Redistricting battles and primary fights reshape political landscape ahead of midterms
Court-ordered redistricting and high-profile primary races are reshuffling the political landscape across the country, with potential consequences for both parties heading into the midterm elections.
Court-ordered redistricting and high-profile primary races are reshuffling the political landscape across the country, with potential consequences for both parties heading into the midterm elections.
Political expert warns Iran ceasefire collapse could 'spin out of control' as religious missteps dog Trump
A political analyst warned the United States and Iran are on a collision course if diplomats fail to reach a deal before a two-week ceasefire expires Wednesday, as the Trump administration simultaneously grapples with self-inflicted damage to its standing among religious conservatives.
A political analyst warned the United States and Iran are on a collision course if diplomats fail to reach a deal before a two-week ceasefire expires Wednesday, as the Trump administration simultaneously grapples with self-inflicted damage to its standing among religious conservatives.
Trump doubles down on massive attack threats
President Trump threatening a major assault on Iran’s infrastructure, if it doesn't comply, with his deadline, to make a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz. He said on Monday the resulting strikes would "wipe out a “whole civilization,” meanwhile there is no public sign a diplomatic breakthrough to end the war is anywhere in sight. Negah Angha, a former senior advisor at the U.S. Department of State, gives insight.
President Trump threatening a major assault on Iran’s infrastructure, if it doesn't comply, with his deadline, to make a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz. He said on Monday the resulting strikes would "wipe out a “whole civilization,” meanwhile there is no public sign a diplomatic breakthrough to end the war is anywhere in sight. Negah Angha, a former senior advisor at the U.S. Department of State, gives insight.
Trump's SAVE Act, government shutdown and Iran war dominate weekend political news
The SAVE Act would require Americans to show a passport or birth certificate to register to vote, present a photo ID at the polls, and prove citizenship in person before receiving a mail-in ballot.
The SAVE Act would require Americans to show a passport or birth certificate to register to vote, present a photo ID at the polls, and prove citizenship in person before receiving a mail-in ballot.
Fact checking Trump's State of the Union address
Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, shares takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address.
Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, shares takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address.
Government shutdown, immigration demands and midterm politics collide as funding fight continues
The federal government entered another partial shutdown after negotiations over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stalled.
The federal government entered another partial shutdown after negotiations over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stalled.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
Sheng Tao, Oakland's next mayor, discusses priorities for city
Oakland mayor-elect Sheng Thao speaks with KTVU about her plans on homelessness, crime, and other priorities.
Oakland mayor-elect Sheng Thao speaks with KTVU about her plans on homelessness, crime, and other priorities.
Oakland mayor talks violence, drug sites and A's
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf talks about violence in the city, drug injection sites and the A's.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf talks about violence in the city, drug injection sites and the A's.
New San Francisco DA outlines goals
In her first one-on-one with KTVU, newly appointed San Francisco DA Brook Jenkins outlines her goals for the job after the recall of Chesa Boudin.
In her first one-on-one with KTVU, newly appointed San Francisco DA Brook Jenkins outlines her goals for the job after the recall of Chesa Boudin.
Are California's Gun Laws At Risk
Greg Woods, Justice Studies Professor at San Jose State sheds light on what the new New York gun law could mean for California
Greg Woods, Justice Studies Professor at San Jose State sheds light on what the new New York gun law could mean for California
TEACH Executive Director speaks about Roe v. Wade
Executive Director of Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare otherwise known as TEACH, Flor Hunt, talks about the impact of the Roe v. Wade decision.
Executive Director of Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare otherwise known as TEACH, Flor Hunt, talks about the impact of the Roe v. Wade decision.
California abortion rights could be jeopardized by Supreme Court
The leaked report suggesting the Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade would potentially cut off access to abortions for women in California. San Jose State University professor Donna Crane talks to KTVU about the ramifications.
The leaked report suggesting the Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade would potentially cut off access to abortions for women in California. San Jose State University professor Donna Crane talks to KTVU about the ramifications.
SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin discusses the Innocence Commission
KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian spoke with San Francisco District Attorney, Chesa Boudin, about the exoneration of Joaquin Ciria, the Innocence Commission, and the recall election.
KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian spoke with San Francisco District Attorney, Chesa Boudin, about the exoneration of Joaquin Ciria, the Innocence Commission, and the recall election.
Mask requirements dropped in California classrooms
For the first time in two years, the state of California is now allowing students to enter the classroom without masks. KTVU's James Torrez sat in on a kindergarten class in Livermore.
For the first time in two years, the state of California is now allowing students to enter the classroom without masks. KTVU's James Torrez sat in on a kindergarten class in Livermore.
California to drop mask mandate for schools
Stanford Children's Health Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Grace Lee spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday shortly before Governor Newsom announced an end to the statewide mask mandate in schools
Stanford Children's Health Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Grace Lee spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday shortly before Governor Newsom announced an end to the statewide mask mandate in schools
UC Berkeley law professor reacts to Judge Brown Jackson's nomination to Supreme Court
UC Berkeley Law Professor Amanda Tyler clerked alongside Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's Supreme Court Nominee. Tyler spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine shortly before the president's official announcement.
UC Berkeley Law Professor Amanda Tyler clerked alongside Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's Supreme Court Nominee. Tyler spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine shortly before the president's official announcement.
California keeps statewide school mask mandate in place
California remains one of nine states with a statewide mask mandate for schools. San Jose State political science professor Donna Crane spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the political implications of state governors making health decisions.
California remains one of nine states with a statewide mask mandate for schools. San Jose State political science professor Donna Crane spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the political implications of state governors making health decisions.
Support grows in Ukraine to join NATO, says former U.S. Ambassador
Steven Pifer, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and current William Perry Fellow at Stanford University, spoke to Mornings on 2 on Thursday about the current crisis in Ukraine and why he believes the Biden Administration has been effective in creating a united front against Russia with European allies.
Steven Pifer, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and current William Perry Fellow at Stanford University, spoke to Mornings on 2 on Thursday about the current crisis in Ukraine and why he believes the Biden Administration has been effective in creating a united front against Russia with European allies.
Mayor Breed talks mask rules, Tenderloin cleanup and more
San Francisco Mayor London Breed addresses the controversial photos that showed her without a mask at a 49ers-Rams game, her position on whether students should go maskless in classrooms and the early success of a city program to clean up the Tenderloin's streets and get vulnerable people there connected to public services.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed addresses the controversial photos that showed her without a mask at a 49ers-Rams game, her position on whether students should go maskless in classrooms and the early success of a city program to clean up the Tenderloin's streets and get vulnerable people there connected to public services.