State Department increases reward for info on al-Qaeda leader to $10M
The State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information identifying or locating al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leader Sa-ad Bin Atef al-Awlaki. Image…
How California draws congressional districts, and why it might change in a proxy war with Trump
The potential redrawing of California’s congressional district lines could upend the balance of power in Washington, D.C., in next year’s midterm congressional election. The unusual…
For these coveted California campgrounds, a new lottery system launches
State parks officials say they’re unveiling a lottery-style drawing system for select campsites in three of California’s most sought-after state park campgrounds: Malibu Creek, Morro…
California, other states sue over USDA demand for SNAP recipients’ data
California and a coalition of other liberal-led states filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent demand that they turn over…
Suspect sought in deaths of couple hiking in Arkansas State Park
Devil's Den State Park in Washington County, Ark., was part of the Ozarks. Photo Arkansas State Parks/X July 27 (UPI) -- "All available resources are…
Texas may rig election maps. Should California too?
In a brazen move, Republicans in Texas have set out to redraw the state’s congressional map — an effort to boost President Trump and the…
How redistricting in Texas, California could change House elections
WASHINGTON — Congressional redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want…
ICE raid at major pot operation clouds picture for legal cannabis in California
Camarillo — Ever since federal immigration agents raided one of the largest licensed cannabis operators in the state this month, the phones of cannabis industry insiders have…
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Chicago ‘sanctuary’ laws
CHICAGO — A judge in Illinois dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit Friday that sought to disrupt limits Chicago imposes on cooperation between federal immigration agents and local…
Texas Democrats meet with Newsom to stop Trump’s push to ‘rig’ the 2026 election
Gov. Gavin Newsom stood alongside six Democrats from the Texas Legislature on Friday and joined them in accusing President Trump and Republicans of trying to…
UK’s Starmer faces mounting pressure to recognise Palestinian state | Israel-Palestine conflict News
More than 200 lawmakers in the United Kingdom have called on the British government to recognise a Palestinian state, as pressure mounts on Prime Minister…
California ponders redistricting to reduce GOP congressional districts
California Democrats led by Gov. Gavin Newsom may upend the state’s mandate for independently drawn political districts as part of a brewing, national political brawl…
US State Department approves $4.7bn surface-to-air missile package to Egypt | Weapons News
The package includes radar systems, hundreds of missiles and logistical and engineering support from US personnel.The US State Department has approved the potential sale of…
France to recognise Palestinian state in September
France will officially recognise a Palestinian state in September, President Emmanuel Macron has said.In a post on X, Macron said the formal announcement would be…
Macron says France will recognise Palestinian state in September | Israel-Palestine conflict News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, President Emmanuel Macron says France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.France will recognise Palestine as a…
California needs a little less farmland, a lot more solar power
Amid a string of setbacks for clean energy — tariffs, the Trump administration, Tesla’s declining sales numbers — California officials delivered a big win last…
Children’s Hospital L.A. ends transgender program despite state law
When Children’s Hospital Los Angeles first told thousands of patients it was shuttering its pediatric gender clinic last month, Jesse Thorn was distraught but confident…
Texas lawmakers begin review of catastrophic floods that killed at least 136
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers on Wednesday began reviewing the Fourth of July floods that killed at least 136 people, a disaster that put local officials under…
Did the state of California turn on In-and-Out, or vice versa?
Southern Californians, we have not been betrayed. In-N-Out Burger is not moving its headquarters to another state, despite all the panic and performative outrage over…
A.G. Rob Bonta will move to take control of L.A. County juvenile halls
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said Wednesday he will ask a judge to allow the state to take control of L.A. County’s juvenile halls. The…