Biden forgives $4.28B of student debt for almost 55,000 Americans
1 of 3 | Almost 55,000 Americans working in the public service will have their collective $4.28 billion worth of student debt forgiven, U.S. President…
Supreme Court hears free-speech case involving cheerleader
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear its most important case in decades on the 1st Amendment rights of students, and ultimately is expected…
Paris Hilton, gender parity, Siberian tigers: 3 good-news stories for the holidays
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 32 days until the inauguration and, bust out the tissues, this is my last newsletter until Jan. 7. That…
Supreme Court leaves California CO2 rules intact, for now
Environmental advocates are cautiously optimistic after the Supreme Court left California’s nation-leading auto emissions standards in place — at least for the moment.The Supreme Court…
As states fight over abortion laws, California could get dragged in
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 34 days until the inauguration, and today we’re talking about the coming legal war over states’ rights. Of course,…
TikTok CEO meets with Trump while asking for Supreme Court to take up ban appeal
Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, listens to a question as he testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on January 31, 2024. He visited President-elect…
Donald Trump’s deportation plan sparks fear, doubt, skepticism
1 of 4 | President-elect Donald Trump promises to undertake the largest deportation program in U.S. history during his next term in the White House.…
TikTok asks Supreme Court for temporary injunction against U.S. ban
TikTok has filed for an emergency reprieve with the U.S. Supreme Court to buy more time before a nationwide ban on the social media app…
Supreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California pollution case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a red-state constitutional challenge to California’s special authority to fight air pollution. Over a dissent by Justice Clarence…
Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional
Japanese law prohibiting same-sex marriage from being officially recognized is unconstitutional, the country’s Fukuoka High Court ruled on Friday, becoming the third of eight such…
Catholic charities may not have to pay state unemployment taxes
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court voted Friday to hear a potentially far-reaching claim of religious freedom and decide whether church-sponsored charities, programs and businesses may refuse…
Supreme Court to decide if California zero-emissions goal can be challenged
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court opened the door Friday for a potential challenge to California’s long-standing authority to set stricter emissions limits for new vehicles, including…
The fall of Syria brings hope to the family of Austin Tice
Hello and happy Thursday. American journalist Austin Tice has been held captive in Syria for 4,504 days, but his family is, for the first time…
Supreme Court may sharply limit environmental impact statements
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court may be about to sharply limit the reach of so-called environmental impact statements, which gauge potential harm caused by new developments…
Trump promised he won’t cut Social Security. Should you trust him?
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 41 days until Donald Trump moves back into the White House. Today, we’re looking ahead to what he might…
Judge upholds Naval Academy’s diversity-promoting admissions program
A graduating midshipmen carries his hat while participating in the Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on…
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch recuses himself from environmental case
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch recused himself from an upcoming environmental case scheduled for next week after reviewing the current ethics code, according to a…
Trump gained support in California. What does that mean for the so-called resistance?
Hi, and happy Thursday. There are 46 days until President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, but hey, who’s counting? Well, we are. And, it seems, Gov. Gavin…
Secret Service agent fires shots near Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's home
Occupants of a vehicle who confronted Secret Service near the home of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen fled the scene after an agent fired shots early…
How California lawmakers are preparing for Trump 2.0
SACRAMENTO — Hello dear readers. Laurel Rosenhall here, The Times’ California politics editor, filling in for Anita Chabria. There are 48 days until President-elect Donald Trump’s…