Politics
Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests
There's the prospect that his second administration could face many of the same perils as his first, when there were influence-peddling scandals.
San Diego will soon charge homeowners for trash pickup. Prepare for a bigger tax bill — and more options.
The city expects to save roughly $80 million a year it now spends on trash pickup, so it's eager to start collecting fees soon.
Crack down on spurs? More veterinarians? Short of banning rodeos, San Diego weighs how to keep animals safe
The long-awaited discussion follows nearly a year of debate that has put animal-rights advocates and local tribes and cultural groups at odds.
Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted
Trump Jr. said father's unconventional choices for Cabinet are disruptors that voters demand.
Michael Smolens: Trump dismisses climate change, but then there’s Elon Musk
Reports point to continued signs of global warming peril from higher temperatures to increasing fossil fuel emissions.
More voters, lower turnout, deeper divides: What the numbers say about San Diego County’s political preferences
Ballots are still being counted, but voter registration and turnout data offer clues to help explain election outcomes. Here's what our analysis found.
‘He showed us a preview’: San Diego LGBTQ+ community mourns, mobilizes ahead of another Trump presidency
Trump has pledged to roll back key protections for transgender people and made rhetoric against the community a key driver of his campaign.
Incumbent Oceanside mayor leads challenger for first time with new results
Sanchez goes 31 votes ahead of Keim with latest election numbersn
Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary
The White House press secretary typically serves as the public face of the administration and historically has held daily briefings for the press corps.
Here’s how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation’s top health agencies
The Department of Health and Human Services' reach is massive.
Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators
Ethics reports have previously been released after a member’s resignation, though it is extremely rare.
Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy
Burgum, in his new role, will oversee a panel that crosses all executive branch agencies involved in energy permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation and transportation.
Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’
Pete Hegseth has a tattoo that is associated with white supremacist groups, a fellow Guard member reported.
5 takeaways from Trump’s big moves: Meeting with Biden, picking Gaetz for AG
President-elect Donald Trump is sending a clear message with his lightning round of political appointments: he knows who his friends are.
Calls mount for House ethics panel to release Gaetz report
Committee’s investigation reportedly explores allegations of sexual misconduct, including with an underage girl in Florida.
Republican election sweep emboldens Trump’s tax cut dreams
The incoming Republican majorities in the House and Senate mean Trump can enact a tax bill without making concessions to Democrats.
Lower taxes, higher tariffs: What Trump’s tax plans mean for you
Taxes may not be the first thing on your mind following the presidential election, but there’s no doubt that tax policy will play a key role in the year ahead.
As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State
Trump’s nominations of Florida politicos are triggering a cascade of political maneuvering that’s upending the state’s electoral landscape in 2026 and beyond.