Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Expert weighs in on increased effort to recall Gov. Newsom
Recall expert Joshua Spivak says watching the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom is fascinating. The Oakland resident can recount specific details of nearly every recall effort in history.
Recall expert Joshua Spivak says watching the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom is fascinating. The Oakland resident can recount specific details of nearly every recall effort in history.
California Supreme Court rejects lawsuit challenging ride-share vote
The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to overturn a ballot measure that kept app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors.
The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to overturn a ballot measure that kept app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors.
Schumer, McConnell reach agreement to organize a 50-50 Senate, ending weekslong standoff
The agreement reached Wednesday means Democrats can take control of the committees and set up other operations that have stalled during the standoff.
The agreement reached Wednesday means Democrats can take control of the committees and set up other operations that have stalled during the standoff.
Political storms swirl around California’s Newsom amid virus crisis
In the year since California saw its first coronavirus case, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has gone from a governor in command to one lurching from one political crisis to the next.
In the year since California saw its first coronavirus case, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has gone from a governor in command to one lurching from one political crisis to the next.
Political pundits say Newsom's plummeting poll numbers raise odds for recall
A new poll from UC Berkeley seems to show trust in Governor Gavin Newsom is on the decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, more hats are entering the governor's race in case a recall for Gavin Newsom qualifies.
A new poll from UC Berkeley seems to show trust in Governor Gavin Newsom is on the decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, more hats are entering the governor's race in case a recall for Gavin Newsom qualifies.
Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas as DHS chief
The Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas and Pete Buttigieg as homeland security and transportation secretaries, respectively, Tuesday.
The Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas and Pete Buttigieg as homeland security and transportation secretaries, respectively, Tuesday.
Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Former San Diego mayor joins race for California governor
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is running for California governor.
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is running for California governor.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez talks Capitol attack, past sexual assault
A teary-eyed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday recounted hiding in her office bathroom as a man repeatedly yelled “Where is she?" during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and also revealed a sexual assault in her past as she talked about trauma.
A teary-eyed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday recounted hiding in her office bathroom as a man repeatedly yelled “Where is she?" during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and also revealed a sexual assault in her past as she talked about trauma.
Stacey Abrams nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
McConnell says Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'loony lies' a 'cancer for the Republican Party'
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is blasting newly elected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling the far-right Georgia Republican’s embrace of conspiracy theories and “loony lies” a “cancer for the Republican Party.”
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is blasting newly elected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling the far-right Georgia Republican’s embrace of conspiracy theories and “loony lies” a “cancer for the Republican Party.”
Republican group puts up billboards calling on Ted Cruz to resign
The group is targeting members of Congress, like Senator Ted Cruz, who they believe played a role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
The group is targeting members of Congress, like Senator Ted Cruz, who they believe played a role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Trump announces new lawyers for his impeachment trial
Donald Trump on Sunday named two lawyers to his impeachment defense team, one day after it was revealed that the former president had parted ways with an earlier set of attorneys.
Donald Trump on Sunday named two lawyers to his impeachment defense team, one day after it was revealed that the former president had parted ways with an earlier set of attorneys.
‘Predator, liar and abuser’: The Lincoln Project responds to allegations against co-founder John Weaver
The Lincoln Project, a group of anti-Trump Republicans, responded Sunday to sexual harassment allegations reportedly from 21 young men against one of its co-founders, John Weaver.
The Lincoln Project, a group of anti-Trump Republicans, responded Sunday to sexual harassment allegations reportedly from 21 young men against one of its co-founders, John Weaver.
GOP Rep Kinzinger starts PAC to resist party’s Trump embrace
Rep. Adam Kinzinger is launching a political action committee to push back against a House GOP leadership team and party that he says has become too closely aligned to the former president.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger is launching a political action committee to push back against a House GOP leadership team and party that he says has become too closely aligned to the former president.
Thousands arrested in Russia for 2nd week straight at protests backing activist Alexei Navalny
Thousands were arrested for the second week straight during protests in Russia demanding the release of Alexei Navalny, Putin's best-known critic. Now the U.S. is criticizing the crackdown and urging Russia to release Navalny.
Thousands were arrested for the second week straight during protests in Russia demanding the release of Alexei Navalny, Putin's best-known critic. Now the U.S. is criticizing the crackdown and urging Russia to release Navalny.
Biden, Democrats hit the gas on raising minimum wage to $15
The push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package,
The push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package,
Fighting climate change in America means transforming America
In a flurry of executive actions in his first eight days in office, the president is trying to steer the U.S. economy from one fueled by fossils to one that no longer puts those gases into the air by 2050.
In a flurry of executive actions in his first eight days in office, the president is trying to steer the U.S. economy from one fueled by fossils to one that no longer puts those gases into the air by 2050.
School districts, unions at odds over how and when to reopen safely
Dr. Anthony Fauci held a forum Thursday evening with educators about the future of returning to the classroom as COVID-19 remains a threat.
Dr. Anthony Fauci held a forum Thursday evening with educators about the future of returning to the classroom as COVID-19 remains a threat.