Column: The Supreme Court’s deference to Trump is astounding
The nation’s federal judges — including appointees of presidents of both parties, Donald Trump’s among them — have been the bulwark against Trump’s reign of…
Jim Obergefell won same-sex marriage 10 years ago. His legacy lives on
PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio — Nearly 10 years after he changed the lives of every queer person in America, Jim Obergefell sat in a crowded bar on a small…
Trump’s perilous 13 days: The attack on Iran, and the risks of failure
THE HAGUE — President Trump’s gamble in bombing Iran offers significant rewards if it succeeded in destroying Tehran’s nuclear program — and historic risks if it did…
Supreme Court says criminal migrants may be deported to South Sudan
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Monday the Trump administration may deport criminal migrants to South Sudan or Libya even if those countries are deemed too dangerous…
Column: Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel
SACRAMENTO — California really does still have a Legislature, even if you haven’t been reading or hearing much about it. In fact, it’s currently making a ton…
Appeals court panel rules against Louisiana Ten Commandments law
June 21 (UPI) -- Louisiana can not compel officials to display the Ten Commandments in public school and college classrooms, a federal appeals court has…
Judge blocks Trump’s efforts to ban foreign students at Harvard
June 20 (UPI) -- Harvard University received good news on two fronts Friday -- the courts and President Donald Trump -- in its fight with…
Supreme Court allows terrorism victims to sue Palestinian groups
June 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld a federal law that allows victims of terrorism to sue two Palestinian entities…
Supreme Court joins Trump and GOP in targeting California’s emission standards
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday joined President Trump and congressional Republicans in siding with the oil and gas industry in its challenge to California’s drive…
Supreme Court OKs challenge to California stricter emission standards
June 20 (UPI) -- Fossil fuel companies can challenge California setting stricter emissions standards for cars, the U.S Supreme Court ruled Friday. California has stipulated…
Republican fractures multiply over Trump’s megabill
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is pushing for Congress to pass its signature legislation within the next two weeks, before Independence Day, when lawmakers return home for…
How the Senate’s once-revered traditions are falling victim to partisan divide
Reporting from Washington — For those outside Washington, government institutions seem equally dysfunctional. Inside the Beltway, however, the Senate occupies a somewhat special place.The upper chamber is…
Supreme Court upholds laws that ban hormones for transgender teens
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that states may ban hormone treatments for transgender teens, rejecting the claim that such gender-based discrimination is unconstitutional. In a…
9th Circuit has another year of reversals at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s favorite target again this year was the California-based U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which saw 15 of 16 rulings overturned on…
Supreme Court to hear New Jersey pro-life free speech case
June 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a Christian-based pregnancy center's request, challenging New Jersey over its claim the pro-life…
Two court screening officers stabbed in Manhattan courthouse
June 16 (UPI) -- Two court security officers were stabbed in an apparent "targeted attack" while screening people at metal detectors in the Lower Manhattan…
Column: Padilla was right to challenge Noem’s right-wing lunacy
Newsletter You're reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter Anita Chabria and David Lauter bring insights into legislation, politics and policy from California and beyond. In…
Storms may rain on Army, Trump birthday parade in D.C.
June 14 (UPI) -- Rain may dampen President Donald Trump's plans Saturday night to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday with thousands of troops, 150…
Trump, pushing bounds of his office with L.A. deployment, faces test in court
WASHINGTON — The mission of President Trump’s extraordinary deployment of U.S. Marines and National Guardsmen to Los Angeles depends on whom you ask — and that may…
Trump administration advises 500,000 migrants to self-deport
1 of 2 | Migrants wait to surrender to the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing the border wall from Mexico near San Diego in 2024.…