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Trump has promised that ‘we’re not touching’ Social Security benefits, but will he keep that promise? Does he even want to?
Laphonza Butler, 1st LGBTQ+ Black U.S. senator, exits office as Democrats question identity politics
Butler, appointed to the U.S. Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom after the death of Dianne Feinstein, leaves office after 14 months as Rep. Adam B. Schiff is sworn in Monday.
Fearing her small business might go under, this Oregonian breathed a sigh of relief after the election. She’s focused on the economy, not Trump’s rhetoric or “personal garbage.”
Donald Trump posted notable gains in Orange County during the election, but it was not enough to win the increasingly purple county that has become a suburban battleground between Republicans and Democrats — and a reflection of the demographic political realignment unfolding across the nation.
In an interview, California’s first partner speaks on the intersection of women’s health and safety, how that will look in Trump’s second term, and leading in an uncertain time.
Donald Trump’s victory has dismayed many politically engaged Black women, and they’re reassessing their enthusiasm for politics and organizing.
Since the election, Trump’s percentage of the national vote has been dropping. Turns out his victory was slim, not a landslide.
Trump’s Cabinet picks have been as polarizing as the incoming president himself. What will Congress do?
As the tip of the spear for Democrats nationally, California pushes the party to the left. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election suggests the party — and California leaders — may be too out of touch with the American people.
After being appointed to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat, Laphonza Butler served for 13 months. Her next goal is getting up to speed on her daughter’s new hobby: competitive cheerleading.
