Paris Hilton, gender parity, Siberian tigers: 3 good-news stories for the holidays
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 32 days until the inauguration and, bust out the tissues, this is my last newsletter until Jan. 7. That…
As states fight over abortion laws, California could get dragged in
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 34 days until the inauguration, and today we’re talking about the coming legal war over states’ rights. Of course,…
The fall of Syria brings hope to the family of Austin Tice
Hello and happy Thursday. American journalist Austin Tice has been held captive in Syria for 4,504 days, but his family is, for the first time…
Trump promised he won’t cut Social Security. Should you trust him?
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 41 days until Donald Trump moves back into the White House. Today, we’re looking ahead to what he might…
Trump gained support in California. What does that mean for the so-called resistance?
Hi, and happy Thursday. There are 46 days until President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, but hey, who’s counting? Well, we are. And, it seems, Gov. Gavin…
How California lawmakers are preparing for Trump 2.0
SACRAMENTO — Hello dear readers. Laurel Rosenhall here, The Times’ California politics editor, filling in for Anita Chabria. There are 48 days until President-elect Donald Trump’s…
Jennifer Siebel Newsom discusses women, health and safety. And Trump.
Hello and happy Thanksgiving. There are 53 days until the Inauguration, and today we’re talking about moms, daughters, sisters, wives and even the lady at…
Turkeys got pardoned. Will Jan. 6 defendants get the same treatment?
Hi, and happy Tuesday. There are 55 days until President-elect Trump is sworn back into office, and there are two days until Thanksgiving. Surely, Americans,…
Lessons from my four decades of covering politics: Prepare to be surprised
WASHINGTON — Because they are all-or-nothing contests, American elections lend themselves to over-interpretation.In 1988, Republican Vice President George H.W. Bush defeated Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, winning…
The Trump landslide that wasn’t
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 60 days until the inauguration, and today I’m wondering if size matters. I’m referring, of course, to the size…
Trump’s Cabinet picks are not normal. Will they be appointed anyway?
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 62 days until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, and today we’re talking about keeping things normal. Normal, of…
Trump’s early moves send strong signals about what to expect
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump opened his transition back to the White House this week with a flurry of personnel announcements that sent forceful messages to…
Trump vowed to protect women, but the opposite is happening
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 67 days until our new president is sworn in, and today we are talking about how funny it is…
The Trump presidency begins to take shape. Immigration is front and center
There are 69 days until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, and he’s starting to pick the team that will run his White House —…
Trump will move U.S. to the right. But voters may only back him up to a point
WASHINGTON — With his victory, President-elect Donald Trump has reshaped American politics, putting together a conservative, working-class coalition, including a number of Black and Latino voters,…
With new Trump presidency, California is in for the fight of our lives
Donald Trump has soundly won another term as president and in perhaps the most stunning part of this election, it wasn’t even that close. As…
Election deniers are already out in full force. What will happen next?
Hello and hallelujah. There are zero days left until the election, and for better or worse, we’ve made it this far. Congratulations, America! But to…
Harris, Trump both have a shot Nov. 5, with these issues still in flux
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Wes Bair, a 74-year-old Black man from Pennsylvania’s capital city, has personal experience with young Black voters wavering on whether to support Kamala…
Jaden Jefferson and Cathedral outlast St. Paul for league crown
Jaden Jefferson let the glee of victory overtake his face as the clock expired. He grinned ear to ear. Winning wasn’t easy Friday night.The Cathedral…
Who really loves America, Donald or Kamala?
Hello and happy Thursday. There are five days until the election, and OMG, it’s finally almost over. Most of you have likely voted by now,…