Does California use a “loophole” to give Medicaid to undocumented immigrants?
Of all the finger-pointing and recriminations that come with the current federal government shutdown, one of the most striking elements is that the Trump administration…
Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike
DUBAI — President Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures, including U.S. military action, to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar — though…
Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty
WASHINGTON — Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement…
Former VP Kamala Harris offers few regrets about failed presidential bid
Former Vice President Kamala Harris offered a spirited defense of her short, unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid, lamented the loss of voters’ faith in institutions and…
Both sides dig in ahead of threatened government shutdown
WASHINGTON — Washington is barreling toward a government shutdown Tuesday night, with few signs of an off-ramp as Democrats and Republicans dig in for a fight over…
Kamala Harris’ campaign memoir burns some Democratic bridges
Democrats, despite their hypersensitive, bleeding-heart reputation, can be harsh. Ruthless, even.When it comes to picking their presidential nominee, it’s often one and done. Walter Mondale,…
Kamala Harris speaks about her upcoming book on ‘House Guest’
When the 49th Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris called, Scott Evans, the host of the YouTube interview show “House Guest,” answered in…
In Trump’s ‘domestic terrorism’ memo, some see blueprint for vengeance
At a tense political moment in the wake of conservative lightning rod Charlie Kirk’s killing, President Trump signed a presidential memorandum focusing federal law enforcement…
White House tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of possible shutdown
WASHINGTON — The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week. In a memo released Wednesday…
Dear FCC: Jesse Watters just suggested ‘blowing up’ the U.N.
Bomb the United Nations headquarters. Or maybe gas it. Fox News host Jesse Watters had plenty of ideas about how to punish the U.N. after…
In a dizzying few days, Trump ramps up attacks on political opponents and 1st Amendment
WASHINGTON — President Trump has harnessed the weight of his office in recent days to accelerate a campaign of retribution against his perceived political enemies and attacks…
‘Extremely chaotic.’ Tech industry rattled by Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
President Trump’s new sky-high visa fees have shaken Silicon Valley’s tech giants as they contemplate a surge in the cost of hiring global talent and…
Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes
Eight months into his second term, President Trump’s long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free…
Trump shapes an immigration gilded age with $100,000 H-1B fee
President Trump took his most extensive step yet toward overhauling the U.S. legal migration system, with a pair of proclamations that explicitly favor the wealthiest…
Obama says U.S. is at ‘an inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing
Former President Obama says that the United States is at “an inflection point” following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and that President Donald…
Fed convenes meeting with a governor newly appointed by Trump and another he wants to oust
WASHINGTON — After a late-night vote and last-minute ruling, the Federal Reserve began a key meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday with both a new Trump administration…
Elex Michaelson joins CNN as anchor for a late-night program based in Los Angeles
CNN has hired veteran California political reporter and anchor Elex Michaelson to lead a new late-night newscast based in the Los Angeles area.The network announced…
Leaders across the political spectrum denounce Charlie Kirk shooting, political violence
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration and the conservative movement were stunned Wednesday by the shooting of Charlie Kirk, a disruptive leader in GOP politics who accomplished what…
‘Recklessness’: Harris calls out Biden for late exit from 2024 race
When Kamala Harris left the White House, she was trailed by three big questions.She’s now answered two of them.First off, the former vice president will…
Fox News will launch new Sunday show with Peter Doocy and Jacqui Heinrich, replacing ‘MediaBuzz’
Fox News is launching a new Sunday program with its senior White House correspondents Peter Doocy and Jacqui Heinrich, the network announced Wednesday.The new Washington-based…