Bills in California, Washington would let transgender people seal name-change requests
A California bill would require the sealing of petitions by minors to change their name and gender on identity documents, which experts say others have accessed in order to cyberbully and harass transgender youth.
The Issue Is: The 2024 battle begins
California is now just over a year from the all-important 2024 primary.
The Issue Is: Barbara Lee, Andrew Yang, Christine Todd Whitman
California is now just over a year from the all-important 2024 primary.
California bill would eventually ban all tobacco sales
Some California lawmakers want to eventually ban all tobacco sales, filing legislation to make it illegal to sell cigarettes and other products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007.
Abortion rights groups submit 2023 fall ballot measure in Ohio
The measure would require restrictions imposed past a fetus' viability outside the womb to be based on evidence of patient health and safety benefits.
Rep. Barbara Lee officially launches U.S. Senate campaign
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) officially announced on Tuesday she's running to replace U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. Lee spoke to KTVU in the first TV interview of her campaign.
What happens after the death of a president?
Presidential funeral arrangements can take years of planning, and it’s typically a private matter between close relatives of the commander-in-chief’s family and the Washington Military District.
Denver councilman with wheelchair forced to lift himself onto debate stage: 'Humiliating experience'
Denver official 'incredibly disappointed and disheartened' by the lack of wheelchair access.
Jimmy Carter: The Carter Center now accepting "messages of support" for former president
People from all over the world are leaving kind notes and sharing their favorite photos of the 39th president.
Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice care, Carter Center says
The Carter Center said Saturday that former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care.
LA Council President Krekorian will not run for U.S. House in 2024
In a statement Saturday, Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian called the role "the responsibility of a lifetime," announcing he would not be running to fill Rep. Adam Schiff's seat in the House.
Biden healthy, fit for duty, president's doctor says after routine physical
Biden's latest physical is likely to be highly scrutinized as the oldest president in history makes plans for a reelection campaign.
Black History Month: USC students discuss social, political and racial justice issues
During a recent meeting, community members questioned a two-party system.
White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
DOJ won't charge Matt Gaetz with crimes in sex trafficking probe
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
California's Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces retirement
California’s longest-serving senator, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, will not run for reelection next year.
DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs
The funding is part of the $1.4 billion from the legislation provided to the Justice Department over five years for gun violence prevention measures.
Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and ambassador to the United Nations under former President Donald Trump, has officially entered the 2024 presidential race.
Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid
The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.
White House says objects shot from sky were not sent by aliens
The White House on Monday defended the shootdowns of three unidentified objects in as many days even as it acknowledged that officials had no indication the objects were intended for surveillance.