U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla is a quiet, potent force in politics
In American politics, we tend to favor the meteoric rise over the slow and steady climb, the big voices who rock the boat over the…
The best and worst U.S. vice presidents, according to the experts
The campaign to serve as Donald Trump’s running mate has unfolded in an unusually public way, including a parade of potential vice presidents attending the…
Barrett sought middle ground in Trump immunity case. Roberts said no
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ended its term divided into partisan blocs, with the Republican appointees ruling in favor of former President Trump’s claim of immunity…
Juan Rodriguez is a top strategist to political stars in California
“One of the things that I’m pretty active in trying to do is making sure that I’m not the only person in these rooms that…
Poll: Religion, politics create sharpest divides over LGBTQ+ Americans
There’s a clear divide in how Americans view the influence of LGBTQ+ people in society. Three out of four Democrats who said LGBTQ+ people have…
CNN mourns death of political commentator Alice Stewart
CNN paid tribute to longtime Republican political commentator Alice Stewart who was found dead Saturday in the Belle View neighborhood in northern Virginia. Law enforcement…
Biden, Trump facing apathetic voters who may decide election
Although Haley Fox, 30, frequently chats politics with friends and family, she said, the moment the phrase “election 2024” comes up she feels her body…
Column: At 90, Willie Brown’s political vision remains unmatched
SACRAMENTO — The first time I saw Willie Brown he was grinning widely, drawing inquisitive eyes and wearing a fashionable Nehru jacket. “And beads,” he reminded…
Schiff’s Senate win signals change in California landscape
For a long time, life in California had certain rhythms. Winter snow in the Sierra. Springtime blooms in the desert. And come election season, a…
Katie Porter echoes Trump with claim election was rigged
Donald Trump didn’t write Katie Porter’s requiem post on social media. But throw in a few misspellings and capitalized letters, and he very well could…
Ex-Dodgers surprised Steve Garvey took so long to enter politics
Jerry Reuss isn’t at all surprised that his former Dodgers teammate Steve Garvey is running for the U.S. Senate. The shocking part for Reuss is…
Mayorkas interview: DHS head talks about impeachment, border and growing up in L.A.
At Homeland Security headquarters, Mayorkas told The Times about his Los Angeles upbringing, his thoughts on the impeachment vote and the challenges before him. Source…
Why MAGA’s temporary love of San Francisco should be permanent
It is perhaps a sign of our nonsensical political times that the silliest of theatrics can reveal the most serious of truths. Just look at…