Calif. Rep. Mark Takano elected chair of Congressional Equality Caucus
Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., on Friday was elected chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus for the 119th Congress at a time when Republicans controlling both…
Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to save his job as a new Congress convenes
WASHINGTON — The new Congress convenes Friday with one major task at hand — the election of the House speaker.But current Speaker Mike Johnson’s weak grip…
Panama reports sharp drop in irregular migration through Darien Gap | Migration News
The number of migrants and asylum seekers traversing the Darien Gap — the treacherous strip of jungle connecting South and North America — has fallen…
Fed courts won’t refer Justice Thomas to attorney general over ethics
WASHINGTON — The federal courts will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated ethics laws to the Justice Department, the judiciary’s…
Ukraine’s president calls Trump ‘strong and unpredictable’
KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is “strong and unpredictable,” which can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
What lies ahead for the global economy in 2025? | Business and Economy
Inflation, geopolitical tensions and trade rows have hampered the global economy in 2024. What’s in store in 2025?A global fight against inflation, geopolitical tensions in…
Mary Shojai’s murderer freed by California’s compassionate release law
At a hearing in the summer, San Diego County Superior Court Judge John Thompson wrestled with the decision before him. “There are very few things…
Newsom pledges to get tough on ultra-processed foods in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Friday attempting to limit access to ultra-processed foods, a directive he cast as a continuation of California’s…
Poland snubs Hungary's Orban in row over granting of asylum to fugitive minister
Poland removed Viktor Orban and other top Hungarian officials from the guest list for a gala event Friday to mark the handover of the rotating…
Near-complete ban on agricultural burning finally takes effect in San Joaquin Valley
Starting this week, San Joaquin Valley farmers are banned from burning agricultural waste in the field, a legislative mandate aimed at improving air quality that…
The 119th Congress: How closely does your state’s delegation match its constituency?
When the new Congress convenes Friday, there will be fewer people of color in the delegation than in recent years.The 119th Congress will have 136…
Why Trump’s plan to deport millions won’t be effective
Will President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to “launch the largest deportation program in American history” truly keep millions of immigrants out of the country? My research…
South Korean investigators abandon attempt to arrest president | Politics
NewsFeedAfter a six-hour standoff, South Korean investigators have abandoned attempts to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol at home in Seoul. Supporters blockaded the residence. Yoon…
Frexit: Why Ivory Coast is joining African campaign to expel French troops | Military News
French military troops who have been in Ivory Coast for decades will soon be leaving, Ivorian officials have said, signalling more diplomatic setbacks for France…
Germany accuses Musk of election meddling over AfD support: What we know | Elections News
Germany’s government accused US billionaire Elon Musk on Monday of interfering in its upcoming February election after he threw his support behind the far-right party,…
Ecuadorian President Noboa names interim vice president amid spat | Politics News
Noboa has tussled with Vice President Veronica Abad over questions of insubordination as new general elections approach.Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has named an interim vice…
FBI releases timeline of deadly New Orleans truck-ramming attack | Crime News
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has released further information about the deadly New Year’s Day car-ramming incident in New Orleans,…
South Korea authorities seek to arrest Yoon at suspended leader’s residence | Politics News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Yoon faces becoming the first sitting president to be detained in country’s history.South Korean authorities have arrived at the residence of President…
‘Pink Right Down to Her Underwear’ : Politics: The 1950 Senate campaign of Richard Nixon against Helen Douglas reached an unequaled low. Comparison is unfair to John Van de Kamp.
The California campaign for governor has dredged from political memory the infamous Senate race of 1950 between Richard M. Nixon and Helen Gahagan Douglas. Former…
US President Biden awards presidential medal to Trump critic Liz Cheney | Donald Trump News
Outgoing President Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian honour in the United States, to members of a congressional committee that…