What to know about new California laws on immigration, wildfires and more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of 2025 bills into law on artificial intelligence, immigration, wildfire relief and more before an October deadline.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of 2025 bills into law on artificial intelligence, immigration, wildfire relief and more before an October deadline.
Americans are concerned about the effect of the shutdown on the economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while he was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to stay a lower court's order blocking immigration stops in Southern California.
Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the move is "yet another political stunt to punish California."
KCAL News Anchor Pat Harvey launches a new series where she dives into various topics and issues with her guests in a more intimate and unfiltered setting. This week, Pat sits down with Representative Maxine Waters, who has been representing California's 43rd congressional district since 1991, to discuss her incredible career, no-nonsense style, and what's next for her. We should note that the views expressed during this interview are solely those of Rep. Waters and reflect her personal opinions and perspective. They do not represent the views of KCAL News.
KCAL News Anchor Pat Harvey launches a new series where she dives into various topics and issues with her guests in a more intimate and unfiltered setting. This week, Pat sits down with LA businessman Rick Caruso to discuss his successful career in real estate across Southern California, the issues facing Los Angeles, and his future in politics.
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
KCAL News Anchor Pat Harvey launches a new series where she dives into various topics and issues with her guests in a more intimate and unfiltered setting. This week, Pat sits down with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to discuss the major issues facing the city, including the fires, immigration raids, homeless crisis, etc.
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill Tuesday after a marathon series of amendment votes.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also posted that the bill would be "political suicide for the Republican Party."
KCAL News political reporter Tom Wait talks to LAPD Chief Jim McDonell about No Kings Day protests and violence after the demonstrations.
Rep. Young Kim joined KCAL News Mornings to discuss the ICE crackdown in Los Angeles. She says she does not believe the National Guard deployment escalated the situation but instead blames the Biden Administration's policies for the current situation.
Representative Torres from Ontario joined KCAL News Mornings to react to the ICE raids in Los Angeles and share her experience being denied access to the Metropolitan Detention Center with fellow Congressmember Jimmy Gomez.
