Rep. Swalwell’s suit alleges abuse of power, adds to scrutiny of Trump official’s mortgage probes
Rep. Eric Swalwell sued housing finance agency chief Bill Pulte, accusing him of misusing government databases to baselessly target Trump…
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Why Pope Leo XIV’s Lebanon visit matters amid Israeli bombardment
Leo XIV's trip this week to Turkey and Lebanon, his first abroad as pope, is viewed as a sign of…
Is the U.S. invading Venezuela Or trying to make a deal?
The U.S. declared an alleged cartel in Venezuela a terrorist organization, the latest action targeting the country and the Maduro…
In Texas case, it’s politics vs. race at the Supreme Court, with control of Congress at stake
Supreme Court's conservatives are not likely to bar Texas from adding new Republican-leaning voting districts. ...
Violent conflict over water hit a record last year
Violence over water is on the rise worldwide. Researchers counted a record 420 incidents of conflict in 2024, many in…
Californians sharply divided along partisan lines about immigration raids, poll finds
California voters are sharply divided among partisan lines about the Trump administration's immigration raids in Los Angeles and across the…
Chabria: California’s first partner pushes to regulate AI while Trump and tech bros thunder forward
Siebel Newsom's push for California to do more to regulate AI comes at the same time that President Trump is…
Could Trump destroy the Epstein files?
Bipartisan fervor has grown over the Epstein files, with House lawmakers across party lines expected to unite behind a bill…
Billionaire hedge fund founder Tom Steyer is running for governor
Steyer vows to challenge corporate influence and build a million homes to combat the state's affordability crises. ...