Why Republicans Want To Pack The California Recall Ballot
Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a press conference for the official reopening of the state of California at Universal Studios Hollywood on June 15. | Alberto E. Rodrigu
Biden Picks Former West Virginia Health Official As Drug Czar
"Rahul has a strong public health background, but he also knows how to work with law enforcement and other stakeholders," said Kevin Sabet, who previously worke
Newsom Can't Label Himself A Democrat On Recall Ballot
Gov. Gavin Newsom removes his face mask before giving an update during a visit to Pittsburg, Calif., on June 30, 2020. | AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli California Ne
Britney Spurs Congress To Tackle Toxic Conservatorships
The political allure of defending Spears goes far beyond the public support that boomed this year for an initially fan-driven effort to "free" the singer from h
West Virginia Is Trading Trump For Tech Workers
A couple walks down the rail trail that runs along the Monongahela River on June 19, 2021, Morgantown, W.Va. MORGANTOWN, W.Va.— In a hotel just off of West Vi
Kids And Tax Cuts: Why Dems Need A Sales Pitch To Seal A Major Biden Win
The fate of the credit itself is at stake, with Democrats under intense pressure to ward off potential rollout problems as they push for a permanent expansion o
States Faced Financial Ruin. Now They’re Swimming In Cash.
The state's fiscal picture was steadily improving. Then in June, with weeks until the budget was due, state forecasters delivered an astounding report: New Jers
Biden Targets Children, Spouses In Visa Crackdown On World’s Villains
Since taking office, the administration has eagerly embraced visa bans as a means to punish bad actors overseas for everything from alleged corruption to human
Wildfires Threaten All Of The West — And One Group More Than Others
The danger Latinos face from wildfires is the latest evidence to show the disproportionate threats that communities of color and of low-income face from climate
Newsom Sues Elections Chief To Call Himself A Democrat On Recall Ballot
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing his
California Democrats Are Reliably Pro-labor. But One Union Is Testing Their Patience.
Construction workers wear masks as they cross a street Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Los Angeles. | Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo OAKLAND — California Democrats a
The Feds Had A Plan To Take On Facebook. A Judge Just Scrambled It.
"This decision underscores the dire need to modernize our antitrust laws to address anticompetitive mergers and abusive conduct in the digital economy," House J
DeSantis ‘Very Wary’ Of Upsetting Trump
"It makes it difficult to openly start campaigning as at least contemplates running again," said Saul Anuzis, previous chair of the Republican Party of
GOP Struggles With Diversity Test On Powerful Finance Panel
"I've always said the Republican Party is the Grand Opportunity Party," said Kim, who flipped a House seat to GOP control in 2020. "Having somebo
Rush To Close Vaccination Gap For Hispanics
"The system is set up to not really work with us," said Venus Ginés, the president and founder of Día de la Mujer Latina, a community-based organization in Te
‘Like A Wild West’: One Man’s Journey Into The Heart Of America’s Voting Industry
In the spring of 2019, Caulfield launched another investigation. This time, he would attempt to determine how much clerks were paying for their own voting equip
California Lawmakers Back The ‘Goose That Lays The Golden Eggs’ In Antitrust Fight
The Californians could be key holdouts, given that a group of moderate Democrats have already expressed worries concerning the bills' impact on privacy and cybe
‘You Don’t Have To Die In Your Seat’: Democrats Stress Over Aging Members
"The older generation doesn't want to pass the baton. You don't have to die in your seat. Pass the baton on," said Florida state Sen. Shevrin Jones, a 37-year-o
House Panel Approves Plan To Help Break Up Tech Giants
The tally: The committee voted 21-20 to refer the breakup bill favorably to the floor, drawing the support of two Republicans but opposition from four Democrats
‘Traumatized’ Britney Spears Urges Judge To End Guardianship
Britney Spears urged a judge in an emotional hearing Wednesday to end an "abusive" guardianship that gave her father control of her affairs in 2008. "I just wan