Politics

May 9, 2026

I’m going to start this story on a quiet tree-lined street in Mar Vista, where a couple I met with...

How MAGA Sheriff Chad Bianco is shaking up the 2026 California gubernatorial primary

May 9, 2026

Chad Bianco’s campaign for California governor leans heavily on his years as Riverside County sheriff, a record that has drawn...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces new diaper program for newborns

SACRAMENTO — Newborns won’t be leaving the hospital empty-handed in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that the state is partnering...

Virginia high court strikes down Democratic redistricting plan, dimming party’s midterm hopes

WASHINGTON — In a blow to the electoral hopes of Democrats in this year’s midterm elections, the Virginia Supreme Court on Friday...

Contributor: ‘Trump 2028’ could be a vote for Ivanka, Eric or Don Jr.

With President Trump continuing to tank in the polls, the parlor game we know as “2028 Republican primary speculation” is...

Newsom pledges to move forward with Delta water tunnel in California

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom said his administration is “moving forward aggressively” to continue laying the groundwork for a giant tunnel beneath...

Louisiana urges Supreme Court to block abortion pills sent by mail

WASHINGTON — Louisiana’s state attorneys on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to stand aside for now and to uphold an appeals...

Governor’s debate spawns another raucous clash: 5 explosive moments

The top candidates in California’s wide-open race for governor took the stage Wednesday night in a Los Angeles debate that...

Contributor: Which Democrat could repair the damage Trump did?

Democrats have a huge opportunity to make a huge difference. But whether they’ll grab it is a huge question.In 2020,...

Column: Trump’s judicial nominees are fact-challenged and unfit