Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are introducing legislation that would ban artificial superintelligence, pause development of advanced AI systems and create a new Department of Artificial Intelligence.

Kamala Harris is diving into the midterms, campaigning with Democrats like Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.

San Francisco's annual King of the Streets event is celebrating lowriding.

Jewish heirs of Holocaust victims have filed lawsuits in California to reclaim Nazi-looted paintings from museums in Los Angeles and Poland.

Amid growing panic over the risks posed by rapidly developing AI technology, potential 2028 Democratic candidates are scrambling to respond — trying to show they are doing something, even as they acknowledge they need a reluctant Washington to step up.

The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms.

An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season.

Gavin Newsom’s secret is no secret here in South Carolina.

Republican congressman David Valadao has defied the odds before, winning elections in California districts with big Democratic registration advantages.

The Trump administration has been fighting with California officials over offshore oil projects and the state's coastal commission, which works to protect the state's shores.

The California Assembly has opted not to vote on legislation meant to help wildfire victims.

Many California residents have fallen victim to hospice fraud, a widespread issue that exploits weak state and federal oversight and has generated millions in fraudulent claims to Medicare.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire by limiting the amount they have to pay victims and attorneys.

Pete Buttigieg was in South Carolina this weekend as he considers a second presidential campaign.

California state Sen. Aisha Wahab has secured victory in a special election to serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s House term, which ends in January.

David Jolly, a former Republican now running for Florida governor as a Democrat, is trying to revive the state's political battleground status.

President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.

Republican Steve Hilton has kicked off his general election campaign for governor against Democrat Xavier Becerra.

The Trump administration says it's deferring over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of suspected fraud and noncompliance.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has warned state officials they could lose funding or face investigations if they don't follow President Donald Trump’s election security demands.

California has enacted many changes over the years that were intended to boost voter turnout.

President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans are reviving attacks on Democrats, labeling them communists.

New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.

Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.

Kara Swisher is expanding her influence from tech journalism to politics.

America is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary since it split from Britain's monarchy and embarked on its experiment in democracy.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national “billionaires' tax” and suggests the U.S. government should own a stake in AI companies.

Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.

A federal lawsuit accuses gas station operators in California of using AI-powered software to illegally collude and raise prices.

The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools has resigned four months after he was put on paid leave during a federal investigation.

A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board.

The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs.

Republican lawmakers in Georgia won’t redraw congressional and state legislative districts for the 2028 elections during a special session called by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp.

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid.

Vice President JD Vance writes about his religious journey in a new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."

World leaders are gathering in a French spa town for a Group of Seven summit.

President Donald Trump seems to bring bad luck to home teams when he attends big games.

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state.

Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor.

For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in California’s gubernatorial race.

Two Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom.

The Senate race in Iowa is one of the most closely watched this year and the general election matchup is now set, with Democrats hoping for a gain.

Two candidates for California governor will emerge from a massive field of 61 hopefuls in a state primary on Tuesday, when voters will also select U.S. House nominees using a new map they approved in a 2025 ballot measure.

California is heading toward an election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while two outsider candidates are looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy.

California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary.

California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is running for reelection after a tough first term.

The crowded race for California governor still has no clear front-runner with only days left for voters to decide which two candidates to advance to the general election in November.

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Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode.

California is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is warning people to avoid buying gas from Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend because of the high price at the pump.

A small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump.

A top California Democratic political aide has pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra when he served as the federal health secretary.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled his final budget proposal.

“The Hills” reality television show villain Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles, positioning himself as a savior and promising to tackle the city's disorder and dysfunction.

California will become the first state in the nation to provide infants with hundreds of free diapers before they leave hospitals after birth.

A major federal raid around a park near downtown Los Angeles known for homeless encampments and out-in-the-open drug use came just as voters began selecting their next mayor.

Faith leaders in Southern California are uniting after devastating twin wildfires that hit the region in January 2025 causing unprecedented losses.

Tech leaders are betting on a former executive to take the lead in the California governor's race.

The leading candidates for California governor are trying to stand out from the crowded field as mail voting is underway.

Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer is selling himself as a class traitor in his bid for California governor.

Eight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate.

Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache attack helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday.

Supporters of a controversial California proposal to implement a one-time tax on billionaires say they have enough signatures to qualify it for the November ballot.

Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot on the line for him this year.

Democrats are celebrating an election win in Virginia that could put them slightly ahead in the national redistricting competition that President Donald Trump triggered in an attempt to preserve his party’s House majority in this year’s midterms.

Six leading candidates for California governor are jostling for advantage in a chaotic race with no clear leader.

There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic and ongoing trip through Africa.

Some of the harshest words that President Donald Trump has used against a leading Democratic rival aren't about political differences but rather a learning disability.

A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi.

President Donald Trump is more overtly leaning into some of the spoils of his office in his second term, drawing comparisons to French Queen Marie Antoinette from political opponents.

Candidates for California governor have gathered for the first time since U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s dramatic exit over sexual assault allegations.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor following sexual assault accusations that he continues to deny.

Prominent supporters of California Rep. Eric Swalwell's bid for governor are withdrawing their support in a stunning political reversal.

The Democratic Party’s most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party’s unofficial 2028 presidential nomination contest begins to take shape.

California Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor.

Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles.

Democrats have run California for years.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their suspensions lifted.

Vice President JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith and adult conversion to Catholicism.

This year’s Webby Award nominations highlight the internet’s wildest hits, from celebrity campaigns to strange viral products.

The Army is investigating after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run maneuvered near the hillside home of Kid Rock.

From California to Minnesota, elected leaders and civil rights groups are scrambling to distance themselves from César Chavez’s name in the wake of sexual abuse allegations.

Allegations that César Chavez sexually abused women and girls are reshaping how many communities honor him.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to rename César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations against the Latino labor icon.

Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington as part of an effort to call attention to what he sees as a culture of corruption gripping the nation’s politics.

Democrats are starting to treat Vice President JD Vance, not Donald Trump, as their number one focus among Republican leaders.

Does California’s race for governor finally have a leader.

Proposals to prohibit federal immigration agents from wearing masks are gaining new life in states.

Dolores Huerta has dedicated her life to breaking down barriers and cemented her place in history as one of the nation’s most influential labor leaders, civil rights icons and feminist activists.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is supporting a proposal to rename César Chavez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the revered labor leader.

A military investigation has found that a “one in a million” malfunction during a live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton last October led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act.

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there's no imminent threat to the state from Iran.

The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools who’s on paid leave during a federal investigation, denies any wrongdoing and asks to be reinstated as head of the nation’s second-largest district.