- Newsom's office distances governor from DOJ lawsuit vs California over trans athletes in controversial post July 9, 2025California Governor Newsom clarified he's not named in DOJ lawsuit over trans athletes in girls sports, defending the state's 2013 law on gender identity.
- Trump's immigration crackdown prompts California bishop to excuse Catholics from Sunday mass July 9, 2025San Bernardino Diocese, the sixth largest in the US, grants Catholics dispensation from mass obligation amid concerns over immigration enforcement actions.
- Crockett said she 'broke down in tears' watching Alex Padilla get forcibly removed from press conference July 9, 2025In a new interview, Rep. Jasmine Crockett said that she broke down in tears watching Sen. Alex Padilla's removal from a DHS press conference last month.
- LeBron James, Lakers relationship mired in place of uncertainty, NBA insider says July 9, 2025LeBron James has been with the Lakers for seven years. He recently exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, but could be open to exploring options outside Los Angeles.
- Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises July 9, 2025Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.
- Watchdog backs Rubio’s sanctions on UN official over ‘shameful efforts’ targeting US, Israel July 9, 2025The State Department confirmed sanctions were imposed on UN official Francesca Albanese over efforts targeting U.S. and Israeli officials through the ICC.