The U.S. House of Representatives took a significant step by passing a war powers resolution aimed at halting military action against Iran. This move challenges President Donald Trump’s policies after several Republicans joined Democrats to address the ongoing conflict, affecting both national and international politics. House Speaker Mike Johnson had previously tried to prevent a...
President Donald Trump introduced new uncertainty about the future of the “anti-weaponization” fund on Wednesday. This came a day after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Justice Department would halt pursuing the $1.8 billion fund, which has faced criticism from both parties. During a session in the Oval Office, Trump was questioned whether...
Los Angeles County Ballot Count Continues Los Angeles County election officials still have over 700,000 ballots to process following the primary elections. As of Wednesday evening, only 77,521 ballots have been processed, totaling nearly 1.4 million votes, which accounts for approximately 23.7% of registered voters in the county. Currently, there are an estimated 713,180 remaining...
Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Los Angeles County election officials have processed 77,521 ballots since election night, with an estimated 713,180 left to count. These include: Vote-by-mail ballots: 700,000 Conditional voter registration ballots: 11,340 Provisional ballots: 1,840 The count continues as additional ballots are received and processed. This does not yet include all vote-by-mail ballots...
A report from the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog highlighted cases of mistreatment at the Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, Louisiana. Officers reportedly put one detainee in a chokehold and stabbed another with a pen. The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General compiled the report. It offers a detailed view of conditions...
President Trump’s approach to governance, which emphasizes unilateral decision-making, is encountering significant obstacles in both the House and Senate. This style has drawn criticism and opposition from members of his own party. During a visit to Asia in the previous year, President Trump highlighted a major legislative success back home. He pressured Republicans to pass...
In a significant decision on Tuesday night, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority offered insight into future congressional district battles under a less robust Voting Rights Act. In February 2025, a federal court panel in Alabama, composed of three judges and including two appointed by former President Trump, conducted an 11-day trial. This trial examined the...
34th District Race: Gomez vs. Gonzales-Torres In the 34th Congressional District race, two Democratic candidates are advancing to the November general election. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, facing a House Ethics Committee investigation over sexual misconduct allegations, will compete against Angela Gonzales-Torres, supported by the Justice Democrats. The district covers downtown Los Angeles and parts of the...
Judges Highlight Increasing Violence Against Judiciary Federal judges have expressed concern over the growing number of violent acts targeting members of the judiciary. Recent incidents have seen attacks and threats intended to intimidate judges and disrupt the legal process. The rising hostility against judges is alarming legal communities and raising questions about the safety of...
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is encountering strong opposition from Black Democrats following her decision to contend for a newly drawn district in South Florida. This district, which has a significant number of Black voters, presents a competitive primary field. Last month, Florida’s political dynamics shifted when Governor Ron DeSantis approved legislation to create new congressional...