California Politics

• National Guard troops under Trump's command leave L.A before court's deadline - The remaining California National Guard soldiers under federal command were ordered out of L.A., but appellate courts are still weighing the challenge to Trump's authority.
• Court battle begins over Republican challenge to California's Prop. 50 - Republicans and Democrats square off in court Monday in a high-stakes battle over the fate of California's Proposition 50, which reconfigures the state's congressional districts and could ultimately help determine which party controls the U
• California's role in shaping the fate of the Democratic Party and combating Trump on full display - While California remains a major force in Democratic politics nationally, it's also a major target for criticism by President Trump and Republicans.
• What the Trump administration's hepatitis B vaccine rollback means for California - Under the direction of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., federal health officials have changed guidance on hepatitis B vaccines, potentially affecting millions of California infants who are at risk of dying from liver cancer later in life if they cont
• Kristi Noem grilled over L.A. Purple Heart Army vet who self-deported - The saga of Sae Joon Park, a Los Angeles Army veteran who legally immigrated to the United States, was awarded a Purple Heart after being wounded in combat and self-deported to South Korea, was highlighted during a testy congressional heari
• In first year in Senate, Schiff pushes legislation, party message and challenges to Trump - In his first year in the U.S. Senate, Adam Schiff challenged President Trump while pressing the issue of affordability. He also tried to pass legislation, without much luck.
• Supreme Court rules for Texas Republicans, allowing new election map to go into effect - Thanks to the Supreme Court's ruling, Republicans are expected to win five extra seats in the House of Representatives.
• Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas - Rep. Darrell Issa, whose San Diego-area district was redrawn to favor Democrats, said he would run for reelection in California rather than moving to Texas to run in a safe GOP seat.
• As Trump calls affordability a 'con job,' Democrats unveil an affordable housing plan - Democrats on Capitol Hill are moving early to shape an affordability-focused agenda ahead of the midterms, including a proposal to address rising housing costs.
• Attacks on ICE up 1,000%? Trump administration claim not backed up by court records - The Trump administration has cited a more than 1,000% increase in assaults on immigration agents to justify aggressive tactics. But court records reviewed by The Times show the majority of the alleged assaults in the areas where ICE and Bor