House Democrats gain in California, but key races undecided

Democratic congressional candidate Mike Levin, left, waves on stage alongside his wife Chrissy, right, as he speaks to supporters Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Del Mar, Calif. Levin faces Republican candidate Diane Harkey in the race for California's 49th congressional district.

Indicted California incumbent steps up attacks on Democrat

Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter is stepping up efforts to convince voters his Democratic opponent is a security threat because of his family's background - something the Latino, Arab-American contender forcefully rejects as a desperate attempt by an indicted incumbent. Former congressman Duncan Hunter Sr., the candidate's father, called a news conference Monday near the USS Midway aircraft carrier in San Diego and showed a photo of Ammar Campa-Najjar with his father, a former Palestinian Authority official.

A look at competitive House races in California

California is a state where President Donald Trump is unpopular and Democrats hold a 3.7-million voter registration edge. That combination could help propel Democrats to victory in battleground congressional districts and give the party control of the U.S. House.

Rep. Duncan Hunter’s campaign denies he implied campaign rival is a radical Muslim

U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, the California Republican fighting charges of misusing campaign funds, appeared to suggest in a speech to a women's group that his election opponent is a "radical Muslim" and part of an attempt by Islamists to infiltrate the federal government. "He changed his name from Ammar Yasser Najjar to Ammar Campa-Najjar so he sounds Hispanic," Hunter said Monday night, according to audio of the event recorded by Ken Stone of the Times of San Diego.

Indicted Congressman Reverses Course, Says He Will Campaign For Re-Election

An indicted New York congressman who had announced he was withdrawing from his race has reversed course and now says he will continue to campaign for re-election and plans to serve again if he wins this November. In a campaign statement announcing the decision Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y. said, "The stakes are too high to allow the radical left to take control of this seat in Congress."

These state lawmakers are running unopposed, but still raking in campaign cash

More than 25 legislative leaders across America are raking in cash despite running unopposed, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis. These state lawmakers are running unopposed, but still raking in campaign cash More than 25 legislative leaders across America are raking in cash despite running unopposed, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis.

Indicted New York congressman calls criminal probe a shock Source: AP

Indicted Republican Rep. Chris Collins said it was "the shock of all shocks" when he learned from two federal agents that he was under criminal investigation, and he acknowledged reports that he had rejected a plea deal. In an interview airing Monday, the three-term New York lawmaker told Buffalo television station WIVB that he thought the agents came to him in April to talk about an ongoing congressional ethics probe related to his ties to a biotechnology company.

Indicted New York congressman calls criminal probe a shock

Indicted Republican Rep. Chris Collins said it was "the shock of all shocks" when he learned from two federal agents that he was under criminal investigation, and he acknowledged reports that he had rejected a plea deal. In an interview airing Monday, the three-term New York lawmaker told Buffalo television station WIVB that he thought the agents came to him in April to talk about an ongoing congressional ethics probe related to his ties to a biotechnology company.

Duncan Hunter: Evidence will trump political agendas

After two years of investigating, the Justice Department waited to file an indictment against me until right before my election, writes Rep. Duncan Hunter. Duncan Hunter: Evidence will trump political agendas After two years of investigating, the Justice Department waited to file an indictment against me until right before my election, writes Rep. Duncan Hunter.

Ben Cousins revealed to have been living with a brothel owner before his arrest

John McCain's body is given a police escort as it's taken to Phoenix from his Arizona ranch following the death of the maverick senator aged 81 after a year-long battle with brain cancer Donald Trump does NOT pay tribute to John McCain's personal achievements and only offers sympathy to his family, as its claimed the president 'will NOT be invited to the senator's funeral' John McCain dies at 81: War hero, father and presidential candidate had been fighting aggressive brain cancer since last summer - and leaves behind a proud legacy of public service 'I love you forever, my beloved father': Meghan McCain leads the tributes to her father with heartbreaking statement as Obama, the Clinton's and the Bush family offer their condolences EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SARAH PALIN ON JOHN MCCAIN - 'I'll remember the good times that's for darn sure.

Obama backs Gavin Newsom, other California Democrats – but…

Then-President Barack Obama laughs while being greeted by then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom after arriving at San Francisco International Airport in May 2010. Then-President Barack Obama laughs while being greeted by then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom after arriving at San Francisco International Airport in May 2010.

Pressure to oppose new offshore oil drilling grows on GOP Congress members in Southern California

Oil rigs off the coast of Huntington Beach, which offer a home for marine life below the surface, are seen during a new eco-tour put on by IEX Helicopters out of John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, on Thursday, June 28, 2018. The Heli-Marine Expedition takes tours above Southern California coastline to search for dolphins, whales and other sea creatures.