DWP board president steps down amid ethics questions
Political veteran Cynthia McClain-Hill announced Tuesday that she is stepping down as president of the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners following ethics-related…
As Austin controversy widens, Republicans find a new weapon against Biden
Several prominent Republicans have already called for Austin to lose his job for keeping the White House in the dark for several days about his…
Russian singer who wore sock over his penis is arrested trying to flee country – POLITICO
A Russian singer who got in trouble for performing on stage wearing only a sock to cover his genitals was arrested at a St. Petersburg…
Appeals court judges appear skeptical of Trump presidential immunity argument
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia appeared inclined during a hearing Tuesday to reject former President Trump’s claims that he…
Suffering of Palestinians ‘cannot go on’ – POLITICO
The suffering of Palestinian civilians “cannot go on,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Tuesday during a visit to Cairo, urging more concrete measures to deliver humanitarian aid…
East Palo Alto goes from U.S. ‘murder capital’ to zero homicides
This is what it took to make a small city safe. In 1992, East Palo Alto was dubbed the “murder capital” of the U.S., with…
‘It’s a scary time’ as world shatters temperature record
Temperatures may push even higher this year — when nearly half the world’s population will elect leaders whose policies will influence whether nations can pull…
At Charleston church shooting site, Biden condemns white supremacy
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Courting Black voters he needs to win reelection, President Biden on Monday denounced the “poison” of white supremacy in America, saying at the…
Why Democrats’ House hopes could rest on Hochul’s agenda
Hochul is facing the pressure as she gears up for heated negotiations with the Democratic-run state Legislature — home to progressive lawmakers who will push…
How California’s rising immigrant population drives labor force growth
WASHINGTON — Even as busloads of migrants sent north by border-state officials have strained cities and stirred new political firestorms in Washington, fresh data are driving…
Loose exit panel bolts found in other 737 MAX 9 planes in United’s fleet
In the United States, Alaska and United operate MAX 9 planes. Alaska grounded all 65 in its fleet. United Airlines now has 79 of the…
California’s transportation agency thinks AI can help cut traffic
Being stuck in traffic is a familiar problem for many Californians, but state officials want to harness the power of artificial intelligence to discover new…
Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson rail against Biden to a crowd of seventh graders
Williamson chimed in: “I agree with that.” But Biden was in South Carolina, drawing contrasts not with his Democratic challengers but with his likely general-election…
Judge in Trump’s D.C. election case is targeted by fake emergency call
WASHINGTON — A home owned by the judge overseeing the federal election subversion case against former President Trump was targeted by a fake emergency call Sunday…
Netanyahu’s coalition bickers over Gaza – POLITICO
Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brittle governing coalition isn’t anywhere near resolving its internal splits over how…
Shohei Ohtani: State controller urges intervention on deferrals
Congress should narrow a loophole that could spare Shohei Ohtani from paying tens of millions in California taxes, the state controller said Monday. The Dodgers…
Rep. Steny Hoyer set to seek reelection
“I am blessed to have the good health, strength, and enduring passion necessary to continue serving my constituents at this decisive moment for Maryland and…
Why the Supreme Court will probably put Trump back on the ballot
More than any U.S. Supreme Court case in decades, former President Trump’s appeal of the Colorado decision disqualifying him from the state’s primary ballot combines…
Louisiana’s new governor wants to scrap the state’s unique open primaries
The system has been in place for decades in the state for both state and congressional offices, save for a brief interruption in 2008. It…
U.S. secretary of State rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza’s postwar future
AL ULA, Saudi Arabia — U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said Monday that four key Arab nations and Turkey have agreed to begin planning…