Will Kevin McCarthy retire from Congress this week?
WASHINGTON — Last Friday evening, as I prepared to go to a birthday party, I received a suspicious message. It was a tip about Kevin McCarthy.…
It’s a banner year for LGBTQ+ roles
There has been a wealth of fine screen portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters this year, with more than a few that are likely to land an…
Will these California Republicans back funding for Israel and Ukraine?
WASHINGTON — On Oct. 7, I was sitting on my friend’s roof, waiting to start our book club, when a push alert about violence in Israel…
Biden Labor nominee stalls in Senate as Manchin, Menendez vote with Republicans
Two Democrats voted with Republicans in the Senate on Tuesday to block José Javier Rodríguez, President Joe Biden's nominee to serve as assistant secretary of…
US Republicans pick Tom Emmer as latest nominee for House speaker | Politics News
It is unclear if the Minnesota congressman, the number three Republican in the chamber, can secure the needed votes. Republicans in the United States House…
Republicans pick Tom Emmer as latest nominee for House speaker
WASHINGTON — Republicans picked Rep. Tom Emmer as their nominee for House speaker on Tuesday, as they try for a third time to fill the top…
Will US Republicans finally elect a House speaker nominee? | Government News
Republicans in the United States House of Representatives are expected to choose their nominee for speaker after a three-week leadership vacuum that has paralysed the…
House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker
1 of 7 | The seat for speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives remains empty on Friday after a failed third ballot. Photo by…
Jim Jordan loses third vote for House speaker
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives has endured nearly 17 full days without a leader, but no end to the crisis appeared in sight Friday as…
Republican disarray leaves House unable to function
WASHINGTON — The fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives took a sharp turn Thursday as Republicans proved unable to agree on any plan…
In comments to Senate, FAA administrator nominee Michael Whitaker stresses air safety
1 of 3 | Federal Aviation Administrator nominee Michael Whitaker attends his Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation nomination hearing at the U.S. Capitol…
GOP senators rough up Pentagon nominee over Afghanistan evacuation
“All night of the 29th, you guys are taking me from gate, to gate, to gate, to gate, to gate, to gate, to gate trying…
Ethics commission nominee – Los Angeles Times
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, with help from Julia Wick. Newsletter Get the…
Did Mejia do the legwork needed to back his ethics nominee?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with a little help from Dakota Smith, taking…
In rare move, L.A. City Council blocks commission nominee
It almost never happens. But on Friday, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously blocked a nominee to a city commission. The council voted 14 to…
Nikki Haley pledges to support GOP nominee ahead of primary debate
Candidate Nikki Haley vowed to support the eventual Republican presidential nominee, clearing her way to participate in primary debates. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI |…
Joe Biden military nominee would be first woman to serve in Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S. President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate four officers to key military positions Friday. If Biden's choices are confirmed, they will include the…
Key Republican recruits hesitate to jump in if Trump is the nominee
Many of their prospective recruits are wary of running alongside Trump, who dominates the spotlight, repels crucial independent voters and forces his fellow Republicans to…
Sister of High Court Nominee Traveled Different Road : Family: Although Clarence Thomas held her up as a horrible example, Emma Mae Martin defends her life and the choices she made.
PIN POINT, Ga. — At the end of the narrow sandy road that winds to the marshy shore of Moon River lies the life into which…
Biden’s Federal Reserve nominee Adriana Kugler would be first Latina to serve
U.S. News // 17 hours ago Newest U.S. Navy destroyer to honor 'trailblazing' nurse Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee May 12 (UPI) -- The United States Navy…