He made millions playing an indestructible action hero in the movies, but Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sounded altogether mortal as he talked for the first time Wednesday about the pain and frustration he has felt since his holiday skiing accident. At a news conference where he released his new budget, Schwarzenegger told reporters that since his … Read more
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee, left, surged ahead of opponent Loren Taylor, right, as Alameda County elections officials released the latest vote tally in the Oakland mayor’s race. (Godofredo A. Vásquez / Associated Press) Former longtime Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee surged into the lead in the race to become Oakland’s next mayor, according to vote results … Read more
Atlanta police detain a demonstrator in May 2020 as protests erupted in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. (Brynn Anderson / Associated Press) The Justice Department launched broad investigations into two major city police forces this month as part of the Biden administration’s effort to fix troubled law enforcement agencies. In both instances, the Justice … Read more
Sithy Bin, a former gang member, was sentenced in 2008 for shooting at the home of a rival during a barbecue, wounding a bystander. He became a minister in prison, and his good behavior led to a reduced sentence. (James Carbone / For Los Angeles Times en Español) Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday offered clemency … Read more
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday pardoned seven Californians convicted of crimes, including two Cambodian refugees facing deportation by the Trump administration. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday pardoned seven former felons, including two Cambodian refugees the Trump administration wants to deport, in his first acts of clemency since the Democrat … Read more
Derided by Democrats only days ago as a campaign blunder, a document called the “contract with America” has become the closest thing available to a road map to the new Republican Congress in the aftermath of the GOP’s stunning sweep to power on Tuesday. With powerful momentum, Republicans are likely to make good on some … Read more
FOUR DAYS before this month’s special election in San Diego County to replace imprisoned former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, Republican strategists back in Washington were worried. In addition to voter discontent with GOP leadership and the looming shadow of scandal dominating the campaign, Democrats appeared to enjoy yet another advantage: More absentee ballots were being … Read more
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), right, speaks with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported from the United States, in a hotel restaurant in San Salvador on Thursday. (Press Office of Sen. Chris Van Hollen / Associated Press) The Trump administration is embracing its legal fight over the fate of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man … Read more
IRS Supervisory Special Agent Gary Shapley arrives to testify on the Hunter Biden investigation during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Dec. 5, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin / Associated Press) Just days after being promoted to acting IRS commissioner, the whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden’s … Read more
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska is a rare, brave Republican lawmaker willing to speak out against President Trump and his egregious excesses. (Steve Helber / Associated Press) Lisa Murkowski, Alaska’s longtime U.S. senator, was home from Washington this week, touching base. As part of her rounds, the Republican lawmaker appeared in Anchorage before an annual … Read more
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