Senate unanimously approves fix to prevent $1B cuts for District of Columbia, sending bill to House
The Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact.
Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown ...
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
The Democratic Party appears fractured as a torrent of frustration and anger has been unleashed on Senate Democratic Leader ...
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Oakland mayoral candidates take jabs at each other’s supporters in heated debate
The top two challengers for Oakland’s open mayoral seat got into ... election last year for the late Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) won that race, and Lee retired.
A Close Elon Musk Friend Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made ...
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump’s labor secretary
Several prominent labor unions, including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, endorsed Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination.
Michigan the battleground state that will captivate the nation again in 2026
As Democrats look to learn lessons from the 2024 elections ahead of next year’s midterms, there may be no state more poised ...
In remarkable split, Nancy Pelosi slams Chuck Schumer over budget deal
WASHINGTON — In a rare moment of public disagreement with members of her own party, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called out ...
California Politics
Experts say the 2026 race for California governor is drawing strong female candidates. Ex-Rep. Katie Porter is the latest to ...
California has never elected a female governor, but Katie Porter’s entry to 2026 race raises the odds
Experts say the 2026 race for California governor is drawing strong female candidates. Ex-Rep. Katie Porter is the latest to ...
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist says Trump 'is like an arsonist' as he launches governor campaign
"We must stand tall against these attacks on our people," the lieutenant governor said. "We must fight for what matters. We ...
Aftershocks from a possible Harris run
Kamala Harris’ latest indication that she may run for California governor threatens a complete makeover of the 2026 field.