Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Cory Booker approaching 24-hour speech
Sen. Cory Booker delivered a marathon speech lasting well over 22 hours to protest President Trump's actions and demonstrate Democratic resistance.
Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk to block $1 million payment offers
Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general filed a lawsuit to prevent Elon Musk from distributing $1 million checks to voters ahead of the state's Supreme Court election.
Elon Musk announces $1 million for Wisconsin voter in Supreme Court race, drawing some calls of corruption
Elon Musk announced a $1 million payment to a Wisconsin voter ahead of a state Supreme Court election.
Trump continuing mass layoffs, this time with DOE
President Donald Trump is continuing to gut the federal workforce, this time, planning to let nearly half of the Department of Education staff go.
Kamala Harris reportedly considering run for California governor
If she runs, she would seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will be term-limited.
Trump signs executive orders on 1st day in office
Among the long list of orders signed by President Donald Trump on his first day in office was ending birthright citizenship.
Presidential Inauguration to be held indoors
The Inauguration Ceremony for Donald Trump will take place indoors due to the cold weather. Elex Michaelson is in Washington, D.C. to preview the historic event.
Trump’s popular vote win is GOP's first in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, a Republican presidential candidate is ready to take the White House as the winner of the popular vote.
Congress certifies Donald Trump's election win, paving way for January inauguration
Congress has certified Donald Trump’s election victory, ensuring his inauguration as president on January 20. The process, typically a ceremonial step, was smoother compared to 2021 when a mob disrupted proceedings.
Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day
After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.
Court drops lawsuit against Huntington Beach's Voter ID law
The Superior Court formally dismissed California's lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach over their Voter ID law.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine stance worrying Democrats
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Department of Health and Human Services, is drawing concerns from Democrats over his vaccine stance.
Adam Schiff sworn into Senate
Adam Schiff has been sworn into the U.S. Senate.
Chatsworth man tried to register fictional characters to vote in November election, DA says
Bruce Boyer faces four counts of perjury for allegedly trying to submit four fake voter registration forms in Ventura County, all under fake names.
Hegseth fights for defense secretary nomination
Pete Hegseth is fighting to save his nomination to be Donald Trump's defense secretary.
Trump taps Kash Patel as choice for FBI director
Patel, who will have to win Senate confirmation to become FBI director, has earned a reputation as an extreme Trump loyalist.
Derek Tran unseats Michelle Steel for District 45
Democrat and U.S. Army veteran Derek Tran has successfully unseated Republican incumbent Michelle Steel for California's 45th Congressional District.
U.S. House District 45 Race: Derek Tran defeats incumbent Michelle Steel
Democrat Derek Tran defeated Republican incumbent Michelle Steel by just 613 votes.
U.S. House of Representatives District 45: Tran wins
Three weeks after Election Day, Derek Tran declares victory in California's 45th U.S. House District over Michelle Steel.