California has sued Trump 15 times in his first 100 days. Where do those cases stand?
At a hearing in Boston in March, U.S. District Judge Myong J. Joun asked attorneys for a coalition of states what they stood to lose…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris slated to deliver a pointed critique of Trump
Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to offer a pointed critique of President Trump and his policies on Wednesday in her first major speech since…
Strategic Intent, Structural Void: Understanding Donald Trump’s Disruptive Foreign Policy Doctrine
Donald Trump is often portrayed as unpredictable, impulsive, or even chaotic. Yet behind the rhetorical bravado lies a discernible pattern — a foreign policy marked…
Interior Department promotes new ‘commingling’ policy to speed up offshore oil production
In another move to increase offshore U.S. oil production (such as with industry efforts, pictured, in Pascagoula, Miss., in 2010), the Interior Department on Thursday…
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.Without…
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…
Judge blocks Trump administration from passport changes affecting some transgender Americans
BOSTON — A federal judge on Friday partially blocked the Trump administration from enacting a policy that bans the use of an “X” marker used by many…
‘Ripple effect:’ In US, anti-immigrant policy strains child and eldercare | Business and Economy
When she saw the Trump sign in the yard, Camila knew she would have to watch out. It was February 2025, and Camila* had shown…
Newsom launches campaign to encourage Canadian tourism in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a tourism campaign on Monday urging Canadians to “come experience our California Love” after seeing a dip in in visits from…
Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants after Harvard rejects policy changes
Harvard University, with Massachusetts Hall pictured inside Harvard Yard, has rejected the Trump administration's demands to make policy changes, as the Department of Education announced…
Trump’s policies, stock market volatility leave big questions for California budget planners
SACRAMENTO — As the stock market plummeted last week, California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas sat at his desk in the state Capitol and predicted that President Trump’s…
Daniel Lurie is San Francisco’s nerdy new mayor — and hype man
SAN FRANCISCO — When Daniel Lurie won election in November as San Francisco’s new mayor, he knew there were daunting challenges ahead: the twin epidemics of homelessness…
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…
Federal judge sides with Trump in allowing immigration enforcement in houses of worship
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday sided with the Trump administration in allowing immigration agents to conduct enforcement operations at houses of worship despite a lawsuit…
Football transgender policy: Transgender women can continue playing under new rules
Sports such as rugby union, rugby league and hockey restrict women's competition to players that have not gone through male puberty. The FA says there…
Will Israel’s starvation policy work in Gaza? | Gaza
There are growing warnings that food supplies in Gaza will soon run out.The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is getting worse by the day. The United…
U.S. bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has banned its personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships…
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…
San Francisco ties clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who won election in November on the pledge to crack down on the city’s fentanyl crisis, announced a new…
Electric cars just another poor climate policy
Breadcrumb Trail LinksFP CommentUntil unsubsidized EVs become competitive with traditionally powered cars they won't be a dominant form of personal transportPublished Apr 01, 2025 • …