New poll says a bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump for rising costs

A majority of Americans attribute the nation's rising cost of living to President Donald Trump's policies, as inflation and elevated consumer prices outpace wage growth for millions of people.

Gov. Newsom weighs mass commutation of California's death row sentences
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Having already instituted a moratorium on executions in California Gov. Gavin Newsom indicated he is considering taking a far more drastic step: Commuting the sentences of all 563 individuals currently on the state's death row.

Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly begged Trump donor to pay her $100K credit card bill: WSJ

Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece and an ally of President Trump, reportedly begged a donor to pay off her $100,000 Amex bill in exchange for being “your Trump ride or die, forever and ever.”

'Taliban' statement at congressional candidate debate might backfire, expert says
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Sonoma State University political science professor David McCuan said the battle between Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez to win a congressional seat is only going to get uglier. He believes Hernandez's Taliban statement about Wahab might backfire against her.  

Dublin: Late Taliban comment flares tensions in CA District 14 debate

Tensions ran high on stage during the only head-to-head debate between the candidates competing for California’s 14th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Wahab calls Hernandez's Taliban comments in D14 debate 'discriminatory'
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Tensions ran high on stage during the only head-to-head debate between the candidates competing for California’s 14th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. At one point BART Director Melissa Hernandez referenced something Congresswoman Aisha Wahab said about establishing communications with the Taliban for human rights purposes. 

Robocall proposal could open floodgates before Election Day

A conservative group wants federal regulators to relax prohibitions on most robocalls to cellphones without the caller getting consent beforehand, a move consumer advocates fear could unleash a surge of unwanted political calls before Election Day.

Most Americans now in favor of Medicare for All, according to new poll

Public support for Medicare for All reached a new high, with a poll finding over half Americans supporting a single-payer healthcare system.

Three-year anniversary of Israel-Hamas War
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Today marks three years since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out. Sonoma State University professor David McCuan explains how the war has changed Israel, Gaza, the Middle East and American politics.

California governor's race: Meet candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton

Californians will elect the state's next governor on Nov. 3, deciding between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton. Here's what to know about the candidates.

2026 Election Voter Guide: What’s on the California midterm election ballot?

Election Day is less than one month away. Here's a look at the key state and local races, how to register to vote, how to track your ballot and more.

Dennis Hastert, who went from House Speaker to prison, dead at 84

Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.

National intelligence chief to lead US artificial intelligence task force

The man in charge of national intelligence for the United States is now the point person on a new task force for artificial intelligence.  

Trump posts GOP Sen. Tom Cotton's phone number amid daylight saving time fight

President Donald Trump renewed his push to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States by trying to step up the pressure on Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and releasing the personal cellphone number of the Senate Intelligence Chair so supporters could call it.

Trump says he's sending $90 checks to 20 million seniors: What to know

President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.

Pentagon creates new 'Office of Religious Affairs'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.

Trump Pentagon launches competition for America's next great military base

Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.