Elections

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts as he is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

FBI shares new details on Trump assassination attempt 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The man who tried assassinating former President Donald Trump spent months planning an attack, looking at various potential targets before settling on Trump, FBI officials said

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., on July 20, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu. 

Vance: Trump would veto a national abortion ban 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump would, if elected, veto a national abortion ban, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, said on Sunday.  “If you’re not supporting

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Nixon library in Yorba Linda on June 12, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, backs Trump 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Friday that he’s suspending his campaign and throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump.  “In my

Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

Harris delivers acceptance speech at DNC 

By Ivan Pentchoukov, Lawrence Wilson and Emel Akan Contributing Writers  CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the biggest speech of her political career at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday,

Press release

Jepsen announces candidacy for City Council 

News release  Bryce Jepsen has announced his candidacy for the Santa Clarita City Council’s District 1 seat in the Nov. 5 election.  District 1 represent portions of Newhall and Canyon

Delegates listen to former President Barack Obama speak during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Obamas take stage, Harris coronated as nominee 

By Jacob Burg, Nathan Worcester Contributing Writers  CHICAGO — Democrats saw continued momentum during day two of their convention in Chicago on Tuesday as delegates from across the country officially coronated

Vice presidential candidates Tim Walz (left) and JD Vance.

Vance and Walz agree to Oct. 1 debate 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  A much-anticipated debate between Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appears to be on as both vice presidential candidates have agreed to CBS’s