Immigration could sway California congressional races, House control
ENCINITAS, Calif. — On a recent overcast Saturday in the manicured backyard of a constituent’s home, Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano) told several dozen supporters…
The Supreme Court isn’t as partisan or polarized as it seems
Conventional wisdom suggests that the Supreme Court, like the country, is deeply divided along partisan and ideological lines. But this overlooks the court’s historic recent…
Poll: Many voters get their information from social media, even if they don’t trust it
In California, where a ballot often contains pages of candidates and ballot measures, most voters rely on the state-provided guide for election information, a new…
Trump allies hope a family connection can flip votes in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. — One of Donald Trump’s emissaries to Arab Americans is a Lebanese-born businessman who moved to Texas as a teenager, speaks Arabic, English and…
Opinion: The Trump vice president guessing game is silly
For all the conjecture and wishcasting about who or what could knock President Biden or Donald Trump out of the 2024 presidential race, their rematch…
Kevin de León attends Biden fundraiser, seeking a Democratic comeback
Along with the dignitaries attending President Biden’s star-studded fundraiser at Peacock Theater on Saturday night was the man Biden had urged to resign from the…
These are some of the big names at Biden’s L.A. fundraiser
A galaxy of political and entertainment stars (of various wattage) arrived Saturday night at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater for a gala fundraiser for President Biden’s…
Biden, Obama, celebrities expected to raise at least $28 million
President Biden arrived at a star-studded fundraiser Saturday evening in downtown Los Angeles that is expected to raise at least $28 million — the largest…
Biden’s protest problem reaches deep-blue California. Why it matters
WASHINGTON — As former President Trump’s motorcade coursed through Beverly Hills, Newport Beach and San Francisco last week, packs of MAGA hat-wearing, flag-waving fans lined the…
President Biden says he won’t offer commutation to son Hunter
FASANO, Italy — President Biden says he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his…
CNN is sharing its presidential debate with rivals. But there are strings attached
CNN’s deal to produce the first debate of the 2024 presidential election cycle is a major coup for the news network. It won’t let viewers…
Justice Department won’t prosecute Garland, says there was no crime
WASHINGTON — Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland will not be prosecuted for contempt of Congress because his refusal to turn over audio of President Biden’s interview in…
G-7 leaders tackle migration, AI, abortion at their summit in Italy
BARI, Italy — The Group of 7 leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on Friday, the…
Hollywood Biden fundraiser with Obama, Clooney is crucial for campaign
In what is likely one of President Biden’s last major Hollywood fundraisers before the November election, the Democrat will sweep into town Saturday for a…
Californians less likely to vote don’t like presidential candidates, poll shows
Most Californians say they’re likely to vote in the November election, but among those who aren’t sure, there’s a common reason: They don’t like the…
U.S., Europe clear way to $50-billion Ukraine loan using Russian assets
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy — The United States and European countries have agreed to lock up sanctioned Russian assets until Moscow pays reparations for its invasion of…
What the GOP vote to hold Garland in contempt of Congress means
WASHINGTON — Merrick Garland became the third attorney general in U.S. history to be held in contempt of Congress on Wednesday as Republicans moved to punish…
Column: Suggesting that Biden has dementia? ‘If…shame still exists, I’d call it shameful’
There really should be an alert system in place for TV campaign ads in the run-up to the November elections. Red lights would flash and…
House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio
WASHINGTON — The House voted Wednesday to hold Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Biden’s interview…
Zelensky to Europe: Russian win in Ukraine would lead to unthinkable
BERLIN — First came France’s D-day beaches, then the heart of the once-divided German capital. Starting Thursday: a walled resort in southern Italy, then on to…