Updates in Policy and Government
- Column: DeSantis is waging a 'battle for reality' with his anti-trans, anti-Black book banson May 28, 2023
Hours after the Florida governor announced his run for president, LeVar Burton of "Reading Rainbow" fame issued a stark warning about what's at stake.
- Even in blue California, attempts to regulate controversial antiabortion centers continue to failon May 28, 2023
Legislation aiming to regulate crisis pregnancy centers in California have failed despite otherwise robust abortion access policy.
- Nancy Pelosi had her ups and downs with California Democrats. Now it's a love feston May 28, 2023
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been on a valedictory tour. At the California Democratic Convention this weekend, honoring her is the main event.
- Poll: Trump takes big lead over DeSantis among California Republicanson May 28, 2023
After trailing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis three months ago, former President Trump now has a commanding lead as California Republicans' choice to be their 2024 presidential nominee.
- Republicans are crowding the 2024 race. It boosts Trump, but may help the GOP in the endon May 28, 2023
Trump holds a commanding position in the polls, but he is attracting serious rivals who think he can be beaten. That's good news for Republican voters.
- Biden and McCarthy reach last-minute deal to raise U.S. debt limiton May 28, 2023
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy strike an "agreement in principle" on Saturday to raise the federal government's borrowing limit and cut some spending.