Kevin McCarthy juggles a government shutdown, Biden impeachment inquiry as House returns for fall
Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a political standoff as he works to avoid a government shutdown while attempting to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his son Hunter Biden's business dealings.
Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a political standoff as he works to avoid a government shutdown while attempting to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his son Hunter Biden's business dealings.
Barbara Lee criticizes Newsom's comments over potential Feinstein appointment
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is facing blowback after his recent comments on “Meet the Press" about the prospect of appointing someone to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is facing blowback after his recent comments on “Meet the Press" about the prospect of appointing someone to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Rep. Barbara Lee criticizes Gov. Newsom's 'caretaker' comments over Senate race
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) released a statement criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom's remarks on appointing a caretaker to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein should she not complete her term.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) released a statement criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom's remarks on appointing a caretaker to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein should she not complete her term.
Elon Musk’s X sues California over the state’s content moderation law
Elon Musk and X say the California law, which requires social media companies to publish their content moderation policies, violates the First Amendment.
Elon Musk and X say the California law, which requires social media companies to publish their content moderation policies, violates the First Amendment.
New Mexico governor's order suspends the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque
Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.
Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.
Bill to decriminalize some psychedelics heads to Gov. Newsom's desk
State Bill 58 passed through the Senate Thursday. The bill would allow a few naturally occurring psychedelic substances including the ingredients in hallucinogenic mushrooms.
State Bill 58 passed through the Senate Thursday. The bill would allow a few naturally occurring psychedelic substances including the ingredients in hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Pelosi says she’ll run for reelection in 2024
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.
Hunter Biden faces new indictment from prosecutors as plea deal unravels
Federal prosecutors are seeking to bring a new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter by the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
Federal prosecutors are seeking to bring a new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter by the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
California insurers lobby for sweeping changes to state law in 'secret' meetings
Insurers are reportedly engaged in negotiations with the California insurance commissioner and state legislators, seeking significant revisions to the state's insurance laws before the conclusion of the legislative year.
Insurers are reportedly engaged in negotiations with the California insurance commissioner and state legislators, seeking significant revisions to the state's insurance laws before the conclusion of the legislative year.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
Capitol physician: McConnell’s health episodes show 'no evidence' of being strokes or seizures
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.
Congress returns to avoid government shutdown while Republicans weigh an impeachment inquiry
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.
The 2024 presidential campaign is coming into focus. It might look similar to last one
A rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump might be on the horizon, raising the prospect of an uncertain election season that only strengthens the nation’s political divide.
A rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump might be on the horizon, raising the prospect of an uncertain election season that only strengthens the nation’s political divide.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.
The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.
In key South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for path against Trump
Some campaigns are focusing on South Carolina, where the GOP primary is a last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.
Some campaigns are focusing on South Carolina, where the GOP primary is a last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.
US government eager to renew powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists’ hands
A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.
A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.
New California law aims to build affordable housing faster
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last week that lawmakers say will help speed up the process of building new affordable housing in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last week that lawmakers say will help speed up the process of building new affordable housing in California.
Bill Richardson, former New Mexico governor and UN ambassador, dies at 75
Before he was elected governor of New Mexico in 2002, Bill Richardson was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary under President Bill Clinton and served 14 years as a congressman.
Before he was elected governor of New Mexico in 2002, Bill Richardson was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary under President Bill Clinton and served 14 years as a congressman.
Elected leaders, union workers celebrate 'hot labor summer'
Ahead of Labor Day, dozens of elected officials and union workers gathered for a barbecue to celebrate months of labor progress across the state.
Ahead of Labor Day, dozens of elected officials and union workers gathered for a barbecue to celebrate months of labor progress across the state.
Santa Clara County leaders blasts councilman over ties with 'anti-lgbtq hate group'
Several local politicians have publicly expressed concern over San Jose Councilman Bien Doan's affiliation with an anti-LGBTQ group.
Several local politicians have publicly expressed concern over San Jose Councilman Bien Doan's affiliation with an anti-LGBTQ group.