Karen Bass
The latest on Karen Bass. A Democrat, Bass was elected to represent California's 37th congressional district in Congress in 2011. She has served as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus during her tenure. Before Congress, Bass served in the California State Assembly.
Video of Keenan Anderson's arrest and tasering viewed 350,000 times
Anderson died after suffering a cardiac arrest after being repeatedly tasered by police in Los Angeles.
The three fatal incidents that have LAPD chief "deeply concerned"
Earlier this month two men were shot dead by police in Los Angeles, with another dying of cardiac arrest after being repeatedly stunned.
Mayor Bass Must Become a Champion of Homelessness Decriminalization
Angelenos must hold Mayor Bass accountable to fulfill her campaign promises and press her to champion homelessness decriminalization.
What will a state of emergency do for L.A.'s homelessness crisis?
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she will declare a state of emergency on homelessness on her first day in office.
Rick Caruso spent over $100m in loss to Karen Bass
The billionaire businessman conceded to Bass on Wednesday evening in the race to become mayor of Los Angeles.
Chris Pratt joins Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry in backing Caruso for LA mayor
The actor announced his support on Instagram, saying: "I don't normally support political candidates. But in this election, there's too much to lose."
Rick Caruso says Italian American heritage makes him "Latin" during debate
Caruso, the billionaire developer running to be Los Angeles mayor, made the comments while correcting a debate moderator who called him white.
Karen Bass' Chances of Beating Rick Caruso in Los Angeles
The mayoral race between the two Democrats has been tight, but a new poll suggests Bass is now the frontrunner—just one day before L.A. voters make their choice.
Why Stars Like Kim K, Snoop Dogg Love L.A. Mayor Hopeful Caruso
Kim Kardashian, Snoop Dogg and Gwyneth Paltrow are among the celebrities to have endorsed Caruso in the city's mayoral race.
Rick Caruso, Ex-Republican Backed by Elon Musk, Surges in L.A. Mayor Race
The billionaire, who became a Democrat this year, is behind Representative Karen Bass but up 14 points in the latest poll on the primary race.
Rick Caruso's Chances of Beating Karen Bass in L.A. Mayor Race
The former Republican is battling it out with the veteran congresswoman to replace Eric Garcetti as the city's next mayor.
Karen Bass Says Arbery Trial Off to a 'Bad Start' Due to Jury Makeup
"The Arbery trial is a trial of a lynching. That is exactly what happened in that case," the California Democratic congresswoman said.
Jim Clyburn Says Bipartisan Police Bill at 'Decision-Making' Point
"This is not dead yet," the Democratic House Minority Whip insisted, despite lawmakers blowing past May and June deadlines to get the police reform passed.
Dem Rep. Defends Black GOP Sen. Scott After 'Cotton to Congress' Fact Check
"The journey of his family, from cotton to Congress in one lifetime, should be celebrated," Bass wrote of Scott on Saturday,
Elizabeth Warren Has Raised the Most Money for Biden Out of VP Contenders
Progressives have urged Biden to select his former rival, as they see her as well positioned to unite the party's moderate and left-wing factions.
Picking Karen Bass as VP Could Cost Biden Cuban-American Vote
"Karen Bass is an extraordinary candidate—but not for this moment," political scientist Eduardo Gamarra told Newsweek.
Bass, Potential Biden VP Pick, Says She 'Didn't Set Out' to Be President
"My focus has been on trying to do everything I could to make our nation a more perfect union," the congresswoman from California said.
Congressman Believes a Black Female on Supreme Court Is a Priority Over VP
"The V.P. is good on style, but, on substance, give me an African American woman on the Supreme Court," House Majority Whip James Clyburn said Friday.
Karen Bass, Biden's Potential VP PIck, Responds to Scientology Video
The California congresswoman, a contender to become former Vice President Joe Biden's running mate, responded to scrutiny over her past praise of the Church of Scientology
Here's What Polls Say About Whom Biden Should Choose as His Running Mate
A photographer captured an image of Biden's notes, which included talking points about Senator Kamala Harris.
Dodd Comments About Kamala Harris Upset VP Search, as Karen Bass Rises
Democrats Monday lambasted a report that one of Joe Biden's confidantes in charge of the vetting process for the vice presidential pick was dismissive of Senator Kamala Harris, because of her tussle with the former vice president during a primary debate.
Congressional Black Caucus Chair to Trump: Don't React to John Lewis' Death
Congresswoman Karen Bass rebuffed critics calling for the president to respond to the death of the civil rights legend.
Chair of CBC Says She Does Not Think Defunding Police Is 'Appropriate'
Rep. Karen Bass said that the proposed Justice in Policing Act does speak to some of the concerns put forward by those calling for the defunding of police.
Tlaib Says Pelosi Won't End Her Impeachment Push
"That doesn't mean we're voting on it," Representative Rashida Tlaib said. "It means we're beginning the process to look at some of these alleged claims of impeachable offenses."
