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As Donald Trump ramps up his attacks on Los Angeles and California for his political purposes, it reminds me that the real ...

Democrats lack leadership after their 2024 defeat, a New York Times columnist admits, saying that relying on Barack Obama to save the party is "undignified." ...

What was supposed to be a day of celebration for students at Gratts Learning Academy for Young Scholars turned into one of ...

The Trump administration has pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history and has conducted numerous ICE raids.

The Trump loyalist says in a POLITICO podcast that he is hoping to see former Vice President Kamala Harris run.

Chaotic scenes in which Sen. Alex Padilla was pressed to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents set the political world ...

Senator Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed and handcuffed after interrupting a press conference held by Homeland ...

US Senator Alex Padilla faced a dramatic incident during a press conference led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in ...

Has Gavin Newsom got what it takes to challenge Trump? - COMMENT: Have Democrats at last found a credible champion in the ...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has recently been making phone calls to Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and ...