Biden signs bill averting government shutdown after days of upheaval
WASHINGTON — President Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved…
Government shutdown at risk as Trump’s demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind
WASHINGTON — A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands — and…
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…
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…
Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — or his
DES MOINES, Iowa — A week after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Elon Musk said his political action committee would “play a significant role in primaries” in…
Hiltzik: How the House GOP got addled by conspiracists
Over the last two years, the Republican-dominated House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic conducted 38 interviews and depositions, held 25 hearings and meetings, and…
As voters shift right, Democrats flipped 3 House seats in California
The electoral map in November was largely a sea of red, but there is a bright spot — or really, three — for Golden State…
Calmes: The backlash on the backlash against the Hunter Biden pardon
Days later I’m still seething that President Biden gave a “full and unconditional” pardon to his troublesome surviving son.And yet, reluctantly, I have to say…
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…
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…
California lawmakers launch special session to thwart Trump
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers met at the state Capitol Monday to devise a plan to shield the state from President-elect Donald Trump’s conservative policies, including his…
Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda
WASHINGTON — A tax break for millionaires, and almost everyone else.An end to the COVID-19-era government subsidies that some Americans have used to purchase health insurance.Limits…
Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda, starting with tax cuts
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressLisa MascaroPublished Nov 30, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
Punches fly at Rep. Katie Porter’s town hall
A melee broke out at Rep. Katie Porter’s district town hall meeting Sunday, with her backers scuffling with supporters of former President Trump who were…
As Trump’s lead in popular vote shrinks, does he have a ‘mandate’?
In his victory speech on Nov. 6, President-elect Donald Trump claimed Americans had given him an “unprecedented and powerful mandate.”It’s a message his transition team…
Why Donald Trump still could not conquer Orange County
Donald Trump posted notable gains in Orange County during the November election, but it was not enough to win the increasingly purple county that has…
Republicans criticize claims that Trump intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard is ‘compromised’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence services, is…
Trump courted smaller faith groups, including Amish and Chabad
A social-media tribute to Coptic Christians. A billboard in Amish country. A visit to a revered Jewish gravesite. While Donald Trump had a lock on…
Laura Richardson wins Senate District 35, defeating Michelle Chambers
Laura Richardson emerged the victor of the competitive, costly and feisty election to win a South Los Angeles seat in the state Senate — completing…
Republicans support bathroom ban after US transgender lawmaker elected | Politics News
Republicans have pushed an effort barring the first federal transgender lawmaker from women’s restrooms in the US Capitol.The Republican majority leader in the US House…