Politics

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an antiabortion challenge to federal regulations that permit sending pills through the mail...

Steyer campaign staffer linked to video of rival Katie Porter berating staff

A briefing memo obtained by The Times appears to support former Rep. Katie Porter’s accusation that a Tom Steyer staffer...

Newsom offers early peek at rosy budget projections

SACRAMENTO — Hours before Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to present his budget plan on Thursday, his office released new projections of...

Column: Trump surrendered to China before he even landed there

Ahead of President Trump’s arrival in Beijing on Wednesday for his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, longtime China expert...

Vance says $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California will be deferred over fraud concerns

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Trump administration is deferring $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California over...

Newsom to propose fund to help California wildfire victims rebuild

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom will propose a new $100-million fund to help wildfire victims afford loans to rebuild their homes under...

Becerra’s closest advisor pleaded guilty in a criminal case. His gubernatorial rivals are piling on

SACRAMENTO — As Xavier Becerra rose to the top echelons of power in Washington and Sacramento over the last two decades,...

Disabled veterans may be getting a big property tax break in California

SACRAMENTO — Severely disabled veterans in California could be getting an expanded tax break. State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt...

Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: What’s at stake