Three takeaways from DHS nominee Kristi Noem’s confirmation hearing
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) is expected to cruise through the process to confirmation after surviving a fairly quiet hearing that lasted less than three hours.
Crime Spree Amid California Wildfires Reignites Petition for Help
Amid the wildfires, a petition initially created a year ago to address crime in Vallejo has reignited recent support.
Becerra, With No Regrets, Defends Vaccine Mandates and Misinformation Fight
In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might ...
‘Karma is real:’ Threats over California fire aid reshape disaster politics
There is growing unease among other blue-state Democrats that threats to condition disaster assistance will not be unique to ...
The Quiet Death of Biden’s Climate Corps—and What Comes Next
Some of the jobs roped into the American Climate Corps have funding locked down for much of Trump’s term. Zampaglione’s ...
Donald Trump visit to LA wildfire areas is probable, president-elect says
Trump, set to be inaugurated Monday, was invited to visit the wildfire area last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom and County ...
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As Los Angeles Fires Rage, a One-Party City and State Seek To Dodge Responsibility, Blaming ‘Climate Change’
Democrats hold super-majorities in the California State Assembly and the Senate. Democrats can, and do, pass legislation ...
Should Gavin Newsom Face Recall over LA Fires? Newsweek Writers' Verdicts
Newsom is facing sharp criticism over the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles. Newsweek writers decide if he should face a recall.
Prop. 36 drug and theft felonies to force millions in state cuts, projection shows
A new spending plan from the governor’s office for the upcoming fiscal year projects a relatively minimal impact to services ...
Trump’s influence spreads through state capitols in both substance and symbolism
JEFFERSON CITY — A new year of lawmaking and politicking is underway in U.S. statehouses. Governors are acting quickly to ...
Gavin Newsom Has Grown California’S Government To A Record Size. Now He, Too, Is Selling ‘Efficiency’
Even Newsom's own office has more than doubled in size. At the end of 2024, the governor's office employed 381 people, according to payroll data provided by the State Controller's Office, compared to ...
Trump’s first trip as president will be to Los Angeles: Sources
The first official trip of Trump's second administration will be to visit areas devastated by fires in California.