Voter Apathy: new study lists reasons as June 2 primary nears

A new study seeks to uncover the reasons behind voter apathy, as early voting is set to begin within days for the June 2 California primary.

Hilton and Steyer lead tight California governor race ahead of crucial debate

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer lead the latest CBS News poll in the California gubernatorial race as candidates prepare for a televised debate.

Protestors rally, as 9 jurors selected in Musk v. Altman and OpenAI trial
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The federal building in Oakland drew protestors outside, as a marathon jury selection process in the high-profile legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman unfolded inside. The judge vowed to get everything done in time for opening statements Tuesday. 

California billionaire tax measure secures signatures for November ballot

California labor unions have gathered 1.5 million signatures for a ballot initiative to tax billionaires 5% to fund healthcare and offset federal cuts.

California voter ID bill makes it on the November ballot

A ballot measure to amend the California constitution and require voters to present government issued IDs at the polls will appear on the November ballot.

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections

Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.

Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.

Crowded governor’s race moves forward without Swalwell as candidates face off in Sacramento

The race for California governor is moving ahead without Eric Swalwell, as a crowded field of Democratic contenders gathered for the Nuestra Voz '26 Forum in Sacramento Tuesday night.

Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped

A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.

Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections

President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.

Kamala Harris signals potential 2028 presidential bid

Former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the National Action Network she is considering a 2028 presidential run following her 2024 campaign.

Court unseals warrants tied to California sheriff's allegations of fraud in 2025 special election

The warrants were unsealed after several news organizations, including KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Television Stations, filed a motion this month in Riverside County court seeking public access to the orders.

Georgia's 14th District: Republican Clay Fuller declares victory

Clay Fuller, an attorney and military officer, secured the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene before her resignation.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Chris Taylor wins, growing liberal majority

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the AP projected Tuesday evening, April 7, securing a liberal majority through 2030 as major cases loom in the battleground state.

San Francisco candidates debate for Pelosi's seat and legacy

California's 11th District Congressional seat, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's seat, is for grabs after Pelosi coming retirement of 39 years, 8 of them as Speaker of the House.

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

Democrats score two upset wins in Florida special elections

Florida Democrats are touting two upset victories after Tuesday’s special elections, including one in Palm Beach County and another in a closely watched state Senate race in Hillsborough County.

Senate debating SAVE America Act in rare weekend session

The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act in a rare weekend session after President Trump said passing this voting reform was his main priority.