Speaker McCarthy removes Schiff and Swalwell from intelligence committee
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy removes Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from serving on House intelligence committee. The Speaker says the decision was not based on political payback.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy removes Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from serving on House intelligence committee. The Speaker says the decision was not based on political payback.
Monterey Bay locals come out to see President Biden during flood damage tour
It was a patriotic scene on a picturesque Monterey Bay day. A woman displayed an American flag on Cliff Drive, overlooking Capitola, ahead of a presidential visit.
It was a patriotic scene on a picturesque Monterey Bay day. A woman displayed an American flag on Cliff Drive, overlooking Capitola, ahead of a presidential visit.
The Issue Is: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter
This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.
This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.
Rep. Swalwell tours East Bay storm damage, calls for more federal assistance
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) took a closer look at some of the damage recent storms caused in his East Bay district. A portion of A Street, a major thoroughfare that connects Hayward and Castro Valley, was washed away by the rain and surging in San Lorenzo Creek.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) took a closer look at some of the damage recent storms caused in his East Bay district. A portion of A Street, a major thoroughfare that connects Hayward and Castro Valley, was washed away by the rain and surging in San Lorenzo Creek.
McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote
Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions that boiled over after a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority's ability to govern.
Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions that boiled over after a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority's ability to govern.
Jan. 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
Southwest Airlines chaos: Police threaten to arrest stranded passengers waiting to rebook canceled flights
Another 2,500 flights are being pulled from arrival and departure boards Wednesday and more are expected throughout the day.
Another 2,500 flights are being pulled from arrival and departure boards Wednesday and more are expected throughout the day.
US House passes equal pay bill in latest women's soccer win
The House has passed a bill that ensures equal compensation for U.S. women competing in international events, a piece of legislation that came out of the U.S. women's soccer team's long battle to be paid as much as the men.
The House has passed a bill that ensures equal compensation for U.S. women competing in international events, a piece of legislation that came out of the U.S. women's soccer team's long battle to be paid as much as the men.
Judge: Paul Pelosi attacker will stand trial over state charges
David DePape, the man accused of physically attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, is headed to trial.
David DePape, the man accused of physically attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, is headed to trial.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic Party, registers as independent
Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.
Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.
Bay Area reacts to bipartisan support for same-sex marriage 'Respect for Marriage Act' protections
Landmark legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights is expected to be signed by President Biden after the House joined the Senate in passing the Respect for Marriage Act with bipartisan support.
Landmark legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights is expected to be signed by President Biden after the House joined the Senate in passing the Respect for Marriage Act with bipartisan support.
GOP’s Duarte takes California Central Valley US House seat
Republican John Duarte defeated Democrat Adam Gray on Friday in a new California U.S. House district in the Central Valley farm belt that produced the closest congressional contest in the state this year.
Republican John Duarte defeated Democrat Adam Gray on Friday in a new California U.S. House district in the Central Valley farm belt that produced the closest congressional contest in the state this year.
Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.
Kevin McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker amid party factions
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters urges patience as ballots are counted
Mail-in ballots have to be physically taken out of the envelope by someone and then each ballot has to be checked for signatures and errors before being submitted to the counting machine.
Mail-in ballots have to be physically taken out of the envelope by someone and then each ballot has to be checked for signatures and errors before being submitted to the counting machine.
Pelosi makes first public remarks since husband’s assault
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in her first public appearance since the brutal attack on her husband, rallied grassroots activists Friday, saying the midterm elections for control of Congress are a fight for democracy and “very winnable.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in her first public appearance since the brutal attack on her husband, rallied grassroots activists Friday, saying the midterm elections for control of Congress are a fight for democracy and “very winnable.”
Biden urges voters to save American democracy from lies and violence
Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.
Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.
San Jose mayor attends White House ceremony; stumps for more federal funding
San Jose mayor attends White House ceremony; stumps for more federal funding
San Jose mayor attends White House ceremony; stumps for more federal funding
Rep. Tom McClintock's wife dies after taking herbal remedy: report
The wife of a congressman from the Sacramento area died reportedly after ingesting an herbal supplement that is marketed for controlling diabetes and helping with weight loss.
The wife of a congressman from the Sacramento area died reportedly after ingesting an herbal supplement that is marketed for controlling diabetes and helping with weight loss.
Former president Trump calls for 'immediate' release of Mar-a-Lago warrant
Attorney General Merrick Garland approved the search warrant, which was part of an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the discovery of classified White House records recovered from the former president's Florida home earlier this year.
Attorney General Merrick Garland approved the search warrant, which was part of an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the discovery of classified White House records recovered from the former president's Florida home earlier this year.