Alex Padilla and Tom McClintock crossed their parties on immigration fight
It was a wild week in Washington, D.C., that included decisions by two California politicians to buck their parties, unusual moves in the nation’s highly…
Northern Ireland’s new leaders? The daughters of rival militants – POLITICO
“Much suffering and trauma persists in our society as a result of the injustices and tragedies of the past,” O’Neill said in her first remarks…
California lawmakers blast safety agency over farmworker conditions
SACRAMENTO — California Democrats lambasted the state’s workplace safety agency on Wednesday after hearing testimony from farmworkers who said they have been exposed to extreme heat…
EU isn’t sanctioning Tucker Carlson over Putin interview (for now) – POLITICO
If member countries do want to sanction Carlson (or anyone else), “they can always bring a proposal, back it up with evidence and when everyone…
Supreme Court considers if Trump can be removed from ballots
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Thursday on whether former President Trump can be disqualified from running for election this year because of allegations…
Trump case at the Supreme Court: Showdown over presidential ballot eligibility – Live Updates
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Who should pay for climate solutions? The debate is heating up
Confronting the climate crisis won’t be cheap. California is trying to figure out who will pay. Under a series of proposals being considered by Gov.…
Tucker Carlson joins long line of ‘useful idiot’ journalists helping tyrants – POLITICO
The British socialite Unity Mitford turned to Nazi propaganda out of idol worship. In 1934, she went to Munich hoping to meet Adolf Hitler and…
Opinion: Rein in warrantless spying — before the feds start surveilling Gaza protesters
In the United States, a political leader’s disagreement with the views of a protest movement does not give the government license to investigate those protesters.…
EU slams governments for banned goods reaching Russia – POLITICO
The letter orders governments to “hold accountable EU operators that have been actively undermining EU sanctions, wherever they are active,” and deter companies from exploiting…
L.A. County paid out nearly $1 billion last year in claims
The costs to defend Los Angeles County — and its army of sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, social workers and doctors — against lawsuits skyrocketed in the…
What is the Supreme Court’s Trump case? It will hinge on 6 key questions.
Was Jan. 6 an insurrection? The 14th Amendment refers to “insurrection or rebellion,” but wading into the precise meaning of those terms could be a…
Russia says ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson interviewed Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been interviewed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the Kremlin confirmed Wednesday. It is Putin’s first interview to a…
As militant attacks surge, Pakistan votes for new parliament
The election comes at a critical time for this nuclear-armed nation, an unpredictable Western ally bordering Afghanistan, China, India and Iran — a region rife…
Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan border package Wednesday, scuttling months of negotiations with Democrats on legislation intended to cut back record numbers of illegal…
For Europeans, Trump’s already back and America has abandoned Ukraine – POLITICO
The answer isn’t expected to please the German leader. Ironic inversion For the two leaders, the irony will be wearily apparent. At the outset of…
Marianne Williamson suspends her presidential campaign, ending long-shot primary challenge to Biden
WASHINGTON — Self-help author and spiritual guru Marianne Williamson on Wednesday announced the end of her long-shot Democratic challenge to President Biden. The 71-year-old onetime spiritual…
Marianne Williamson drops out of the presidential race
Williamson polled higher and won more votes this time around than during her 2020 campaign, which was also plagued with staffing problems. But she was…
Biden expected in California soon for reelection fundraisers
President Biden is planning a swing through Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area later this month to raise money for what is almost…
Intel officials warned post Oct. 7 of increased Iranian drone threat to U.S. troops
Intelligence officials also raised alarms about the potential for attacks on U.S. personnel in Jordan from Iran-backed groups, one of the officials said. Those concerns…