Opinion: Will Biden blow his State of the Union opportunity?
Wishful thinkers in both parties, and pundits too, have mused about a State of the Union address on Thursday in which President Biden looks serenely…
Protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza abruptly ended Adam Schiff’s victory party
More than two dozen protesters shouting out calls for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip abruptly ended Rep. Adam B. Schiff’s victory speech at an…
With no caucuses this year, Iowa Democrats pick nominee by mail
DES MOINES — There’s a lot less fanfare for Democrats in Iowa picking their presidential nominee this year, and it’s not only because President Biden is…
Biden, Trump focus on immigration during dueling trips to Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Three hundred miles apart, President Biden and likely Republican challenger Donald Trump walked along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday, in dueling…
What is Super Tuesday? Why it matters and what to watch
The biggest day of this year’s primary campaign is approaching as 16 states vote in contests known as Super Tuesday. The elections are a crucial…
The American dream realized in the Michigan vote
Voting probably wasn’t the first thing on our parents’ or grandparents’ minds when they arrived in the U.S. from countries and provinces where democracy was…
Takeaways from Hunter Biden’s combative deposition with Republican lawmakers
WASHINGTON — The transcript of the congressional deposition of Hunter Biden was released late Thursday, providing a full view of the contentious testimony that took place…
Lawmakers fault Defense Secretary Austin for a failure of leadership over his secret hospital stay
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faced pointed bipartisan criticism at a congressional hearing Thursday for his failure to promptly notify President Biden and other U.S.…
Michigan primaries show warning signs for Trump and Biden
LANSING, Mich. — President Biden and Donald Trump easily won their party’s primaries in Michigan, but Tuesday’s results showed that both candidates have cause for concern…
Hunter Biden tells Republicans he didn’t involve his father in work
WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden appeared Wednesday on Capitol Hill for a closed-door deposition with lawmakers, a critical moment for Republicans as their impeachment inquiry into his…
Biden undergoing annual physical; results will be closely watched amid election season
BETHESDA, Md. — President Biden is visiting Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday for his annual physical exam — and the results are sure…
Senate panel again advances Californian Julie Su’s bid to become Labor secretary
WASHINGTON — The Senate Labor Committee voted Tuesday to once again advance Julie Su’s nomination to lead the Labor Department, though it doesn’t appear that anything…
Latino political power in Los Angeles: A history
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Feb. 27. I’m Gustavo Arellano, a metro columnist for The Times, which means I’m allowed to share my opinions, like this:…
Biden, Trump plan to make dueling trips to U.S.-Mexico border
WASHINGTON — President Biden and former President Trump will make dueling trips to the Mexican border in Texas on Thursday after congressional talks on a deal…
How Kyrsten Sinema is shaking up Democrats, GOP in Arizona
TEMPE, Ariz. — When Kyrsten Sinema ran for Senate in 2018, she could not have been more clear. The Democrat did not call herself a Democrat…
Trump enters South Carolina primary looking to embarrass Haley
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former President Trump is looking to win his fourth straight primary state Saturday over Nikki Haley in South Carolina, aiming to hand a…
U.S. and EU add sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war, Navalny death
WASHINGTON — The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of…
A comedy show where RFK Jr. was not the butt of the joke
Prominent anti-vaxxer and misinformation disseminator Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been the butt of many late-night jokes since announcing his bid for the presidency last…
Powerful women are backing a man for California’s Senate seat
Last weekend in Long Beach, Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine met with voters at a small rally in the back patio of Lola’s Mexican…
Biden not involved in family business, his brother says
WASHINGTON — President Biden “never had any involvement” in the business dealings of other members of his family, his brother James Biden testified Wednesday as he…