What can Trump do—and not do—with Congress in the hands of Democrats?

Global News - Nov 4, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump faces an uphill battle in Washington now that the Democratic Party is projected to win control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress in the midterms.

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Marissa Roy, a 34-year-old deputy state attorney general, has vowed to use the power of the L.A. city attorney's office to serve as "the people's lawyer," saying she will file lawsuits against predatory landlords, wage-thieving companies and the Trump administration.

How Robert Luna toppled Alex Villanueva to win two terms as L.A. County sheriff

Nov 4, 2026

How Robert Luna toppled Alex Villanueva to win two terms as L.A. County sheriff

On Tuesday, voters extended L.A. County's Robert Luna era, electing him to a second consecutive term as sheriff — a feat not seen since Lee Baca's tenure ended in 2014.

Multiple California ballot measures remain undecided as vote tally continues

Nov 4, 2026

Multiple California ballot measures remain undecided as vote tally continues

Some ballot measures have received decisive action from voters on issues such as public funding for housing and voter identification.

L.A. City Council: Ugarte leads Mazariegos in CD9; Gaspar and Worth Girvan tied in CD3

Nov 4, 2026

L.A. City Council: Ugarte leads Mazariegos in CD9; Gaspar and Worth Girvan tied in CD3

On Tuesday night, Jose Ugarte said he felt confident he could hang on to the lead. The candidates in the District 3 race in the San Fernando Valley continue to be closely tied.

Californians vote a resounding 'yes' on housing affordability propositions

Nov 4, 2026

Californians vote a resounding 'yes' on housing affordability propositions

Propositions 1 and 37, which will unlock billions in bond dollars for low-income housing and middle-income homewownership, passed easily Tuesday night.

Arellano: On the crest of a historic blue wave, Raman roused supporters — and danced

Nov 4, 2026

Arellano: On the crest of a historic blue wave, Raman roused supporters — and danced

Standing before L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman was the coalition that made her unlikely rise happen, paralleling the one that made the Democratic Party's takeover of the House and Senate possible.

Raman on cusp of becoming mayor, analysts predict, citing expected results from late votes

Nov 4, 2026

Raman on cusp of becoming mayor, analysts predict, citing expected results from late votes

"I'm hopeful. I'm very hopeful," a beaming Raman told raucous supporters at her election night party. "I'm also really superstitious. So we're all just going to be cool, okay? Very cool."

Why Trump could be more ‘aggressive’ as a lame duck president

Nov 4, 2026

Why Trump could be more ‘aggressive’ as a lame duck president

The first half of Trump’s fractious second term in office concluded with him set to become a lame duck president vowing to make extensive use of his presidential power.

Fears of election day interference fizzle, but federal war on voter fraud could continue

Nov 4, 2026

Fears of election day interference fizzle, but federal war on voter fraud could continue

The lack of federal election interference on Tuesday does not mean an end to the administration's war on alleged voter fraud by noncitizens.

The U.S. midterm victors breaking records in their states and the nation

Nov 4, 2026

The U.S. midterm victors breaking records in their states and the nation

U.S. voters elected their first Black female governor, first Native American female governor, first Native female senator, and first openly gay male U.S. senator.

‘Extinction-level event’: DeSantis says blue wave will hurt GOP for years

Nov 4, 2026

‘Extinction-level event’: DeSantis says blue wave will hurt GOP for years

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has said the Democrat’s sweeping win in the midterms is a “close to an extinction level event for Republicans in many parts of the country.”

2 college students found dead in Colorado fell a ‘substantial distance’

Nov 4, 2026

2 college students found dead in Colorado fell a ‘substantial distance’

Kaden Matsuda, 19, and Jackson Donlon, 20, left the Colorado Mountain College Leadville Campus for the hike on Oct. 23 and were reported missing on Oct. 26 by college staff.

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