Biden pardon, Patel FBI nomination fuel debate over politics and justice
Democrats have warned for months that Donald Trump, if elected again, would bend the Justice Department to his own political will. But President Biden’s announcement…
Some Democrats slam President Biden for pardoning son Hunter
President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter dismayed many political figures, including Democratic elected officials, who said they worried that the protection offered to the…
Romania’s ruling Social Democrats appear poised to win parliamentary elections
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, leader of the Social Democracy Party, delivers a speech at the PSD campaign headquarters after the first exit poll for parliamentary…
Social Democrats win Iceland’s snap elections as incumbents punished | Elections News
Social Democratic Alliance wins the largest share of votes but will need to form a coalition to govern.Iceland’s centre-left Social Democratic Alliance has won the…
House speaker condemns bomb threats against New England Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Saturday condemned bomb hoaxes targeting Democratic Party lawmakers on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. File photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI…
Young men swung right after Trump campaign dominated by macho appeals
WASHINGTON — For years, Pat Verhaeghe didn’t think highly of Donald Trump as a leader.Then Verhaeghe began seeing more of Trump’s campaign speeches online and his…
As Trump’s lead in popular vote shrinks, does he have a ‘mandate’?
In his victory speech on Nov. 6, President-elect Donald Trump claimed Americans had given him an “unprecedented and powerful mandate.”It’s a message his transition team…
At least 6 Connecticut Democrats receive bomb threats on Thanksgiving
Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., speaks during a press conference in Washington, D.C., on May 17, 2022. On Thanksgiving THursday, she announced that she was among…
On homelessness, California and the Supreme Court largely agree
What does a small, solidly Republican city in Oregon have in common with California’s largest liberal enclaves? All breathed a sigh of relief this year…
Why Donald Trump still could not conquer Orange County
Donald Trump posted notable gains in Orange County during the November election, but it was not enough to win the increasingly purple county that has…
Republicans criticize claims that Trump intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard is ‘compromised’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence services, is…
Democrats rally behind first out transgender member of Congress
At a Democratic caucus meeting Tuesday, Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) watched as colleagues approached and offered their support to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), who will…
Trump picks Bessent as Treasury secretary, Vought top budget official
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next…
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…
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…
Michelle Steel vs. Derek Tran: O.C. district is closest House race
An Orange County congressional race that has become the closest in the country currently has such a slim margin of victory that it feels more…
Column: Voters sent clear message to Newsom, Democrats: We’re fed up
SACRAMENTO — The state Legislature will convene a new two-year session on Dec. 2, and hopefully lawmakers have been reading the messages California voters sent them…
Gabbard’s sympathetic views on Russia cause alarm in intelligence circles
WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. intelligence services, in 2022 endorsed one of Russia’s main justifications for invading Ukraine: the…
Democrats, next time try fighting for the working class | US Election 2024
A week before the election, my dad was visiting and talked to me about his gut feeling that former President Donald Trump might win. He…
Opinion: Democrats are finger-pointing. Does the evidence support them?
The Democrats have some tough choices in front of them. With Vice President Kamala Harris, they ran a very strong candidate in an incredibly well-resourced…