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K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says

K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says

As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to they're following federal civil r...

Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In

Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In

The company said it would offer customers the same prices it offers its employees on most of its vehicles.

Trump fires at least 3 national security aides following a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer

Trump fires at least 3 national security aides following a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer

Loomer met with Trump and other top White House officials in the Oval Office on Wednesday, two sources familiar with the meeting t...

NYC Mayor Adams will skip Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent

NYC Mayor Adams will skip Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he will pull out of the city’s Democratic primary and will instead run for reelection as an in...

Trump's changes to the federal government aren't yet a clear political winner or loser: AP-NORC poll

Trump's changes to the federal government aren't yet a clear political winner or loser: AP-NORC poll

President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes to the federal government haven’t emerged as an obvious political winner or loser

Father Richard Estrada, defender of the downtrodden, dead at 83

Father Richard Estrada, defender of the downtrodden, dead at 83

Friends and colleagues in Los Angeles are mourning the death of Father Richard Estrada, whose decades of activism were infused wit...

Even in O.C. Trump country, some worry about how tariffs will hit their pocketbooks

Even in O.C. Trump country, some worry about how tariffs will hit their pocketbooks

In a Trump-friendly slice of California, concerns about higher prices and uncertainty about the economy were palpable as the White...

Singapore Won’t Retaliate Against Tariffs, Seeks Talks

Singapore Won’t Retaliate Against Tariffs, Seeks Talks

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong ruled out any immediate retaliation against the US after it imposed a 10% baseline gl...

Virginia lawmakers buck Youngkin budget amendments in one-day session

Virginia lawmakers buck Youngkin budget amendments in one-day session

Virginia lawmakers addressed scores of legislative vetoes and amendments from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday

Rod Blagojevich has a new gig: Working for the ‘Bosnian Bear’

Rod Blagojevich has a new gig: Working for the ‘Bosnian Bear’

The former Illinois governor, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump in February, will lobby for the Republic of Srpska.

Republicans are increasingly anxious about a midterms wipeout

Republicans are increasingly anxious about a midterms wipeout

Across the party, there's a push to refocus on economic issues even as some worry the president's tariffs could cause short-term h...

Car buyers in Southern California scramble to beat 25% auto tariffs

Car buyers in Southern California scramble to beat 25% auto tariffs

With vehicle prices expected to rise sharply as a result of Trump's auto tariffs, many consumers are rushing to make purchases bef...

A $1.8 billion mistake could cost the South Carolina treasurer his job

A $1.8 billion mistake could cost the South Carolina treasurer his job

South Carolina lawmakers are going to try to remove a statewide elected official from office, for the first time in over two centu...

Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts

Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts

The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order that would have requir...

Anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order

Anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order

A judge has temporarily blocked a Montana law that restricts transgender people’s use of bathrooms in public buildings

Cars aren't tested properly for women's safety. Congress is trying to fix that.

Cars aren't tested properly for women's safety. Congress is trying to fix that.

NHTSA regulations still allow car companies in the U.S. to test for safety using 40- to 50-year-old dummies that are not anatomica...

Biden's top health official, Xavier Becerra, enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Biden's top health official, Xavier Becerra, enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Former Biden administration Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is the latest Democrat to join the crowded field seeking to become Cal...

Former federal health chief Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor

Former federal health chief Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor

Xavier Becerra, who served as California attorney general, joined a growing field of Democrats running next year to replace termed...

Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

A trio of elections have provided plenty of warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump

Cory Booker's record-breaking speech ignites a Democratic base 'desperate' for a fighter

Cory Booker's record-breaking speech ignites a Democratic base 'desperate' for a fighter

Sen. Cory Booker ended a record held by the segregationist Strom Thurmond, garnering widespread acclaim from Democrats as a model ...

GOP senators push ahead on Trump's tax cuts package, punting big decisions for later

GOP senators push ahead on Trump's tax cuts package, punting big decisions for later

Senate Republicans insist they are pushing ahead on President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts this week

California lawmakers reject bills to ban trans athletes from girls sports

California lawmakers reject bills to ban trans athletes from girls sports

California lawmakers have rejected two bills aimed at keeping trans kids and teens off sports teams consistent with their gender i...

Who is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court winner has fought for union and abortion rights

Who is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court winner has fought for union and abortion rights

Wisconsin Supreme Court winner Susan Crawford has served as a Dane County Circuit Court judge since 2018

Trump ally and rising California GOP star Essayli is named top federal prosecutor in L.A.

Trump ally and rising California GOP star Essayli is named top federal prosecutor in L.A.

The attorney general has selected Riverside County Assemblymember Bill Essayli — a rising and controversial Republican voice — to ...

Major international law firm reaches deal with White House, becoming the latest to do so

Major international law firm reaches deal with White House, becoming the latest to do so

Another major international law firm has reached a deal with President Donald Trump to dedicate at least $100 million in free lega...

Who is Jimmy Patronis? Florida's chief financial officer wins election to replace Matt Gaetz

Who is Jimmy Patronis? Florida's chief financial officer wins election to replace Matt Gaetz

Florida’s Republican chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis has fended off a tougher-than-expected challenge in a special election...

Trump to hold meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake

Trump to hold meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake

President Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok

Judge in long-running lawsuit declines to block the use of Georgia's voting system

Judge in long-running lawsuit declines to block the use of Georgia's voting system

A federal judge has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system

California, other states sue Trump administration over cuts to CDC infectious-disease funding

California, other states sue Trump administration over cuts to CDC infectious-disease funding

California and other states are suing the Trump administration over plans to cut billions of dollars in grants designed to make st...

Why does the US restrict its presidents to 2 terms? A look at the tradition Trump is questioning

Why does the US restrict its presidents to 2 terms? A look at the tradition Trump is questioning

Only one person in U.S. history has defied the two-term example set by the first president, George Washington

Florida Republicans face off against well-funded Democrats in US House special elections

Florida Republicans face off against well-funded Democrats in US House special elections

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine and chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis are looking to win their congressional special elections

This bill aims to help firefighters with cancer. Getting it passed is just the beginning

This bill aims to help firefighters with cancer. Getting it passed is just the beginning

Amid toxic L.A. wildfires, California's U.S. senators are supporting legislation that would provide financial help to first respon...

Republican leaders in Congress downplay Trump's talk of a third term as president

Republican leaders in Congress downplay Trump's talk of a third term as president

Lawmakers insisted he wasn't serious about it, even though he told NBC News he's "not joking" about wanting another term, which is...

'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways

'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways

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'Ball game over': Trump's rural support could make or break the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

'Ball game over': Trump's rural support could make or break the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race could wind up being a referendum on the president's trade policies.

Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested, accused of narcotics possession in Burbank

Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested, accused of narcotics possession in Burbank

Comedian Paul Rodriguez was arrested after police allegedly found narcotics in his vehicle Friday night in Burbank.

California-Mexico border, once overwhelmed, now nearly empty

California-Mexico border, once overwhelmed, now nearly empty

Trump's immigration crackdown has slowed migrant crossings to a near halt. Humanitarian aid groups, with few people to serve, are ...

Newsom calls the Democratic brand 'toxic' as he defends his podcast

Democrats find themselves flummoxed by the contrast between the MAGA-friendly host Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be on his podcast ...

Deadline to enroll in Army Corps' fire debris cleanup extended; some multifamily housing now eligible

Deadline to enroll in Army Corps' fire debris cleanup extended; some multifamily housing now eligible

The deadline to submit a right-of-entry form to enroll in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' debris cleanup is now April 15. Some m...

Musk butts up against Wisconsin state law with (now deleted) $1 million check giveaway

Musk butts up against Wisconsin state law with (now deleted) $1 million check giveaway

Election law experts were skeptical about the billionaire's move.

‘Painful period’: RFK Jr. lays off 10,000 HHS employees

‘Painful period’: RFK Jr. lays off 10,000 HHS employees

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These departments investigating Elon Musk have been cut by DOGE and the Trump administration

These departments investigating Elon Musk have been cut by DOGE and the Trump administration

Elon Musk has benefited from his close alliance with Donald Trump, as the president has ousted federal officials who had overseen ...

Democrats concede they have no alternative to Chuck Schumer for now

Democrats concede they have no alternative to Chuck Schumer for now

The embattled minority leader has faced criticism across the party over his fumbled strategy over a government funding bill.

Supreme Court upholds ban on untraceable 'ghost guns' that are made from parts kits

Supreme Court upholds ban on untraceable 'ghost guns' that are made from parts kits

Supreme Court, siding with the police, rules that handmade guns can be restricted under federal law.

Democrats target four California GOP members of Congress in effort to retake control of the House

Democrats target four California GOP members of Congress in effort to retake control of the House

Four California Republicans in the House of Representatives are on the target list of a prominent Democratic group preparing for t...

Hiltzik: Acting commissioner's disastrous reign shows that Social Security needs protection from Trump

Hiltzik: Acting commissioner's disastrous reign shows that Social Security needs protection from Trump

Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek leaves Social Security beneficiaries worried about their checks. They should be.

Barabak: He's been an outspoken Trump critic. Others fear the price he and his family pay

Barabak: He's been an outspoken Trump critic. Others fear the price he and his family pay

Eric Swalwell has received countless death threats, been physically accosted and sneezed on. Republican colleagues tell him they f...

Hundreds rally in Westwood to protest Trump, Musk's government cuts: 'It's just evil'

Hundreds rally in Westwood to protest Trump, Musk's government cuts: 'It's just evil'

Protesters marched toward the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles, rallying against government cuts and what they described a...

Arellano: Jeff Pearlman goes from sportswriting to throwing fastballs at O.C. politicians

Arellano: Jeff Pearlman goes from sportswriting to throwing fastballs at O.C. politicians

Last month, Pearlman announced he was embarking on an altogether different kind of mission: To write about Orange County politics....

Leakers to Musk: We’re ‘not Elon’s servants’

Leakers to Musk: We’re ‘not Elon’s servants’

Even before Musk’s comments, federal workers felt vulnerable and increasingly incensed.

Kennedy Center cancels LGBTQ+ Pride events to align with new...

3 months ago

Kennedy Center cancels LGBTQ+ Pride events to align with new priorities after Trump fired center's leadership

John James launches bid for Michigan governor

3 months ago

John James launches bid for Michigan governor

GOP lawmakers rally around Trump admin for massive nightclub...

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GOP lawmakers rally around Trump admin for massive nightclub raid targeting illegal immigrants

Below Deck's Johnny Gets Aggressive After Seeing Alesia in W...

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Below Deck's Johnny Gets Aggressive After Seeing Alesia in Wihan's Bed

WATCH: Red state gov urges firearms makers to ditch Colorado...

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WATCH: Red state gov urges firearms makers to ditch Colorado amid its anti-gun push

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