Israel’s parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians
Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a…
Taiwan minister calls for removal of China-born opposition lawmaker
Taiwan tensions Interior Ministry’s Liu Shyh-fang stresses ‘singular obligation of loyalty’ as row consumes politics Taiwan’s Interior Minister Liu…
Congress looks for Trump’s exit plan as the Iran war drags on
WASHINGTON — President Trump took the United States to war without a vote of support from Congress, but lawmakers are…
How Congress became an afterthought in the war with Iran
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio had some explaining to do when he arrived on Capitol Hill for a…
Senate rejects resolution to limit hostilities in Iran
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution Wednesday designed to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran, as…
The crisis on the Colorado River — six things to know
The latest news about the Colorado River is dire. Since 2000, the river’s flow has shrunk about 20%.…
What it took to build California’s Capitol
Sacramento has been the home of state government for more than 170 years.Feb. 28, 1854, marks the day…
Super Bowl ads show the U.S. has abandoned green-energy transition
These days, almost every cultural or news event seems fleeting. But there’s one thing that feels nearly as…
Bondi pressed on Epstein files, political retribution by Justice Department
WASHINGTON — U.S. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi repeatedly sparred with lawmakers on Wednesday as she was pressed over the Justice…
Grand jury rejects charges over Democrats’ military video
A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which…
Grand jury rejects charges over Democrats’ military video
A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which…
Musk’s ‘Vegas Loop’ tunnel system faces scrutiny over safety and environmental concerns
LAS VEGAS — Elon Musk’s “Vegas Loop,” a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh…