Politics

WASHINGTON — A new Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy requires members of Congress to seek advanced approval in order to speak with...

Commentary: Tom Steyer courts Latinos in Santa Ana. A young voter wonders if it’s just a show

When a friend asked if Tom Steyer could stop by my wife Delilah’s downtown Santa Ana restaurant, I had to...

California’s Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers

WASHINGTON — In Napa and surrounding counties, Rep. Mike Thompson’s once-easy reelection contest is turning into something of a race. In the...

Another sales tax hike? Rising costs a concern for L.A. voters in healthcare measure

It’s been years since Los Angeles County voters met a sales tax they didn’t like.They agreed to pay half a...

Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI’s Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts

WASHINGTON — The chair of the House Oversight Committee has sent a letter to OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman requesting information about...

FCC commissioner joins Disney’s free-speech fight

Walt Disney Co. has picked up a vocal ally in its fight against the Federal Communications Commission: one of the...

Republicans feud, and fume, in the battle for a Southern California congressional district

It’s a showdown that — regardless of the outcome in the June 2 primary election — probably won’t have Republicans...

As questions of temperament persist, Katie Porter tries to regain edge in governor’s race

In Congress, Katie Porter’s blunt, combative style helped rocket her to progressive stardom. It has also become her biggest vulnerability...

‘Extremely scary’: Specter of an all-GOP governor’s race spurs push to remake open primary

Voters in California may get a chance to remake the state’s open primary system in two years.Political consultant Steve Maviglio...

Big donors backed Harris in 2024. For 2028, they’re not so sure