Trump wants to rein in federal judges. California Republican is on it
WASHINGTON — As court orders against his administration mount, President Trump has ramped up his attacks on federal judges in recent days, railing against their authority and…
Column: The chained CPI: Another secret tax hike for the middle class slipped into the GOP tax bills
The devastating effects that many provisions of the Republican Senate and House tax bills would have on the middle class have been well documented, thanks…
Trump to order a plan to dismantle the Education Department
WASHINGTON — President Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to eliminate an…
Iran Accused of Printing Fake U.S. Bills : Counterfeiting: Report by House Republicans says billions in bogus money is circulating with Syria’s help.
WASHINGTON — The government of Iran, in an unorthodox effort to ease its own budget deficit and make trouble for the American economy, is printing and circulating…
After rift on shutdown, California Democrats refocus budget fight on Medicaid
After a bruising Washington battle that averted a government shutdown but broke their party in two last week, leading California Democrats are trying to project…
Commentary: Yes, Newsom’s new podcast is cringe. But is it also smart?
Gavin Newsom’s new podcast, “This is Gavin Newsom,” has Democrats in a tizzy. Republicans too.It has been nearly universally panned (or celebrated, depending on your…
Newsom to ask California Legislature for another $2.8 billion to cover Medi-Cal cost overruns
SACRAMENTO — Days after telling lawmakers that he took out a $3.4 billion loan to pay for Medi-Cal costs through March, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office said Monday…
Angst pervades Republican town halls in Trump country, swing state
EVANSTON, Wyo. — In two congressional districts and vastly different political environments, two Republican congressmen were met with far different reactions at public meetings they held late…
Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats seek to show…
Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government…
In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire will not seek reelection next year, a decision that will end the longtime senator’s historic political career and…
If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican’s House seat would be imperiled
Rep. David Valadao faced a no-win decision last month: Fall into line behind President Trump and vote for a budget resolution that would almost certainly…
Can House Republicans cut $880bn without slashing Medicaid? | Health News
The prospect of deep cuts to Medicaid, the United States government programme to provide healthcare to low-income people, has become a flashpoint in Congress as…
Republicans march ahead with government funding bill despite Democratic opposition
WASHINGTON — Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded…
House Republicans unveil bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that seems certain…
Tens of thousands died due to an opioid addiction last year. With an Obamacare repeal, some fear the number will rise
Reporting from Cincinnati — There weren’t always strollers jamming the lobby of First Step Home, one of this city’s growing number of drug treatment centers.But as the…
The House censures Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump’s joint address to Congress
WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday voted to censure an unrepentant Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) for disrupting President Trump’s address to Congress.House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had…
Newsom criticizes trans athletes in women’s sports
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom — an outspoken champion of LGBTQ+ rights since he was mayor of San Francisco — publicly criticized the “unfairness” of transgender…
Musk suggests privatizing Postal Service, Amtrak before meeting with Senate Republicans
1 of 10 | Senior adviser to the president Elon Musk departs a Senate Republican luncheon at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Photo…
California Assembly Speaker ousts some Republicans from committees
California Republican lawmakers remained miffed after a handful of them were abruptly kicked off pivotal legislative committees by the Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.Assembly Minority…