State bill would compensate victims of police brutality

The concept behind Assembly Bill 767 had already moved through the Assembly this legislative year.

Playing electoral defense, Trump to promote recovery in Ohio

As Trump greeted supporters upon his arrival in Cleveland, he lashed out at Democratic challenger Joe Biden, saying the stock market's rebound from its March lows would be erased if Biden won in November.

Bay Area counties raising awareness about mail-in voting

Ballots should be sent out on Oct. 5, 2020. Polling sites will still open on Nov. 3, but Bay Area counties are urging people to vote early.

TikTok announces new rules to curb misinformation ahead of 2020 election

The Chinese-owned video platform announced new steps to combat misinformation and foreign interference ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Trump sues Nevada over mail-in voting, one day after encouraging Floridians to vote by mail

In an abrupt reversal, President Donald Trump is encouraging voters in the critical swing state of Florida to vote by mail after months of criticizing the practice — and while his campaign and the GOP challenge Nevada over its new vote-by-mail law.

Trump claims election result could take 'two months' because of mail-in voting

“We went through World War I, you went to the polls, you voted. We went through World War II, you went to the polls, you voted. And now because of the China virus, we're supposed to stay home, send millions of ballots all over the country, millions and millions," Trump said during an interview with Axios journalist Jonathan Swan.

Leading Democratic VP contender Bass defends stance on Cuba

Bass, who represents California in Congress, said she was unaware of the phrase's political significance in Florida when she issued the 2016 statement, which called Castro's death a “great loss to the people of Cuba.”

Bay Area professor analyzes Biden's VP options

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is now expected to announce his running mate around August 10, a week before the the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Joe Biden's search for a running mate enters final stretch

Joe Biden is nearing a final decision on his running mate and is expected to announce his pick the week of Aug. 10.

House Democrats subpoena Pompeo for documents on Biden's son

The subpoena demands all of the records that the department has turned over to Republican-led Senate committees that are investigating Hunter Biden's work for a gas company in Ukraine while his father was vice president.