Four false and misleading claims made by Donald Trump at his acceptance speed
As former President Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination he laid out his vision for running the country. He painted a dire picture of the…
‘I’m not supposed to be here,’ and other takeaways from Trump’s speech.
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump delivered his formal acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday, another step in an unprecedented campaign. Here is what…
Trump to accept nomination, deliver keynote address on RNC’s final night
MILWAUKEE — Former President Trump is set to formally accept the Republican presidential nomination Thursday night, capping a momentous week in which he survived a nearly…
Biden sidelined with COVID as Trump returns to center stage after shooting
An embattled President Biden was resting at his Delaware beach home Thursday, fighting COVID-19 and a rising tide of dissent from within his own party…
Opinion: This is a turning point for Trump. What will he make of it?
Not since President George W. Bush ascended the rubble of 9/11 and grabbed his famous bullhorn has any president or national political figure had a…
For China, Trump rally shooting is more evidence of America’s demise
TAIPEI, Taiwan — In China, the message of former President Trump’s assassination attempt was clear: Just another sign of its biggest rival’s inevitable decline.The Global Times,…
Trump shooting lowers pressure on Biden to drop out
WASHINGTON — Republicans have been featuring Vice President Kamala Harris prominently in their attacks on the Biden administration at this week’s convention in Milwaukee — a…
At Republican National Convention, which Trump will show up?
The Republican National Convention opens Monday in Milwaukee at one of the most tumultuous times in modern American history.The four-day event is a make-good of…
Republican convention kicks off amid heightened security
MILWAUKEE — Jeff Burns was excited about attending his first in-person Republican National Convention, spending time with fellow conservatives — a rarity for a Bay Area…
Biden says passions are running high: ‘Time to cool it down’
WASHINGTON — President Biden warned Sunday of the risks of political violence in the U.S. after Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Trump, saying, “It’s time…
Column: Attempted Trump assassination shocking, not entirely surprising
The attempted assassination of former President Trump was shocking but not altogether surprising.Shocking because violence is no way for a civilized people to mediate their…
Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics
WASHINGTON — Phoenix pastor the Rev. Warren H. Stewart Sr. has had countless discussions this election season with fellow Black men on the economy, criminal justice,…
Project 2025, GOP platform blast California, teeing up attacks on possible Biden stand-ins
At the start of Project 2025’s conservative playbook for a second Trump presidency, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts took aim at leaders who he said…
Republicans gathering in Milwaukee to nominate Trump again. Here’s what to expect
For all the usual stagecraft, the Republican National Convention that opens Monday is different from Donald Trump‘s previous nominating affairs. In 2016 and 2020, Trump…
Democratic Milwaukee wrestles with hosting Trump, Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee loves its Miller Beer, Brewers baseball and “Bronze Fonz” statue.The deepest blue city in swing state Wisconsin, Milwaukee also loves Democrats.So it can…
Column: Instead of just criticizing Biden, maybe George Clooney should take his place
SACRAMENTO — OK, my choice to replace President Biden as the Democratic nominee is George Clooney. Yes, I am semi-serious. No, I don’t expect anyone else…
Biden has support from most Black and Latino Congress members, so far
WASHINGTON — A small but growing number of Democratic members of Congress — about 20 as of Friday afternoon — have publicly called on President Biden…
House rejects GOP effort to fine Atty. Gen. Garland for refusal to turn over Biden audio
WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday rejected a GOP effort to fine Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland $10,000 a day until he turns over audio of President…
Even fighters like Biden someday lose. My patients do. My sister did
A flashbulb memory from the archives of my life: It is the summer of 1997, and we are moving my disabled sister, Wendy, into a…
Column: ‘Retire and go back under a rock’: Biden loyalists push back on my call for Joe to get tested
Just like the man they stand behind, backers of President Biden can be a feisty bunch.Even as more prominent supporters jump ship — Hollywood high…