Laphonza Butler reflects on her brief Senate career, the presidential race and her future
After being appointed to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat, Laphonza Butler served for 13 months. Her next goal…
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News Analysis: If Democrats want to win back the American people, does California need to stand down?
As the tip of the spear for Democrats nationally, California pushes the party to the left. President-elect Donald Trump's victory…
Trump disavowed Project 2025. Now he’s hiring its contributors for his administration
Donald Trump distanced himself from the conservative Project 2025 playbook throughout his campaign. Now, he is tapping its contributors to…
Column: In Trump she trusts. Here’s one supporter’s hopes for a second term
Fearing her small business might go under, this Oregonian breathed a sigh of relief after the election. She's focused on…
How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went from outsider to Cabinet pick
A sensational and troubled past often dogged Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential run, but didn't prevent him from landing a…
Americans will throw out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving. Here’s how it fuels climate change
The United Nations estimates that up to 10% of all human-produced greenhouse gases are generated by food loss and waste.…
Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit over women’s pay
Walt Disney Co. agreed to pay $43 million to settle a long-running lawsuit that alleged women employees were paid less…
Israel and Lebanon agree to cease-fire
Israel and Lebanon agreed Tuesday to a cease-fire aimed at ending the Israel-Hezbollah conflict that has killed more than 3,000…
Button batteries pose deadly risks to children. Doctors want them to be made safer
A growing list of medical associations are pushing for battery manufacturers to make a button or "coin cell" battery that…