…
Column: An Oscar-winning L.A. council member? Gov. Danny Trejo? Gustavo’s 2025 predictions
The good news: None of the predictions I made in last year’s annual Gustradamus columna came true. If any did, it would have been a…
House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and purchasing and using illicit…
Musk railed against spending bill. But he spread misinformation
President-elect Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk played a key role this week in killing a bipartisan funding proposal that would have prevented a government…
England 1966 World Cup squad member George Eastham dies at 88
George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died aged 88.The forward made 19 international appearances and, while he was part of…
House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee voted in secret to release the long-awaited ethics report into ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, raising the possibility that the allegations against…
Canada’s Justin Trudeau struggles to hold on to power amid Trump threats
When he came to power in 2015, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was hailed as a progressive icon, a charismatic leftist with movie star good…
Democrats pick Gerry Connolly for House Oversight post, rebuffing AOC
WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Tuesday picked 74-year-old Rep. Gerry Connolly to lead the party next year atop an influential congressional committee, pushing aside growing calls…
Royal Variety Performance's Stephen Mulhern yells 'stop this' as he escorts audience member out
On Sunday night, ITV fans were treated to a star-studded show with the likes of Elton John, James Bay and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, taking to the…
What ‘Love Is Blind’ NLRB complaint means for reality TV
“Love Is Blind” became a swift breakout hit for Netflix in 2020 by testing whether true love can form between two people without seeing each…
Water agency board member censured for racist remark
A board member of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has been censured for making a racist remark about an Arab American employee.The MWD…
Column: Is it time for California’s Latino Legislative Caucus to let in Republicans?
Over the phone, Lena Gonzalez’s voice had the patient but proud tone of a lawyer charged with defending the damned.Her metaphorical client: The California Latino…
Union’s campaign against Democrat Josh Newman helped Republican Steven Choi win
A University of California workers union was successful in its fight to oust an Orange County Democrat from the state Senate after he did not…
Trump won’t guarantee tariffs won’t raise prices, vows swift immigration action
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump said he can’t guarantee that his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers and he…
Secret Service director vows reorganization after security failures
WASHINGTON — The acting director of the Secret Service said Thursday that the agency is “reorganizing and reimagining” its culture and how it operates following an…
Dead & Company announce new Sphere residency in Las Vegas
Dead & Company are headed back to Sphere.The jam band pairing surviving members of the Grateful Dead with singer-songwriter John Mayer said Wednesday that it…
Trump threatens tariff on BRICS bloc of nations if they act against U.S. dollar
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S.…