David Lightman is McClatchy’s chief congressional correspondent. He’s been writing, editing and teaching for nearly 50 years, ...

“David Valadao is so out of touch with the Central Valley that he has chosen fealty to Donald Trump and his D.C. Party Bosses over hardworking California families. Valadao will come to regret ...

While Nancy Pelosi described President Donald Trump's remarks as a "manifesto of mistruths," Rep. Darrell Issa said Trump ...

California’s Central Valley will once again be at the center of the House battleground map in 2026. Democratic Rep. Adam Gray ...

All nine GOP members of California’s congressional delegation supported a Republican budget that shrinks Medicaid spending by ...

President Donald Trump delivered his joint congressional address Tuesday to a divided audience. Democrats stayed seated and, at times, waved signs protesting the president’s statements, while ...

The Medicaid insurance program, called Medi-Cal in California, is jointly funded by states and the federal government.

David Valadao’s 22nd District ... Primary care physicians, clinics, and nursing homes across California could also be affected. Reductions in funding could limit home care services, forcing ...

Advocates speak out against proposed Medicaid cuts by US House Republicans, as the program provides vulnerable individuals, including those with disabilities and low incomes, with crucial support.

Other California lawmakers included Reps. Doug LaMalfa, Tom McClintock, Ken Calvert, Vince Fong, Darrell Issa, Kevin Kiley, Young Kim, Jay Obernolte and David Valadao. They are all Republicans.