These House newcomers came to the Capitol with big plans. Then the wildfires hit
WASHINGTON — Rep. Luz Rivas had barely begun her day in Washington when her cellphone rang at 7 a.m. The Hurst fire had erupted around 10:30 the…
Is Trump pushing his presidential powers beyond what the Constitution allows?
WASHINGTON — President Trump has begun his second term pressing his power to reshape the government by firing federal officials, ending diversity policies and deporting immigrants…
Opinion: Trump’s order to freeze spending is patently unconstitutional
Every day seems to bring more blatantly unconstitutional acts by President Trump. On Monday, the most egregious was his announcement that he is freezing the…
With diminished clout, Californians in Congress struggle to counter Trump’s agenda
WASHINGTON — California — the self-proclaimed liberal resistance to President Trump’s policies — has long had an outsize voice in the nation’s politics.But now, with the…
Trump invited to address joint Congress in March
President Donald Trump shakes hands with House Speaker Mike Johnson after speaking in in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol. He sworn in as the…
Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that…
Hopes raised for a COVID-19 stimulus plan from Congress
WASHINGTON — Pressure is building on Congress to pass another economic aid package before the end of the year, and Democratic and Republican leaders said Thursday…
State senator tried to curb Dodgers’ deferral ‘loophole’
The Houston Astros are hated because they cheated. The Dodgers are not cheating. Outside Los Angeles, however, they are hated a little more every day.The…
How Trump’s second inauguration outdid the excesses of his first
I really appreciated Monday’s unexpected call for unity in the Capitol rotunda, where MAGA insurrectionists mounted a deadly attack on Congress four years ago.Unfortunately, it…
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
WASHINGTON — Fresh off President Trump’s inauguration, the Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and…
What is an executive order? How Trump aims to reshape government
WASHINGTON — President Trump returns to the White House ready to immediately overhaul the government using the fastest tool he has — the executive order.An incoming…
Takeaways from Trump’s inaugural address
NEW YORK — President Trump’s second inaugural address featured similar themes to his first: a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to…
Supreme Court upholds law that could force TikTok to shut down in U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that calls for the shutdown of the U.S. operations of social media app TikTok due to…
L.A.-area fires have led to new bills in Congress. Here are some
WASHINGTON — As congressional leaders wrestle over whether to add conditions to federal aid in response to the Los Angeles County wildfires, a first wave of…
Thousands gather in Germany to protest far-right AfD congress | The Far Right News
Thousands attempted to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel was chosen as the AfD’s candidate for chancellor in next month’s election.Thousands of protesters…
US Congress certifies Donald Trump’s victory in 2024 presidential election | Politics News
The quiet proceeding contrasts with efforts by Trump’s own supporters to overturn his 2020 loss by storming the US Capitol.The United States Congress has certified…
Congress gathers to certify the 2024 election results
WASHINGTON — Four years after a violent mob stormed the Capitol, a full Congress is set to gather to certify the 2024 election, formally declaring President-elect…
Congress to certify Trump’s election win under heavy security, blizzard conditions
1 of 4 | Congress on Monday will certify President-elect Donald Trump's election win amid blizzard conditions in Washington. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License…
Trump Weighs Jan. 6 Clemency With Congress Set to Ratify His Win
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessFour years after a mob attacked the US Capitol to support Donald Trump’s last-gasp effort to overturn his election loss, the events…
How Congress will certify Trump’s electoral college victory on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON — The congressional joint session to count electoral votes on Monday is expected to be much less eventful than the certification four years ago that…