Politics

In a searing first debate, state attorney general candidates Steve Cooley and Kamala Harris on Tuesday traded shots over their differing visions for California’s top law enforcement job, with Cooley hammering on his opponent’s opposition to the death penalty and Harris accusing her rival of lacking the political courage to take a stand on gay … Read more

Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole (R-Kan.) and Sen. Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) asked President Bush on Tuesday to call Congress back into session to vote on his policies in the Persian Gulf. “I think it ought to be put up to the Congress–put up or shut up,” Dole said. “And if they say no, well, … Read more

“If there’s a problem, don’t use Bruce Young as a sacrificial lamb. If you feel something is wrong, tighten up the rules.” These words, spoken to the jury by a defense lawyer in the recent criminal trial of former Assemblyman Bruce Young, may be discounted as self-serving. Still, the Young case presents a good occasion … Read more

Now the years have dwindled down to weeks and it’s finally time to ride off into the setting California sun. Reagan style, the Reagan Era, the Hollywood-Washington connection, the Kitchen Cabinet, disputes over china and designer clothes–all these once-pressing concerns soon will fall from America’s consciousness. When the Reagans leave the convention today, and when … Read more

State Sen. Steve Peace (D-San Diego) says California has saddled itself with far too much local and regional government over the years, and he has a plan to reverse the trend. He points out that in addition to traditional cities, counties and school districts, there are transportation agencies and air pollution control, port and water … Read more

Nelson Peltz apologized for supporting Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Now he’s hosting fundraisers to support the former president’s reelection. (Calla Kessler / Bloomberg / Getty Images) Many of the nation’s richest people said after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that they would never again back former … Read more

In the wake of the Murphy Brown uproar, Vice President Dan Quayle has delivered another double-barreled commotion. First, in the past 10 days, he has made two more fire-breathing speeches on family values, one to a convention of Southern Baptists and the other to a National Right to Life gathering. Second, he has demonstrated he … Read more

(J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press) Republicans are attempting to pass a new House rule to block materials compiled by the panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection from immediately going to the National Archives. Although the House committee investigating the insurrection has released a trove of transcripts and underlying information backing up its … Read more

Eight anti-abortion protesters were arrested Sunday morning after they disrupted an inaugural religious service, denouncing Gov.-elect Pete Wilson’s pro-choice stance as they were led out of the church by state police officers. The standing-room-only congregation of 1,300 was startled when, during a stirring rendition of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” by the choir of the … Read more

Lincoln Project founding member John Weaver acknowledges “inappropriate messages and conversations.” One reported recipient of unsolicited suggestive messages was 14. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press) The Lincoln Project, a pugnacious campaign by conservative strategists known for its broadsides against former President Trump, was plunged into disarray on Friday. Steve Schmidt, its most senior leader, resigned … Read more