Steve Garvey, a former Major League Baseball MVP and All-Star, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in California. He is running as a Republican in a heavily Democratic state, and believes fresh voices and new ideas are needed to address the issues facing California. He launched his campaign with a video featuring baseball imagery and alluding to problems facing the state, and the primary election is scheduled for June 5, 2022.
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Kevin McCarthy, former House Speaker, denied reports on Friday that he is considering resigning from Congress before his term ends in 2025. Reports of his potential resignation followed Rep. Matt Gaetz's "motion to vacate" resolution passing earlier this week, which was seen as a rebuke of McCarthy's leadership. McCarthy said he plans to “help the people I got here, and we're going to expand it further” in the 2024 elections and denied that he is resigning.
Dick Butkus, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker and NFL Hall of Famer, passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight in Malibu, California. He was a first-round pick by the Bears in the 1965 NFL Draft and played for them from 1965 until 1973. The Butkus family is gathering with Dick's wife Helen and appreciates the prayers and support of the public.
Hundreds of people gathered in San Francisco on Thursday to honor the late Senator Dianne Feinstein at a private memorial service held on the steps of City Hall. Security was high as invited attendees passed through a screening before taking their seats, and President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senate Majority Leader Schumer, and former House Speaker Pelosi were in attendance. Feinstein, who was the longest-serving female senator and the longest-serving California senator, was remembered for her remarkable political career and the many accomplishments she achieved during her time in office.
The Powerball lottery has reached a historic milestone, with the estimated jackpot for Saturday night's drawing reaching an estimated $1.4 billion. This marks the first time in Powerball history that two back-to-back jackpots have reached the billion-dollar mark, and is the biggest jackpot in both Powerball and U.S. lottery history. There haven't been any Powerball grand prize winners since a single ticket sold in Los Angeles claimed a $1.08 billion pot of gold on July 19, leading to the estimated jackpot for Saturday night's drawing reaching an estimated $1.4 billion. Dreams are just that for ticket holders hoping to win the $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot, but with the jackpot reaching a historic milestone, the next winner could be just around the corner.
On Wednesday, more than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers across five states and Washington, D.C. went on strike, the largest health care worker walkout in U.S. history. The workers are protesting staffing shortages that they say have reached crisis levels, and are asking for improved wages, increased staffing levels, and better job security. The strike is expected to last five days, and Kaiser Permanente has said that patient care will not be affected.
The House of Representatives voted 216 to 210 to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House Speaker, the first time a Speaker has been ousted through a vote of the full House in the middle of a congressional term. This comes after McCarthy reached an 11th-hour deal to avert a government shutdown with the help of House Democrats, but a faction of his own party forced his ouster. It is unclear who will take his place as House Speaker, and the vote is a reminder of the deep divisions within the Republican Party.
Laphonza Butler Sworn In as 12th Black Senator in U.S. History, Third Black Woman to Serve in Senate
Laphonza Butler Sworn In as 12th Black Senator in U.S. History, Third Black Woman to Serve in Senate
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in Laphonza Butler as the newest U.S. Senator from California, making her the first Black, openly LGBTQ+ woman to serve in either chamber of Congress. Butler was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to finish out the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's term, and her swearing-in ceremony was met with applause. Her appointment marks a historic moment for the U.S. Senate and a testament to the progress made in the fight for equality and representation.