New MAGA Patriot Party picks San Antonio as headquarters

Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.

Biden orders DOJ to end reliance on private prisons as part of executive actions on racial equity

As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.

Senate confirms Antony Blinken as Biden’s Secretary of State

Antony Blinken has pledged to be a leading force in the Biden administration’s bid to reframe the U.S. relationship with the rest of the world after four years in which President Donald Trump questioned longtime alliances.

Janet Yellen wins Senate approval to become 1st female Treasury secretary

Janet Yellen has been confirmed as Biden’s treasury secretary in an overwhelming Senate vote, the first woman to hold the job in the department's 232-year history.

Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel rules

President Joe Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders, according to two White House officials.

Biden attends mass at same DC church he worshipped at as VP

President Joe Biden attended Mass for the first time since taking office, worshipping Sunday at the church he frequented when he was vice president.

Arizona GOP censures Cindy McCain, Republican governor

Arizona Republicans voted Saturday to censure Cindy McCain and two prominent GOP officials who have found themselves crosswise with former President Donald Trump.

California regulators say highway marijuana billboards must go

In a downer for California's legal marijuana industry, regulators say some highway billboards advertising such products must come down.

Landlord demands $20K in back rent from California gym or owners must leave

As a new administration promised relief, the Kovaks found a notice on the door of their Sonoma facility. It was a demand from his out-of-state landlord to pay $20,000 in back rent or vacate the premises in 72 hours.

MyPillow Guy among the Trump acolytes with political aspirations

When the MyPillow Guy went to the White House last week to try to persuade President Donald Trump to keep pushing bogus theories about the election, he came away disappointed.

Confusing systems impair California vaccination rollout

More than five weeks into its vaccination program, about 4 million doses have been shipped to the state, with nearly 1.8 million doses administered.

Biden orders review of domestic terrorism threat in US

President Joe Biden has directed law enforcement and intelligence officials in his administration to study the threat of domestic violent extremism in the United States, an undertaking being launched weeks after a mob of insurgents loyal to Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Biden signs more executive orders, targeting COVID-19 economic relief

Joe Biden’s ambitious opening bid, his $1.9 trillion American Rescue economic package, will test the new president’s relationship with Congress.

Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8

Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump on the charge of incitement of insurrection for the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8.

Biden's Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen clears Senate committee

The Senate Finance Committee has approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nation’s 78th Treasury secretary.