Gary Horton | 2026: Well, That Didn’t Take Long
January 7, 2026 2:11 am
It didn’t take long for the new year to get interesting. Donald Trump wasted no time asserting himself as the strong man of the world, allies and competitors be damned.
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Stu Megaw | An Icon Passes
January 7, 2026 2:10 am
I moved to Santa Clarita from the Virginia ’burbs of D.C. in 2015 and, like many before me and since, liked what I saw and immediately became an isolationist: OK,
Jose Angel Amezcua | Fighting Wildfires a Heartbreaking Task
January 7, 2026 2:07 am
On a cold January day at our fire camp in Northern California, I learned my crew was being sent south. On the bus, I kept wondering why they would need
Millions gain access to in vitro fertilization under new state law
January 6, 2026 4:39 pm
By Kristen Hwang Contributing Writer When Megan Meo, 36, and her husband decided to start a family, they knew they wanted two kids. They didn’t know they would have to endure multiple rounds
California is banning masks for federal agents; Here’s why it could lose in court
January 6, 2026 4:13 pm
By Nigel Duara Contributing Writer A series of immigration raids across California in 2025 had one thing in common: Most of the federal agents detaining people wore masks over their faces.
A new California law requires a working fridge in all apartments; LA landlords fought it
January 6, 2026 3:53 pm
By Nadia Lathan Contributing Writer Fridge-less apartments dotting the pricey California rental market will soon be a head-scratching relic. As of Jan. 1, landlords are now required to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator
Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troop deployment in Venezuela
January 6, 2026 12:56 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday that he does not expect the U.S. military to send troops into Venezuela following an operation over the weekend that led to the
Trump advises Republicans to advance policy objectives, secure control of Congress
January 6, 2026 12:55 pm
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Republican lawmakers to highlight and expand policy successes to secure control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, during a speech to the
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado hails Trump for Maduro capture
January 6, 2026 12:46 pm
By Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writer Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado celebrated President Donald Trump for making the decision to capture Nicolás Maduro, in an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” on Monday.
Former AG Barr: Maduro likely to be convicted, get Noriega-level sentence
January 6, 2026 12:41 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Former Attorney General William Barr said he believes deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will be convicted and will receive a sentence comparable to the one handed down
Jim de Bree | Billionaire Wealth Tax Is a Bad Idea
January 6, 2026 2:28 am
The Service Employees International Union recently filed an initiative with the California Attorney General’s Office called the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act. It is possible that the SEIU could obtain a
Rob Kerchner | So This Is Tolerance
January 6, 2026 2:27 am
Democrats tolerated Bill Clinton’s blatant womanizing in office. They tolerated Barack Obama openly shredding the Constitution on immigration, and conducting a soft coup against his successor. They tolerated Joe Biden’s
Arthur Saginian | Moral Relativism
January 6, 2026 2:22 am
This is in response to Jim De Bree (letters, Dec. 4). Was the assassination of Osama bin Laden murder? Was it a criminal act? Was it a war crime? Also,
Lois Eisenberg | Revenge and Retribution
January 6, 2026 2:19 am
Revenge and retribution seem to be some of Donald Trump’s priorities and it is hurting all Americans, Democrats and Republicans alike. Trump’s vengeance against his political enemies who are sounding
Robert Romano | Congress Should Follow Trump on Health Care
January 6, 2026 1:59 am
President Donald Trump is moving mountains to reduce health care costs. In recent months, he struck agreements with several pharmaceutical giants to offer medicines at lower prices. He issued an
Schumer: Senate will vote on war authorization in Venezuela
January 5, 2026 11:51 am
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Sunday said he expects the Senate to vote on whether to formally authorize the U.S. military’s actions in Venezuela that led
9 takeaways from Trump’s address on operation to capture Maduro
January 5, 2026 11:40 am
By John Haughey, Sam Dorman, T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writers U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Saturday morning following the successful capture and extradition of Venezuelan leader and suspected narcotrafficker Nicolás Maduro
Maduro and wife plead not guilty to narco-terrorism charges
January 5, 2026 11:25 am
By Arjun Singh, Sam Dorman, Nicholas Zifcak Contributing Writers NEW YORK CITY — Captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty during a historic arraignment in Manhattan where he faces an indictment on
Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired
January 5, 2026 11:22 am
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Subsidies that were offered under the Affordable Care Act expired at the end of 2025, meaning some Americans may have to pay higher health insurance premiums.
Wegovy lots recalled after hair detected in a prefilled syringe
January 5, 2026 10:43 am
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Multiple lots of weight-loss medication Wegovy were recalled by pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk because hair was found in a prefilled syringe, according to two notices published by the