Some say California gas rebate plan doesn't address long-term issues

Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an $11 billion relief package to give Californians relief from high gas prices. His plan includes rebates and free public transit.

'You are worthy': Ketanji Brown Jackson tears up amid Sen. Cory Booker speech

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey drew tears from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court hearing with the words, “You are worthy,” and others likes them.

Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies at 84

Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe who rose to become the first female secretary of state, has died at age 84.

Judge Patricia Guerrero confirmed as 1st Latina on California Supreme Court

Justice Patricia Guerrero, a San Diego appeals court judge who is the daughter of Mexican immigrants, was confirmed as the first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court

Newsom proposes $100M for Native American tribes to buy land

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed giving Native American tribes $100 million so they can purchase and preserve their ancestral lands.

Abortions in California would become cheaper under proposal

California lawmakers on Thursday voted to make abortions much cheaper for people on private health insurance plans, bringing California closer to becoming the fourth state in the country to ban insurance fees for the procedure.

$400 gas rebate could be in Californians' future under Democrat proposal

California Democrats on Thursday offered their proposal for a $400 rebate to offset the rising cost of gas. The rebate would be offered to all taxpayers in the state. 

Chesa Boudin poll shows recall effort has strong support

Voters are likely to vote yes to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, according to a recent poll done by EMC Research. 

Trump appears to rule out Pence as running mate for potential 2024 bid

Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”

Ukrainian president Zelensky to address U.S. Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Congress Wednesday reflects the reality of the NATO alliance and the importance of getting the United States' backing for any additional action against Russia's invasion.

Senate votes to make daylight saving time permanent

Americans are one step closer to never resetting their clocks after senators voted to make daylight saving time permanent. The proposed bill now moves to the House.

Republican California lawmakers call for immediate suspension of gas tax

Saying consumers need immediate relief and because the state of California already has a $65 billion budget surplus, Sacramento legislative Republicans demanded an immediate suspension of the state gas tax on Monday.

Anti-Trump Republicans Hogan, Kinzinger, Cheney lining up for 2024 shadow primary

A shadow primary of GOP critics of former President Donald Trump is beginning to take shape to determine who is best positioned to occupy the anti-Trump lane in 2024.

Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill

A $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday.

Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith will not seek re-election

Laurie Smith, the embattled sheriff of Santa Clara County, announced she will not seek re-election when her term expires in January.

Newsom wants tax rebate, touts ‘California Way’ of governing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a tax rebate Tuesday amid record-high prices at the pump but rejected calls to increase oil drilling, saying he wants to free the state "once and for all from the grasp of petro-dictators."

Mexico finds 11 bodies in clandestine pits near US border

Investigators used backhoes Sunday and Monday to excavate a series of pits, many holding several bodies, in San Luis Rio Colorado, across the border from Yuma, Arizona.

Congress passes Emmett Till bill to make lynching hate crime

Congress gave final approval Monday to legislation that for the first time would make lynching a federal hate crime in the U.S., sending the bill to President Joe Biden to sign into law.