GOP’s Nick Begich ousts Democrat Mary Peltola from Alaska’s House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska — Republican Nick Begich has won Alaska’s U.S. House race, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola to claim the seat once held by his grandfather.…
Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz
WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday against releasing a report on the panel’s long-running investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney…
New study shows more barriers to voting for Native Americans
OKLAHOMA CITY — A new study has found that systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in Native American turnout, particularly for…
Texas offers Trump land on U.S.-Mexico border for mass deportations
McALLEN, Texas — Texas is offering a parcel of rural ranchland along the U.S.-Mexico border to use as a staging area for potential mass deportations under…
What the Comcast cable network spinoff means for MSNBC and NBC News
When NBC launched MSNBC in 1996, the network was marketed with the slogan “It’s Time to Get Connected,” a line that acknowledged the emergence of…
Forecast sees $2-billion state deficit, warns of changes under Trump
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office reported Wednesday that Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers could face a relatively small $2-billion budget deficit next year, but warned…
Feds outline options for shrinking Colorado River
The Biden administration has announced a range of options for new rules to address chronic water shortages and low reservoir levels on the Colorado River,…
Fresno has a homelessness problem. So why reject state-funded housing?
FRESNO — Dez Martinez greeted the homeless dwellers of Santa Clara Street on a recent October afternoon with open arms and a warm smile. As she…
Can you stay politically engaged without sacrificing mental health?
It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but Stacey Lamirand’s brain hasn’t stopped churning.“I still think about the election all the…
Trump takes a hard line on homelessness. Why L.A. Mayor Karen Bass hopes to find common ground
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to arrest thousands of homeless people sleeping in American streets and move them to large tent cities on “inexpensive…
A look at how many women are serving in U.S. military combat roles
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been outspoken about his opinion that women should not serve in combat roles.Here’s a…
Should women fight on front lines? Trump’s Defense pick reignites debate
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought had been long settled: Should women be allowed…
How California can still put an end to forced prison labor
Proposition 6, the ballot measure that would have amended the California Constitution to prohibit involuntary servitude in prison, failed. That’s troubling. Do voters really believe…
Will Congress let Trump kill organizations like Planned Parenthood and ACLU?
President-elect Donald Trump has said repeatedly that he will invoke the Insurrection Act so the American military can round up migrants for his program of…
If Democrats want to win again, does California need to stand down?
After voters across the nation chose President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom cautioned against buying into the first wave…
A red-district Democrat offers thoughts on winning rural votes
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has a blunt message for fellow Democrats as they wail and wonder how they’ll make their way back from the political wilderness.…
Trump says he’s naming ex-Rep. Sean Duffy as Transportation secretary
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee for Transportation secretary, as he…
Texas proposal would let schools use Bible teachings in lessons
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ education board on Tuesday advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for schools to incorporate in kindergarten through fifth grades,…
House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for first transgender member
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support Tuesday for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected…
Trump taps pro-wrestling mogul Linda McMahon for secretary of education
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating Linda McMahon, a billionaire professional wrestling mogul and small-business champion with minimal schools experience, as secretary…