LA City Council reacts to Nithya Raman’s mayoral win
Following Mayor Karen Bass’s concession, Los Angeles City Council members are weighing in on Mayor-Elect Nithya Raman’s victory as city leaders look ahead to the transition.
Following Mayor Karen Bass’s concession, Los Angeles City Council members are weighing in on Mayor-Elect Nithya Raman’s victory as city leaders look ahead to the transition.
Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff?
President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller, one of his longest-serving advisers and a leading architect of his immigration policies, will become White House chief of staff.
President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller, one of his longest-serving advisers and a leading architect of his immigration policies, will become White House chief of staff.
Susie Wiles, first female White House chief of staff, to leave role
Susie Wiles, 69, the GOP insider who made history when President Donald Trump appointed her in 2024 as the first female White House chief of staff, is being reassigned to a different role, President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social.
Susie Wiles, 69, the GOP insider who made history when President Donald Trump appointed her in 2024 as the first female White House chief of staff, is being reassigned to a different role, President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social.
LA voters react to Nithya Raman’s mayoral victory, call for action on homelessness and public safety
Some Los Angeles voters say they are optimistic following Nithya Raman's mayoral win over Karen Bass, but they expect quick action on homelessness, public safety, and infrastructure repairs.
Some Los Angeles voters say they are optimistic following Nithya Raman's mayoral win over Karen Bass, but they expect quick action on homelessness, public safety, and infrastructure repairs.
LA reacts after Raman ousts Bass in LA mayoral race
Los Angeles residents continued to share their thoughts after a shake-up at City Hall.
Los Angeles residents continued to share their thoughts after a shake-up at City Hall.
What's next for LA under Nithya Raman's leadership?
Speaking at her Election Night gathering in Griffith Park, Nithya Raman declared that voters chose change over City Hall’s long-standing status quo. The remarks come as more than 700,000 ballots remain uncounted across Los Angeles County.
Speaking at her Election Night gathering in Griffith Park, Nithya Raman declared that voters chose change over City Hall’s long-standing status quo. The remarks come as more than 700,000 ballots remain uncounted across Los Angeles County.
LA mayor-elect Raman addresses Latino voters
Raman is widely expected to continue extending her lead since her main support base -- younger, progressive voters -- tend to cast their ballots later in the election cycle, and those are the ballots now being tallied by the county.
Raman is widely expected to continue extending her lead since her main support base -- younger, progressive voters -- tend to cast their ballots later in the election cycle, and those are the ballots now being tallied by the county.
Raman makes first public appearance as mayor-elect
Raman made brief remarks to reporters late Thursday afternoon before joining supporters at a private party at the Original Farmers Market to celebrate her victory.
Raman made brief remarks to reporters late Thursday afternoon before joining supporters at a private party at the Original Farmers Market to celebrate her victory.
LA leaders react to Raman's win in mayoral race
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath reacted to Nithya Raman becoming the next mayor of LA.
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath reacted to Nithya Raman becoming the next mayor of LA.
Gov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.
Raman delivers victory speech in LA mayor race
Raman is widely expected to continue extending her lead since her main support base -- younger, progressive voters -- tend to cast their ballots later in the election cycle, and those are the ballots now being tallied by the county. "Los Angeles, I'm deeply honored to be your next mayor," Raman said in a video statement. "Thank you to the thousands of people who knocked on doors, sent texts, made phone calls, convinced their neighbors to believe in the promise of this big, beautiful, joyful city that we get to call home. "I also wanted to pay tribute to Mayor Karen Bass, someone who has given decades of her life to making this city what it is today. To every voter out there who voted for Mayor Bass or who chose not to vote in this election at all, please know this: I am going to City Hall to work every single day to earn your trust, and to earn your trust in this city again. "I love this city, and I love its people, and I cannot wait to get started on building a better future together with all of you. Thank you so much, Los Angeles," Raman concluded in her video statement.
Raman is widely expected to continue extending her lead since her main support base -- younger, progressive voters -- tend to cast their ballots later in the election cycle, and those are the ballots now being tallied by the county. "Los Angeles, I'm deeply honored to be your next mayor," Raman said in a video statement. "Thank you to the thousands of people who knocked on doors, sent texts, made phone calls, convinced their neighbors to believe in the promise of this big, beautiful, joyful city that we get to call home. "I also wanted to pay tribute to Mayor Karen Bass, someone who has given decades of her life to making this city what it is today. To every voter out there who voted for Mayor Bass or who chose not to vote in this election at all, please know this: I am going to City Hall to work every single day to earn your trust, and to earn your trust in this city again. "I love this city, and I love its people, and I cannot wait to get started on building a better future together with all of you. Thank you so much, Los Angeles," Raman concluded in her video statement.
Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Nithya Raman projected winner of LA mayor's race
Karen Bass conceded in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Thursday, making Nithya Raman the projected winner.
Karen Bass conceded in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Thursday, making Nithya Raman the projected winner.
GOP blame game begins as Dems take control of Congress
Following a historic Democratic blue wave in the 2026 midterms, Republicans face a brutal reckoning in Washington—igniting a fierce internal blame game as Democrats prepare to take control.
Following a historic Democratic blue wave in the 2026 midterms, Republicans face a brutal reckoning in Washington—igniting a fierce internal blame game as Democrats prepare to take control.
Race to Watch: Inglewood mayor
The battle for Inglewood mayor appears bound for a runoff as latest vote counts show challenger Gloria Gray leading incumbent James Butts.
The battle for Inglewood mayor appears bound for a runoff as latest vote counts show challenger Gloria Gray leading incumbent James Butts.
LA mayor's race: Raman widens lead over Bass
The race for Los Angeles mayor remains tight and uncalled as ballot counting continues. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman holds an expanding lead over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, securing 51.67% (405,193 votes) to Bass’s 48.33% (379,069 votes) according to the latest figures from the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder. With an estimated 842,000 ballots still left to tally across the county, watch to see where the race stands and what comes next.
The race for Los Angeles mayor remains tight and uncalled as ballot counting continues. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman holds an expanding lead over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, securing 51.67% (405,193 votes) to Bass’s 48.33% (379,069 votes) according to the latest figures from the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder. With an estimated 842,000 ballots still left to tally across the county, watch to see where the race stands and what comes next.
Alaska Senate race still undecided — Final results could take weeks
Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.
Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.
Midterm elections deliver historic firsts for minority leaders
The midterm elections delivered more than just sweeping party victories—they ushered in a landmark wave of historic firsts for minority candidates rising to top leadership positions across the country. Take a look at the groundbreaking wins that made history on election night.
The midterm elections delivered more than just sweeping party victories—they ushered in a landmark wave of historic firsts for minority candidates rising to top leadership positions across the country. Take a look at the groundbreaking wins that made history on election night.
GOP blame election loss on Iran war
Democrats pulled off a massive sweep on election night, flipping more than two dozen House seats and at least seven Senate spots to capture majorities in both chambers. Vice President JD Vance is pushing back on the outcome, pointing to the ongoing war in Iran as the primary driver behind the GOP’s losses.
Democrats pulled off a massive sweep on election night, flipping more than two dozen House seats and at least seven Senate spots to capture majorities in both chambers. Vice President JD Vance is pushing back on the outcome, pointing to the ongoing war in Iran as the primary driver behind the GOP’s losses.
Incoming House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia warns Trump team: "Lawyer up"
California Congressman Robert Garcia is now set to lead the House Oversight committee after Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress. He's now warning the Trump administration to “lawyer up”.
California Congressman Robert Garcia is now set to lead the House Oversight committee after Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress. He's now warning the Trump administration to “lawyer up”.