Could Israel be planning a Gaza ‘ceasefire’ for optics only? | Benjamin Netanyahu
American journalist Ryan Grim says it may be risky for Israel to reject a ceasefire in Gaza, even if just to placate Trump.Israeli Prime Minister…
Can Germany’s AfD win more power in February’s general election? | The Far Right
The far-right party’s candidate for chancellor, Alice Weidel, tries to woo voters with her extreme views.Since its founding in 2013, the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Newsom suspends environmental rules to ease post-fire rebuilding
Landmark California environmental laws will be suspended for wildfire victims seeking to rebuild their homes and businesses, according to an executive order signed Sunday by…
How L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger plans to help Altadena rebuild
In front of the Altadena sheriff’s station Saturday morning, Pierre Dupuy greeted L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, then broke down in her arms.“Thank you so…
‘This is your Hurricane Katrina’: Former FEMA heads describe long road ahead for L.A.
Craig Fugate, who led the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Obama administration, has seen a lot of natural disasters. He knows the difference between…
Chad’s ruling party wins majority in controversial parliamentary election | Elections News
Electoral body says President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s party secured 124 of 188 National Assembly seats in vote boycotted by opposition.Chad’s governing party has taken the…
Opinion: Merrick Garland saved the DOJ only to doom it again
In 2016, the American Bar Assn. couldn’t say enough good things about Merrick Garland, then the chief judge of the powerful U.S. Court of Appeals…
Remembering Matilda, the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade | Slavery
On a cold December morning in 1931, a short, elderly Black woman set out on a 24km (15-mile) walk from her homestead in Alabama, United…
Jack Smith, who led Trump prosecutions, leaves US Justice Department | Politics News
A former war crimes prosecutor, Smith was appointed in November 2022 – nearly two years after the US Capitol attack.Jack Smith, the special counsel who…
President Biden to give Farewell Address on Wednesday
President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop…
Newsom says Trump hasn’t responded to his entreaty to see fire damage
President-elect Donald Trump has not responded to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s invitation to tour California’s fire damage, Newsom said Saturday afternoon. Newsom sent a letter on…
Special counsel Jack Smith, who investigated Trump, has resigned
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith resigned from the Justice Department after having submitted his report on Donald Trump to the attorney general, the department revealed…
Federal prosecutor Jack Smith resigns ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Department of Justice after concluding work on two cases against President-elect Donald Trump, according to court filing…
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, saying…
L.A. faces criticism over decision to nix phone-in public comment
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, with an assist from David Zahniser.(Also, apologies for…
Canada’s Liberal Party to decide March 9 who will succeed Trudeau
TORONTO — Canada’s governing Liberal Party will announce the country’s next prime minister on March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin…
Why California tech leaders are friending and funding Trump
Four years ago, several of California’s most influential tech titans determined that then-President Trump was such a threat to democracy they barred him from posting…
Biden still considering pardons for people Trump has threatened
WASHINGTON — President Biden says he is still considering whether to give pardons to people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking…
Calif. Gov. Newsom invites Trump to visit fire-ravaged areas
1 of 3 | California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday wrote President-elect Donald Trump to invite him to visit fire-ravaged areas in southern California and…
Judge wrong to block Trump report’s release, special counsel tells court
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to move swiftly in reversing a judge’s order that had blocked the agency from releasing…