Politics
Trump and Mamdani Meet in Remarkably Cordial White House Encounter
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani held their first face-to-face meeting Friday at the White House, displaying unexpected warmth and ...
Trump’s “Quiet, Piggy” Remark Isn’t Just Insulting — It’s a Warning Sign
When President Donald Trump brushed off a female reporter’s question last week with the words, “Quiet. Quiet, piggy,” the moment barely shocked anyone. It ...
LA28 Adds Kevin McCarthy and Other GOP Leaders to Olympic Board
The LA28 Olympic organizing committee has quietly added several high-profile Republican figures with deep ties to former President Donald Trump to its board of ...
Rep. Eric Swalwell Announces Run for California Governor in 2026
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has officially launched his campaign for California governor, entering an already crowded race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. The ...
California Warned of Nearly $18 Billion Budget Deficit for 2025–26
California is heading into 2026 with a projected $18 billion budget deficit, a shortfall nearly $5 billion larger than previous estimates, according to a ...
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Faces Indictment
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly taking part in a scheme involving $5 ...
Trump Rushes to Stop Health Care Costs From Spiking
With only weeks left before millions of Americans face a dramatic increase in premiums, the Trump administration is scrambling to avert public backlash over ...
Tom Steyer Enters 2026 California Governor Race
Billionaire investor and climate activist Tom Steyer has officially launched his campaign for California governor, adding another high-profile name to an already crowded 2026 ...
Steyer Enters California Governor Race With Affordability Message
Billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer has officially entered California’s increasingly competitive gubernatorial race, positioning himself as an outsider willing to challenge Sacramento’s political establishment. The ...
Democrats Hold Their Strongest Lead in the Race for Congress in 8 Years
As the 2026 midterm elections draw closer, new polling shows troubling indicators for the Republican Party. A fresh NPR/PBS News/Marist survey of 1,443 adults, ...
