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Federal judge in Hawaii blocks new travel ban nationwide; Trump vows to pursue his case 'all the way'

Here's why the GOP is struggling to come up with a new healthcare plan: That wasn't the goal

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What does 'sanctuary state' actually mean? It's time for lawmakers to figure it out

Issa's own poll suggests that Trump is a burden

Will California spend more on water projects? 'It all depends on how thirsty the governor is,' De León says

California Democrats unveil a sweeping financial aid plan to help students avoid debt

Trump's plan to rapidly expand Border Patrol comes with big risks

He might not call it 'Trumpcare,' but the president will probably own any Obamacare replacement

At the nation's only Latino mosque, Trump's immigration policies have 'changed everything'

From wiretap accusations to travel ban 2.0, here's what Trump did this week

Iraqis relieved to be left off Trump's new travel ban

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Vulnerable California Republicans find themselves at center of healthcare bill persuasion efforts

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

California gas prices could rise if the state's cap-and-trade program is extended, legislative analyst says

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Father of victim in deadly Oakland warehouse fire tells state lawmakers that more affordable housing is needed

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

California issues warning on vehicle rules to President Trump and automakers

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Democratic challenger hits Rep. Dana Rohrabacher on Russia

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Thousands descend on state Capitol in interfaith march to support sanctuary, religious freedom bills

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Claiming momentum is on their side, California lawmakers try again to require more transparency on drug prices

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Nunes and Schiff say they've seen no evidence to back Trump's wiretapping claim

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Legislation takes aim at speedy approvals for megaprojects

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California is stepping up to fight Trump's efforts to roll back emissions rules

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Bernie Sanders matters in the race for Xavier Becerra's L.A. congressional seat

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Trump heads to Detroit

Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) March 15, 2017, 9:30 a.m. His tweets have the power to shape international relations, send stock prices up — or down — and galvanize the American public.We're watching how Donald Trump is using this platform of unfettered communication...

Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about)

Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) March 15, 2017, 9:30 a.m. His tweets have the power to shape international relations, send stock prices up — or down — and galvanize the American public.We're watching how Donald Trump is using this platform of unfettered communication...

How Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a former Reagan speechwriter, came to be known as 'Putin's favorite congressman'

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This Democrat and geologist says she is considering a run for Republican Rep. Steve Knight's seat

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

After intense public anger, Republicans waver over slashing Obama-era action on methane gas

As Republican lawmakers consider how closely to align with the climate skepticism and fossil fuel fervor radiating from the White House, a nascent clean air initiative that energy firms want scrapped is fast testing their comfort zone. Weighing on them is 41 billion cubic feet of methane, a greenhouse...

The latest test of the Bernie Sanders movement may be in this L.A. race for Congress

In the heart of Los Angeles, the race among nearly two dozen candidates for the congressional seat left open by Xavier Becerra is being heavily influenced by a man who lives more than 2,900 miles away. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ progressive ideas, which won him a national following and helped...

California bill aims to make it harder for megaprojects to sidestep state environmental law

Two years ago, the Los Angeles Rams did something unheard of in California development politics: In just six weeks, the team went from unveiling plans for an 80,000-seat stadium to earning final approval from the Inglewood City Council. The fast decision came with another bonus: Inglewood’s vote...

White House says Trump paid $38 million in taxes on $150 million in income in 2005, calls tax form disclosure 'illegal'

As MSNBC's Rachel Maddow prepared to air President Trump's tax returns from 2005, the White House pushed back in advance, saying that publishing the returns was illegal and a stunt to get ratings. "You know you are desperate for ratings when you are willing to violate the law to push a story about...

Trump kicks off a comparatively calm Week 8. How long will that last?

Not to jinx anything here, but the start of President Trump’s eighth week in office has been remarkably more calm than the start of his previous seven. Now that we’re past the halfway mark of his first 100 days, we all could use a reprieve. Enjoy it while it lasts: Last weekend U.S. Atty. Preet...

State Senate panel throws support behind ballot measure to safeguard transportation funds

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Congressional candidate Wendy Carrillo delves into her immigration story in emotional video ad

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Green projects face scrutiny as California lawmakers debate cap and trade

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Caucus elects Patricia Bates as Senate Republican leader

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Crime victims testify in support of state bill that would expand the collection of DNA in criminal cases

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Republican Mike Ramos decides not to run for state attorney general in 2018

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California's next governor: Who's running, who's on the fence?

Welcome to your guide to the 2018 California governor’s race. The election may be a little less than two years away, but listening tours are underway, political consultants are doling out advice and pundits are handicapping favorites and wild cards. Here are the players to keep an eye on: Gavin...

State falls short in checking criminal histories of workers in child care and senior facilities, audit finds

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L.A. Times editorial board endorses Maria Cabildo in congressional race to replace Xavier Becerra

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What is the CBO, and can you trust its numbers on the Republican healthcare plan?

Even before the Congressional Budget Office released its cost estimates Monday on the House proposal to overhaul Obamacare, the Trump administration and GOP lawmakers were trying to discredit the much-anticipated report, or CBO score, as it’s familiarly called. “Really been meaningless,” said Gary...

Trump's day in tweets: Monday, March 13

Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) March 15, 2017, 9:30 a.m. His tweets have the power to shape international relations, send stock prices up — or down — and galvanize the American public.We're watching how Donald Trump is using this platform of unfettered communication...

Millions more would be uninsured under GOP healthcare plan, independent analysis shows

Twenty-four million fewer Americans would have health coverage over the next decade under the House Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated Monday in an analysis that threatens the GOP legislative campaign. Fourteen million fewer...

California Senate Democrats rip the Obamacare replacement plan, while GOP lawmakers say quit whining

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Trump holds first Cabinet meeting and blames Democrats for empty seats

Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) March 15, 2017, 9:30 a.m. His tweets have the power to shape international relations, send stock prices up — or down — and galvanize the American public.We're watching how Donald Trump is using this platform of unfettered communication...

Gavin Newsom adds a new plank to his 2018 campaign for California governor — a statewide universal healthcare system

Essential Politics: California Democrats propose college debt assistance, Issa withholding support for GOP healthcare plan March 15, 2017, 4:25 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now: California Assembly...

Gov. Jerry Brown on GOP plan to replace Obamacare: A 'harebrained scheme'

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Tensions flared among audience members as state Senate Committee took up bill on police and immigration enforcement

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