While California remains a major force in Democratic politics nationally, it's also a major target for criticism by President Trump and Republicans.

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 12 - California sued the Trump administration late on Friday for withholding more than $33 million in federal funding after the U.S. Transportation Department said the state failed to comply with rules requiring English proficiency for truck drivers.

A former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a former chief medical officer of the agency will advise the state on public health issues.

Trump retains power over the California National Guard but may not deploy troops in Los Angeles for now, appeals panel rules.

The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California.

Trump administration creates militarized zone covering 760 acres along California-Mexico border under Navy control for enhanced border security operations.

Judge Dale Drozd has rejected a bid by the DOJ to throw out a lawsuit challenging more than $4 billion in federal grant cuts.