With shutdown, Democrats take a perilous risk at a precarious party moment
The shutdown is a gamble for a Democratic Party facing its lowest approval numbers since the Reagan era. ...
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Man pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktail at deputies during L.A. protest
Emiliano Garduno Galvez, who authorities said is in the country illegally, pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing an unregistered…
‘War-ravaged’ Portland hits back on Trump — with crochet, chicken costumes and farmers markets
Trump sees Antifa "hell-fire" in Portland. Residents say he's delusional, using a tired playbook that sent troops to Los Angeles…
Newsom threatens to cut state funding to universities that sign Trump’s political compact
The White House is asking nine major universities, including USC, to commit to President Trump's political priorities in exchange for…
Feds sue L.A. County sheriff for ‘unreasonable’ delays in issuing concealed gun permits
The federal Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against L.A. County and the Sheriff's Department over an alleged "pattern…
Judge halts Trump administration cuts to disaster aid for ‘sanctuary’ states
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily halted a Trump administration plan to reduce disaster aid for states with so-called 'sanctuary'…
California voters were mailed inaccurate guides ahead of November special election
Registered voters were mailed inaccurate information about Proposition 50, the ballot measure that would change California congressional district boundaries. ...
Jane Fonda, derided as ‘Hanoi Jane’ and a traitor during the Vietnam War, is a modern-day force in Democratic politics
Politically active for more than a half-century, actor Jane Fonda is now focusing her energy, celebrity, connections and resources on…
Polarizing L.A. police official keeps post by default after City Council fails to vote
Erroll Southers will retain a position on the Los Angeles Police Commission despite the City Council not voting on his…