SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers, union leaders and truck drivers are trying to steer Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom toward signing into law a proposal that could save jobs as self-driving trucks are tested for their safety on the roads. The legislation would ban self-driving trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds — which...
Speaker McCarthy’s Nearly Impossible Task: Trying to Unite House GOP and Fund the Government
WASHINGTON — Facing fresh challenges to his leadership, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is trying to accomplish what at times seems impossible — working furiously to convince House Republicans to come together and pass a conservative bill to keep the federal government open. The Challenge of Uniting the House GOP It’s a nearly futile...
Sacramento Prosecutor Sues California’s Capital City Over Failure to Clean Up Homeless Encampments
Sacramento's top prosecutor is suing the city's leaders over failure to clean up homeless encampments, escalating a monthslong dispute with leaders in California's capital city. County District Attorney Thien Ho announced the lawsuit Tuesday during a news conference in Sacramento, noting the homeless population in the city has jumped 250%...
Did Your Kids Buy Gear in Fortnite Without Asking You? The FTC Says You Could Get a Refund
WASHINGTON — Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund. U.S. regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with...
Census Bureau Wants to Test Asking About Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity on Biggest Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau asked the Biden administration Tuesday for permission to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for people age 15 and above on its most comprehensive annual survey of life in the country. The statistical agency wants to test the wording, response categories, and placement of...
UAW Gives Friday Deadline for Progress in Talks and Dismisses Trump Plans to Speak With Auto Workers
The leader of the United Auto Workers said that a limited strike targeting plants in Missouri, Michigan and Ohio may be expanded if “serious progress” toward an new contract agreement isn't made by Friday at noon. The UAW for the first time in its history is striking at all three Detroit automakers,...
Azerbaijan Opens Fire on Armenian Positions in Nagorno-Karabakh Following Russia Tensions
YEREVAN, Armenia — Azerbaijan’s forces opened fire Tuesday on Armenian positions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region in what it called an “anti-terrorist operation," and ethnic Armenian officials reported at least two civilians were killed and 11 wounded and that there was heavy artillery fire around the region's capital. The Azerbaijani defense...
Political Divide Emerges on Ukraine Aid Package as Zelenskyy Heads to Washington
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington this week comes at a critical juncture for his alliance with the United States as Republican leaders in Congress diverge on how to send more military and humanitarian aid to the country. President Joe Biden is seeking an additional $24 billion in...
Two Veteran California Pilots Killed in Midair Collision During Reno Air Races
RENO, Nev. — Two veteran California pilots were killed over the weekend when their World War II-era planes collided in midair while preparing to land just after finishing first and second in a title race at the National Championship Air Races north of Reno. Officials identified the victims of Sunday's crash...
Hunter Biden Has Gone on the Offensive Against Republicans. That Could Be Tricky for the President
WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden has gone on the offensive against his Republican critics, arguing in a new lawsuit that although he is the son of the president of the United States, he shouldn't be treated differently than any other American. The lawsuit against the IRS is only the latest in a...