Politics
GOP senators break with Trump to rein in use of military without Congress’ approval
WASHINGTON — Five Senate Republicans broke with party leaders on Thursday to advance legislation that would rein in President Trump’s use of...
A deadly Minneapolis shooting puts the White House on defense
WASHINGTON — When a 37-year-old mother of three was fatally shot by an immigration agent Wednesday morning, driving in her Minneapolis neighborhood...
Contributor: The year’s new political fault lines are already forming
That escalated quickly. We’re barely into 2026, and events are already unfolding that could meaningfully reshape the political landscape.The death...
Newsom moves to reshape who runs California’s schools under budget plan
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday unveiled a sweeping proposal to overhaul how California’s education system is governed, calling for structural...
Column: Trump’s 626 overseas strikes aren’t ‘America First.’ What’s his real agenda?
Who knew that by “America First,” President Trump meant all of the Americas?In puzzling over that question at least, I’ve...
Newsom’s final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor
SACRAMENTO — In his final State of the State address, Gov. Gavin Newsom will look to define his legacy by touting California’s...
California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious
A mental health diversion granted to a former Kern County politician is coming under fire from numerous California lawmakers and...
Trump administration declares ‘war on added sugar’ in overhaul of food guidelines
The Trump administration announced a major overhaul of American nutrition guidelines Wednesday, replacing the old, carbohydrate-heavy food pyramid with one...
ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration’s latest crackdown...
Commentary: Tim Walz isn’t the only governor plagued by fraud. Newsom may be targeted next
Former vice presidential contender and current aw-shucks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced this week that he won’t run for a...
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