Politics

President Trump made inconsistent public statements on the U.S. campaign in Iran, saying the war was 'already won' while also discussing troop movements and the possible seizure of resources; he later announced a 10-day pause on attacks on Iranian energy facilities as talks continue.

A California bill would create a "California Certified" label for products described as not ultraprocessed, with applicants able to seek accreditation beginning by June 2028 and certifications renewed every three years.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has not ruled out a 2028 presidential bid and described his wife Casey DeSantis's 2021 breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent declaration of being cancer-free in 2022.

Long security lines and recent travel disruptions have increased anxiety for U.S. air travelers; officials point to a funding standoff and temporary staffing measures as contributing factors.

Current and former U.S. officials say President Trump is considering deploying ground forces into Iran; the White House says no plans have been announced and declines to disclose military strategy.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized over half a million ballots from a November 2025 special election citing a reported count discrepancy; county officials dispute the claim and a judge has appointed a special master to supervise a resumed count.

The airport released a 20-year master plan proposing a new parking garage, road changes, redevelopment of the old terminal and a second terminal, with the first phase targeted for 2031; the plan has been submitted to the FAA and awaits approval which could take weeks or months.

Dana Williamson, a former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom, said "I'm recovering" after a recent liver transplant as she prepares to face a federal 23-count indictment alleging a scheme to divert roughly $225,000 and related tax offenses; her case is scheduled to return to court on April 16.

Alaska counts mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day if they arrive within 10 days (15 days for overseas ballots), and residents in isolated villages say flights, weather and long distances make that grace period essential as a pending U.S. Supreme Court case could change the rule.

President Trump signed an executive order at a White House ceremony to block other college football games from being scheduled during the Army-Navy game's traditional time slot on the second Saturday in December, and he presented the Navy Midshipmen with the Commander-in-Chief Trophy.

Top Minnesota lawmakers said they will move to repeal the state law recognizing César Chávez Day after a New York Times investigation reported abuse allegations.

Charles Simmons, whose son Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons died in a recent refueling plane crash, said he did not tell Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to 'finish' the job; Hegseth had said families told him that message after private meetings at Dover Air Force Base.

President Trump said Gov. Gavin Newsom's dyslexia would make him a poor fit for president; Newsom has publicly discussed his dyslexia for years and a licensed dyslexia therapist spoke about the issue on CBS News.

Chávez's family said they were "devastated" by a recent report and asked for privacy; city officials told Axios they have not received formal requests to rename Chicago sites bearing his name.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner in the Maine Democratic primary, highlighting his working-class background and military service; the endorsement arrives as Gov. Janet Mills' campaign has aired an ad about Platner's past Reddit posts and the June primary approaches.

Gov. Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23 (2025 Wisconsin Act 102) to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin from 60 days to 12 months, and the state is now the 49th to adopt such an extension.

A federal judge ruled that Arkansas's 2025 law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms is unconstitutional and blocked the mandate in the case, and the governor has said she will appeal.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, holding about 40% of the vote when the Associated Press called the race; she will face Republican Don Tracy in the November general election.

A federal judge ordered Texas to extend the private school voucher program application deadline to March 31 after a lawsuit alleged Islamic schools were excluded; the judge also consolidated two related lawsuits.

Kentucky's Republican-led legislature overrode Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of House Bill 1 to allow the state to opt into a federal tax credit scholarship program, with the Senate voting 31-5 after the House voted 77-14-1.

An advocacy group will spend $50 million to promote child and elder care as election issues and plans targeted support for Democrats in several congressional races.

A Gongwer‑Werth survey of 40 Ohio legislators found most use AI in their work but many are undecided about how and at what level it should be regulated; lawmakers and the governor have pushed bills on AI-generated child sexual content and models that could encourage harm.

A bipartisan bill to speed housing construction and limit large investors cleared a Senate procedural vote 89-9; the House passed its own version and the two chambers must reconcile differences before it can reach the president.

President Trump signed two executive orders intended to reduce federal regulatory burdens on housing development and mortgages, and the Senate recently passed a bipartisan housing bill whose path in the House is uncertain.

Alysa Liu held a celebration rally at Oakland City Hall attended by thousands and received the key to the city; the event highlighted her ties to Oakland and its Chinatown community.

The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by an 89 to 10 vote; the House must now consider the Senate's substituted version and decide whether to accept it, amend it, or go to conference.

SEA opened a food pantry collecting non-perishables and hygiene items for unpaid TSA workers; DHS funding has lapsed amid a congressional stalemate.

The Senate approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an 89-10 vote; the 303-page bill includes grants, pilot programs, regulatory changes to speed construction, and limits on large institutional purchases of single-family homes. The measure will return to the House, and its final outcome there is uncertain.

Rep. Jim Clyburn announced he will seek an 18th term in Congress and said he will sign paperwork to run; South Carolina's primary is scheduled for June 9.

Jill Biden's upcoming memoir, View from the East Wing, will include her account of Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid and is scheduled for publication June 2.