UbstandardPolitics
The president made vague, evidence-free claims about polls and voting "dumps" on Truth Social, days after Democrats retook both chambers of Congress.
UbstandardPolitics
Rep. Thomas Massie revived his push to impeach Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, hoping to force Trump to replace him before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
HeraldextraPolitics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he’s eager to litigate the policy choices that he and President Donald Trump have made in Iran and Venezuela. “If you want to take issue with what we did in Epic Fury or Rough Rider or nabbing Nicolás Maduro, you’re […]
HeraldextraPolitics
The process of impeachment often arises in discussions around congressional action against a sitting president. But how does it work for other U.S. government officials? What does the Constitution say about impeaching Cabinet secretaries? The same provision that allows Congress to impeach a president — Article II, Section 4 — also gives it the authority […]
ElkodailyPolitics
President Donald Trump wasn’t on the ballot last week, but he asked voters to pretend that he was. And they did.
Times StandardPolitics
More than 100 newly elected members of Congress are arriving in Washington this week for the start of freshmen orientation. There's a crush of new Democrats and the slim new class of freshmen Republicans. Many are bringing a new sense of urgency after the Democratic party's sweep of the midterm elections.
Times StandardPolitics
The Mile Post 18 Fire burned around 7,600 acres in eastern Humboldt County and damaged state Route 96 around Hoopa.
Times StandardPolitics
Humboldt County Sheriff condemns Governor Newsom's plan to commute 548 death sentence in California to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
DailydemocratPolitics
The most fundamental — and arguably most important — duty of a California governor is managing the state budget.
TahoedailytribunePolitics
Washoe County electric and hybrid vehicle drivers who’ve avoided pain at the gas pumps could soon feel the squeeze on their wallets in a different way. An advisory question on Washoe County ballots asking if...
RavallirepublicPolitics
Neighborhood leaders said the district is needed to help address roughly $5 million in water infrastructure needs.
RavallirepublicPolitics
Joseph Beaudet has covered crime, courts and local government for The Montana Standard since August 2026 after reporting on government and politics for three and a half years in Wyoming.