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California officials react to Trump targeting of San Diego, L.A.; White House claims 'media freakout'

Bashing California is a reliable applause line in red states like Nebraska, Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma, where Trump has been holding rallies trying to ensure his supporters get out to vote.

Democrat Xavier Becerra, the frontrunner to become the state's next governor, often invokes the story of his parents' humble beginnings as immigrants from Mexico who, through hard work, built happy and productive lives in California.

The Disney-owned network said the threats from President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr are having a chilling effect on its speech.

Labor leaders argue that the billionaires tax includes a loophole that would allow state lawmakers to tax the savings and retirement accounts and home equity of all Californians.

Oil and gas producers hope the Supreme Court will shut down scores of lawsuits over the impact of climate change.

The GEO Group, a Florida-based private prison corporation, announced Monday that it had sold the detention facilities, including the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, totaling 2,644 Beds.

Leavitt joins a long line of former White House officials who have made the jump to TV news punditry.

Trump administration officials have attempted to distance themselves from the word 'war' when discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran.

As president of White House Correspondents Assn., Jacqui Heinrich goes to bat for the 1st Amendment rights of her competitors.