Politics
Political watchdog fines Newsom for failing to report $5.5M in solicited donations on time
The California Fair Political Practices Commission said most of the violations were for failing to report that Gov. Gavin Newsom and his his staff directed inquiries from companies and foundations to offer help after the Los Angeles wildfires to the California Fire Foundation.
Billionaire tax proposal faces hurdles as it moves closer to November ballot
The proposal tenatively qualified for the November ballot after election officials verified petition signatures gathered by supporters of the billionaire tax, but it could be derailed.
Long list of U.S. concessions to Iran raises specter of a ‘lost war’
Details of the framework peace agreement were finally shared with the public, revealing a raft of compromises with Tehran long opposed by Republicans.
Bill to limit prison off-ramp for the mentally ill could soon head to Newsom
Citing a series of violent crimes that followed criminal defendants being spared of convictions due to diagnosed mental illnesses, state lawmakers have pushed forward legislation backed by California prosecutors to limit who can qualify.
Trump strips away Nixon-era safeguards as off-road battle heats up in the Mojave Desert
President Trump recently rescinded executive orders that restricted off-roading on federal public lands, but other rules remain on place.
Effort to exempt new apartment buildings in L.A. from ‘mansion tax’ moves forward
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council directed the City Attorney to draft a ballot measure that would exempt new apartment buildings from the Measure ULA tax that funds affordable housing and homeless prevention efforts.
Ex-officer for L.A. firefighters union charged with stealing from charity
Adam Walker has been under scrutiny since 2024, when the local union’s parent organization suspended him from his union position and accused him of improperly depositing more than $75,000 of the charity’s funds into his personal accounts.
Gerrymanders, judges and an alley-oop: A look at the midterm fight for control of Congress
With the redistricting battle just about over, Republicans come out ahead but are still at serious risk of losing the House. Democrats face an uphill fight to win the Senate, but their odds have improved.
Sensing political opportunity, Newsom touts investigation he says is Trump’s doing
As he eyes a run for president in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California is taking advantage of a federal investigation into him and his wife to boost his national profile.
People are betting on elections in prediction markets. Congress is watching
As prediction markets stir debate over betting on politics, the Los Angeles mayoral race raised a new question: What happens when people wager on elections?