Politics

Ro Khanna Blames Trump for California Wildfire Recovery Problems

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) said Sunday that frustration among California voters following devastating wildfires is understandable and argues that responsibility for ongoing recovery challenges rests on President Donald Trump.

Ukraine war briefing: Big drone deal awaits Trump signature, says Zelenskyy

Both sides can use each other’s expertise, Ukrainian president stresses; more Russian oil facilities burning after attacks. What we know on day 1,559

Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate Espriella wins first round of vote ahead of runoff

Lawyer and Trump admirer has risen rapidly in the polls and will face Iván Cepeda in election runoff in three weeks

European leaders condemn Israel’s deepening incursion into Lebanon

France has requested an emergency meeting of the UN security council, after the Israeli military captured the medieval Beaufort castle

New report suggests DOGE significantly reduced number of government lawyers

Over 10,000 lawyers have left the federal government since just before President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, according to a report released Sunday.

Graham Platner, Working Class Hero

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Pratt rallies supporters as Los Angeles mayoral race enters final stretch

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt looked more like a celebrity greeting fans than a first-time politician making one of his last campaign stops. Dressed in a gray suit, blue shirt, and a black “Pratt for Los Angeles” ball cap, he spent Sunday afternoon weaving through a crowd of supporters, posing for photos, and hearing complaints about the direction of Los Angeles ahead of Election Day.

Lead Prosecutor Withdraws from Criminal Case Against James Comey

DoJ filing did not say why Timothy Severo is replacing Matthew Petracca in case over ex-FBI director’s ‘86 47’ post

New bill targets domestic abusers and overhauls right to buy in England

Social housing landlords to be able to evict perpetrators, while right-to-buy tenancy requirements to rise

Sen. Cory Booker voices 'concerns' with Platner after latest scandal

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) said Sunday he has “concerns” about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner undermining Democrats’ chances to defeat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in the midterm elections.

Jill Biden says Joe was 'slowing down' before abandoning 2024 bid

Former first lady Jill Biden said her husband was “slowing down” as he sought reelection in 2024 but rejected claims that former President Joe Biden was experiencing cognitive decline before abandoning his bid for a second term following a disastrous debate performance.

California reports one of largest drops in homelessness in past year, Hud reports

New data suggests success in Gavin Newsom’s crackdown, as Illinois, Hawaii and Florida also report notable decreases