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Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank’s independence in wake of Trump win
Andriana Kugler, a member of the Fed’s board, says economic research shows that an independent central bank typically does a better job keeping inflation low.
Opinion: Trump is stuck with the Fed’s Powell. He needs to make peace
Fed chair can help ensure that high borrowing costs don’t snuff out a housing recovery and weigh down economic growth.
Ted Olson dies at 84; conservative attorney argued on behalf of same-sex marriage cases
The conservative lawyer also was at the center of the 2000 election case that eventually led to George W. Bush's victory over Al Gore.
Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year
While Johnson has no serious challenger, he faces dissent within his ranks.
LA releases draft of sanctuary city ordinance meant to counter Trump immigration moves
While the city has prohibited the use of its resources to assist immigration authorities in past years, an ordinance would formally codify such policies.
At Biola University, John Thune was ‘easy to like.’ Now he’s majority leader of the U.S. Senate
Thune, who attended the La Mirada university, played basketball under coach Dave Holmquist, who is still on staff at Biola.
Republicans fend off Democratic challengers in three key Inland Empire races
Republican candidates in three high-profile Inland Empire races for Congress and the state Legislature were either leading or able to fend off Democratic challengers as officials keep counting votes.
Top execs get $1 million paydays at California public pension funds
California's two biggest public pension funds beat their earnings targets last year. That performance boosted pay incentives for executives and investment staff.
What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary
She was vilified this year for a story she told in her book about killing her dog.
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to serve as defense secretary
Hegseth has served in the military, although he lacks senior military or national security experience.
Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons
Trump won in large part because of voters’ frustration with high prices and a sense that the country needs major changes. But when he enters office in January, Trump will inherit an economy primed for growth.
Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington.
Trump’s economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates
Homebuilding sector analysts at Raymond James and Associates see mortgage rates remaining “higher for longer,” given the outcome of the election.
What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go
A New York judge says he'll make a decision as early as next week on the future of Donald Trump's hush money case.
California Senate leader calls union ‘morally bankrupt’ for opposing a vulnerable Democrat
In California, Democrats rarely criticize organized labor, one of their biggest and wealthiest allies, so it’s remarkable that Democrats have harsh words against a union for attacking a vulnerable Democratic senator in a close race.
Why is Alameda County holding up the sale of the Oakland Coliseum?
For the second time in a week, the county Board of Supervisors convened in private to discuss whether to approve the African American Sports and Entertainment Group's purchase of the Oakland Coliseum complex.
President of San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association arrested on felony charges
Carlos Tapia, president of the San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, turned himself in Tuesday afternoon on charges that include felony grand theft, according to a statement from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.
San Jose mayor says proposal to replace Omar Torres by appointment “reeks of politics”
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has pushed back against a proposal to fill the District 3 vacancy by appointment before the end of the year as the next person to fill the seat could shift the balance of power between business and labor on the City Council.