Democrats go all-out to avoid disaster in California House races

National Democrats, confronting political chaos across Southern California, are pouring millions of dollars into congressional races to avert a self-inflicted disaster that could undermine their chances at taking control of the House. After months of optimism that the state's June 5 primary would position them to pick off seven Republican-held districts in November - a substantial down payment on reclaiming the House - Democrats are now trying to ensure that they do not hurt themselves because of their unusually crowded slates of candidates.

Former Boyzone star at the heart of twisted murder case gives chilling insight

Back to reality! Meghan's mom Doria takes dogs for walk in L.A. one week after attending her daughter's royal wedding 'I am devastated that 80 years is at risk of being undermined': Morgan Freeman speaks out AGAIN to defend his creepy comments towards women as 'misplaced humor' How celebrities REALLY get their post-baby bodies back in shape: FEMAIL reveals the latest diets and cosmetic procedures stars rely on to maintain their yummy mummy status Irish PM hails 'momentous day' and vows to overturn abortion ban by end of the year after more than two thirds of country vote to liberalize strict laws FBI says Russian hackers may be collecting your personal data after hacking 'hundreds of thousands' of home routers and devices 'Good news': Trump celebrates the release of Utah missionary jailed on weapons charges in Venezuela for two years as he and his ecstatic family prepare for evening trip ... (more)

Amid anti-immigrant sentiment, some Spanish speakers wary

Mucarsel, 62, of Southern California finds herself reverting to English when she attends a baseball game or goes to... . This undated photo shows Phoenix resident Diana Olivera, a pediatric nurse at a hospital emergency room, who has spoken Spanish in public places all of her life.

More LGBT issues loom as justices near wedding cake decision

A flood of lawsuits over LGBT rights is making its way through the courts and will continue, no matter the outcome in the... . In this May 6, 2018 photo, Democratic congressional candidate Lisa Brown, center, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., greets walkers at the Lilac Bloomsday Run in Spokane, Wash.

Father, son plead guilty to fraud involving secretive sect

He and his son, who belong to a secretive evangelical church in North Carolina called Word of Faith Fellowship Church, pleaded guilty t... . FILE - This 2016 image from video shows the entrance to the Word of Faith Fellowship church in Spindale, N.C. A father and son who belong to the secretive evangelical church in North Carolina pleaded guilty Friday, May 25, 2018, ... .

American jailed in Venezuela for 2 years to return home to US

A group of Venezuelan political police officers, SEBIN, with their faces covered stand on guard at the main door of SEBIN headquarters in Caracas, Venezuela, May 16, 2018. American Joshua Holt, who has been jailed in Venezuela without a trial for two years, has been released, officials said today.

New push to defend N.J.’s big military base from any efforts to shut it down

Deliveries of new refueling tankers to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst would proceed as planned and the base itself would be protected from any efforts to close military facilities under legislation that passed the House Thursday. The annual National Defense Authorization Act , which sets Congress' defense priorities for the 12 months beginning Oct. 1, passed, 351-66, in the final House vote before the week-long Memorial Day recess.

Senator, Trump say Utah man released from Venezuela jail

An American held in Venezuela for nearly two years on weapons charges has been released and is on his way home, with a pit stop at the White House. President Trump hailed the release on Twitter Saturday morning, saying Utah resident Josh Holt would land in Washington around 7 p.m. and be reunited with his family.

She’s a Dem. He’s GOP. Both think NFL blew it with #TakeAKnee, tire of Trump-Russia probe

Can Americans still have a sensible and friendly political discussion across the partisan divide? The answer is yes, and we intend to prove it. Julie Roginsky, a Democrat, and Mike DuHaime, a Republican, are consultants who have worked on opposite teams for their entire careers yet have remained friends throughout.

Family grateful for Utah man’s ‘miracle’ Venezuela release

In this photo released by the Miraflores Presidential Press Office, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, left, shakes hands with Republican Senator Bob Corker during a meeting at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday May 25, 2018. The Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro two days after the embattled socialist leader kicked out the top U.S. diplomat in the country.

Republican leader: ‘For all practical purposes’ there’s no…

John Cornyn Schumer: Congress must stop reported ZTE deal 'in its tracks' Hillicon Valley: Experts worry North Korea will retaliate with hacks over summit said on Saturday that he doesn't see a difference between an FBI informant and a spy in relation to recent revelations that the FBI used an informant to investigate the Trump presidential campaign. In an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt , Cornyn said that there is no difference between a "confidential informant" and a spy.

Family grateful for Utah man’s ‘miracle’ Venezuela release – Sat, 26 May 2018 PST

A Utah man jailed in Venezuela on weapons charges nearly two years ago was released Saturday after U.S. officials and his family pressed for his freedom from the South American country. "We are grateful to all who participated in this miracle," Joshua Holt's family said in a statement.

Clapper: ‘Obama Had No Knowledge’ Of FBI Informant In The Trump Campaign

James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence, said Friday that former President Barack Obama had "no knowledge" of an FBI informant in the Trump campaign during the 2016 presidential election. "I am sure President Obama had no knowledge whatsoever of an informant," Clapper said, adding that the FBI has many informants who play various roles within the department "who provide very valuable information and do so in a legitimate way."

22 states ban housing discrimination against gays, rights groups say

Orange County Congressman Dana Rohrabacher ignited a firestorm when he said this month Congress shouldn't extend fair housing protections to gays and lesbians. Currently, it's illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in Rohrabacher's home state as well as in such states as Colorado, Iowa, New Mexico and Utah, the sites say.

Lindsey Graham, John McCain and the bogus vodka shots contest

U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says the vodka shots story as embellished by U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., isn't true. File/Mic Smith/AP U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says the vodka shots story as embellished by U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., isn't true.

We’ve studied the WaterFix protect for years. It’s time to build it, not sue over it

The confluence of the American River, left, and the Sacramento River, northeast of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. To the editor: I agree with Jacques Leslie - the language in my bill is indeed intended to blow up the roadblocks built by radical environmentalists who desperately want to kill a project that will provide a clean, reliable water supply for 25 million Californians.