San Diego City Council to review Flock, other surveillance tech sooner than expected
Last month, a majority of the council signaled support for turning off automated license plate...
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US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots
The lawsuit was part of the Trump administration’s effort to stop alleged illegal voting.
Secret Service arrests man near White House after he said he heard voices telling him to kill Trump
The suspect is a Venezuelan migrant who came to the U.S. illegally in March 2024.
Why it’s still too early to call the US Senate race in Mississippi
The estimate of outstanding votes as of 4:45 p.m. ET is now closer to 30,000.
Pope ‘proud to be an American’ after US elections, and credits God and doctors with cancer rebound
He declined to comment on the outcome of the vote.
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy discharged from the hospital after stroke
Murphy described the experience as scary for him and his family.
Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump’s White House chief of staff after GOP’s midterm defeat
She was Trump’s longest-serving chief of staff.
2 Justice Department officials resign, including US attorney who oversaw ‘grand conspiracy’ probe
They're the latest to depart in the wake of the midterm elections.
Trump’s arch is blocked for now, but a glitzy new website highlights the plans
The site showcases what it's calling the "Military Triumphal Arch."
Democratic candidates with a Christian message help flip Congress
It highlighted the religious left's strength as a counter to the evangelical right.
Latino voters swing left in midterm elections, lifting Democrats to big wins in Texas and nationwide
It's a change for a demographic that had been leaning right for nearly a decade.
San Diego declares $300M structural deficit gone, says no more budget cuts needed after three ugly years
But officials say there's no cash to restore recent cuts, bolster reserves to target levels...
New limits on federal student loans are steering many borrowers toward private lenders
The Trump administration imposed new limits on federal student loans this fall.
Republicans rammed through Supreme Court nominees. Now Democrats will have the votes to stop them
Chuck Schumer promised to block any "right-winger" nominees to the Supreme Court.
Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at 89
He came from one of the nation’s richest families and spent a half century in...
As Congress returns to Democrats, one likely casualty emerges: Trump’s District of Columbia projects
Projects range from renaming the Kennedy Center to an arch taller than Statue of Liberty.
AI data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants
A tougher regulatory environment is ahead for the industry.
Michael Smolens: Gloria recall effort — passion, political intrigue and very big hurdles
Logistics and shifting alliances create uncertainties around the push to oust the mayor.
Rubio weighs leaving administration after GOP’s midterm loss
Rubio and his advisers are going over options for his future, according to the people.
Hegseth to face impeachment vote as early as next week
Massie’s bid to impeach Hegseth is expected to get widespread Democratic support.
Iowa Democrat wins state House race despite suspending campaign in September
Eric Armstrong was elected with 55% of the vote to represent a state House district.
Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source says
Speculation comes as Hegseth faces growing scrutiny following Republicans’ midterm losses.
Trump administration sues Penn State over in-state tuition for students in the US illegally
Two dozen states once offered the tuition breaks.
Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars
Troops will also be able to carry rifles on some operations.
Trump makes the Oval Office a national monument. But future presidents can still redecorate
Trump’s proclamation signing comes two days after voters threw dozens of Republicans out of office.
In Los Angeles mayoral race, incumbent Bass concedes to progressive Raman, pledges smooth transition
The city councilmember led the incumbent mayor by more than 34,000 votes Thursday morning, up...
US escalates economic campaign against Cuba and targets China-based suppliers
Sanctions are part of larger effort by Trump to force political change in Havana.
Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a ‘right-winger’ on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows
He said Democrats are “not going to allow any crappy nominees” for Supreme Court.
Democrats’ victory was clear. The party’s future is not
Potential presidential contenders are already outlining competing visions for the party.
Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms and came up short
Amount roughly equivalent to someone making $100,000 salary saving every penny for 4,400 years.
What races the AP has not yet called in contests for Senate and governor
Contests in Alaska, Kansas and Mississippi have narrow margins with votes still outstanding.
Harmeet Dhillon exits after radical overhaul of Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division
She spearheaded sweeping investigations into elite universities.
Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war
Deportations to Iran are rare due to diplomatic and safety concerns.
‘JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection in his victory speech
In his victory speech, he referred to Vice President JD Vance as “habibi.”
Trump meets with top Putin envoy at the White House — but not visiting Ukrainian officials
Kirill Dmitriev thanked Trump for her “distinguished humanitarian role.”
Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories
Black Democrats had victories across the South — including the governor's race in Georgia.
‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans
El-Sayed's victory is seen as a rejection of anti-Muslim rhetoric.
After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle
Despite political fallout, stood behind his decision to starr the conflict.
Republicans were punished in the midterms for Trump’s economic policies, The AP Voter Poll shows
Most voters said Trump’s policies smothered growth and drove costs even higher.
The ‘long process’ of getting the nuclear waste out of San Onofre shows signs of life
Rep. Mike Levin expresses guarded optimism after progress is made on a pair of nuclear...
Federal judge orders 14-day delay on any work beginning on Trump’s monumental arch
The judge ordered the government to provide status report to ensure they are complying.
Court weighs Trump’s appeal in the Stormy Daniels hush money case
The trial involved $130,000 that Stormy Daniels got from Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen.
After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump’s ‘tentacles of corruption’
Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans.
Assembly race between Davies, Farias one of state’s closest; Elliott leads Senate District 40
A little more than 1,000 votes separated Laurie Davies and Sergio Farias in the race...
‘We have a lot of leverage’: What San Diego’s members of Congress want to accomplish with their party’s new majority
"Voters do think the Democrats are going to have a better opportunity to lower the...
Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate, governor’s races. Both could go to ranked tabulations
Alaska accepts ballots from overseas voters for up to 15 days after the election.
Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million to settle federal claims it discriminated against white workers
Lockheed Martin will pay $7.5 million to more than 1,000 affected employees.
La Mesa mayor and city treasurer races both too close to call
Patricia Dillard was narrowly leading in mayoral race, while Emmett Stewart pulled ahead for treasurer...
Two San Marcos races have paper-thin margins
The latest update shows just 36 votes separating mayoral candidates, only eight votes for District...
Billionaire Leon Black sues U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia for defamation over Epstein comments
The court filing Wednesday demands a jury trial and monetary damages.
Democrats’ election rout is poised to dramatically reorder federal health policy
Democrats want to be the party prioritizing lower healthcare costs for the 2028 presidential election.
FACT FOCUS: False claims of rigged elections are limited as midterm vote heavily favors Democrats
Like the president, his followers have always been quick to brand a losing election rigged.
City closes affordable housing loophole in Midway Rising deal
Sports arena property can't be a receiver site for other projects' low-income units without city's...
Backlash against City Hall helped two outsiders win San Diego council seats, but it wasn’t enough for reformer Bailey
Significant flux is coming to council, with three new members next month and a fourth...
El-Sayed says Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks
He will become the nation’s first Muslim senator.
The 2028 election season begins as both parties navigate midterm fallout
Presidential prospects in both parties jockeyed for position on Wednesday.
Mississippi election results: Hyde-Smith, Colom separated by only 43 votes. Now what?
Mississippi has provided, arguably, the surprise of Election Day.
Vance tries to distance himself from Iran war after GOP’s deep losses in midterm elections
Vance is widely expected to consider a 2028 run for president.
Which Senate, governors races are still uncalled by The Associated Press
Just a handful of races for Senate and governor have not yet been called.
Trump talks about the White House ballroom project, not the midterms, in extended public comments
Trump took no questions in his first public comments since the midterms.
Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House
The party took full control in Minnesota, Nevada and Wisconsin.
Speaker Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader after party’s midterm losses
It sets up a fierce internal party battle for his replacement.
Democratic sweep of Congress ushers in a new era as Trump acknowledges impact of the Iran war
Democratic majorities will be padded by unusually wide margins.
World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election rout
Many are hoping for a less combative U.S. foreign policy.
Iran’s leaders say midterm results show US voters have rejected Trump’s war
The region remains on edge over possible renewed U.S. military operations against Iran.
Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge. It didn’t work
The Republican redistricting plan fell flat in Alabama, Florida and Texas.
Analysis: Trump has defied political consequences for years. The midterms changed that
This time, he couldn't make the sale and voters forcefully rejected him.
Young voters led a sharp shift toward Democrats in the 2026 midterms, The AP Voter Poll finds
The survey of more than 100,000 voters in all 50 states showed young voters swung...
Democrats won back support from five key groups that shifted toward Trump in 2024, The AP Voter Poll finds
The survey of more than 100,000 voters in all 50 states showed young voters swung...
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House
Jeffries faces a vote of his colleagues when the new Congress convenes Jan. 3.
Democrat David Crowley defeats Trump loyalist to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor
He will replace Gov. Tony Evers, who decided to retire instead of seeking a third...
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
She became the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years.
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
She became the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years.
How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter Poll
The poll also contains a serious note of caution for Democrats.
Democrats deliver a stunning rout in Texas to retake power for the first time in decades
Democrats flipped a U.S. Senate seat and retook the governor's mansion.
Nevada Democrat Aaron Ford defeats Republican Joe Lombardo to become state’s first Black governor
Ford has served as the state’s top prosecutor since 2019.
5 things to know the day after Election Day in San Diego County
San Diego County went to sleep Tuesday night with knowledge of some early results in...
Midterm elections crack open political map, putting conservative states back in play
Now the question is whether the results represent a durable shift or a fluke.
2026 Election Results: Measure C leading in Solana Beach
Solana Beach voters are on track to approve Measure C, a 1% increase to the...
2026 Election Results: Two newcomers lead Del Mar City Council race
Del Mar Planning Commissioners Meghan Spieker and Jas Grewal are leading the four-candidate race for...
2026 Election Results: Newcomers lead races for Encinitas mayor and two council seats
Rimga Viskanta, a trustee for the San Dieguito Union High School District, opened a slim...
Justice Department has sent target letters in Alaska Senate criminal probe. Here’s what that means
The criminal investigation has been quietly unfolding for months.
Sherrod Brown flips Senate seat in Ohio for Democrats by ousting Sen. Jon Husted
Brown’s victory caps a remarkable turnaround for the longtime Democrat.
2026 Election Results: Incumbents lead in Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe school board races
North County San Diego residents had a chance to vote for local school board races...
In photos: Midterm election night unfolds with big wins and tough losses
Across the U.S., candidates and supporters celebrated victories and faced disappointments.
Democrat Rob Sand wins election to be Iowa’s next governor, flipping the seat
Sand, who is currently state auditor, has been the only Democrat serving in statewide office.
California voters reject Prop. 39 voter ID measure
California’s Proposition 39, which would add identification requirements for in-person and mail voting, trailed in...
Election 2026: Live election results in San Diego County
Voters in San Diego County weighed in on several key races in voting that ended...
2026 Election Results: Poway voters choose mayor, fill two council seats
The mayor's contest was a three-way race.
2026 Election Results: Ramona fills planning board seats, votes on Measure P
Measure P had an early approval lead.
2026 Election Results: Elliott leads Bruce-Lane for state Senate; incumbents dominate other races
Democrat Mara Elliott held an early lead over Republican Kristie Bruce-Lane for state Senate District...
Election results: California voters approve Prop. 1 housing bond, Prop. 37 homebuyer loans
California’s $11.25 billion housing bond led in preliminary returns, while a separate measure financing up...
2026 Election Results: San Diego County sales tax narrowly leads in early returns
Measure B would raise the countywide sales tax rate by half a cent to fund...
2026 Election Results: Barrera leads Shaw for State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Longtime San Diego Unified School District board member ahead in early returns
2026 Election Results: Imperial Beach mayor ahead of challengers
McKay is seeking his first full term as mayor while South Bay Union School District...
2026 Election Results: Incumbent Wells leading in El Cajon mayoral race; Kaye ahead for District 1 council seat
Preliminary results show incumbent Bill Wells leading in mayoral race, while Chuck Kaye was ahead...
Election results: California’s Proposition 40 billionaire tax trailing
Opponents of Proposition 40 have spent $316 million trying to fight the tax.
California voters reject Prop. 45’s environmental review overhaul
Chamber of Commerce said measure would lower housing costs; environmental groups said it went too...
2026 Election Results: Seth Smith and Johnson lead in race for two full-term Lemon Grove council seats
Seth Smith and Krystle Johnson were leading in the race for two full-term council seats,...