Melania Trump, LSU announce over $7M scholarship fund for foster kids

First lady Melania Trump announced Saturday that Louisiana State University has raised $7.2 million to provide scholarships that will allow former foster kids to attend Louisiana State University. 

President Trump, UFC President Dana White to discuss press secretary job Monday

President Donald Trump says he’s offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, president of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

San Francisco announces $12 million plan to improve safety near Mission District trouble spots

San Francisco is increasing nighttime police patrols near two Mission District BART stations as part of a $12.25 million initiative. The plan includes expanded community ambassadors, better lighting and improvements near an elementary school.

Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff?

President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller, one of his longest-serving advisers and a leading architect of his immigration policies, will become White House chief of staff.

Trump seeking to block future changes to Oval Office, Cabinet Room

President Donald Trump is working to lock in historical preservation protections for the Oval Office and Cabinet Room to prevent future presidents from altering the spaces.

Judge halts Trump memorial arch for 14 days hours after commission approval

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from beginning construction on a planned memorial arch, halting work just hours after the project received approval.

Scott Wiener outlines his priorities for when he heads to Washington D.C.

In a matter of days, San Francisco's newly-elected member of Congress, Scott Wiener, will be heading to Washington D.C. He said he's looking forward to getting to work on a number of fronts. 

Gov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.

Federal panel approves 250-foot Trump arch near Arlington Cemetery

A federal panel has approved President Donald Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, giving the green light to break ground.

Scott Wiener defeats Connie Chan in California's District 11 race

California State Senator Scott Wiener has defeated San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in a hotly-contested race to become the next representative of California’s 11th Congressional District, which includes all of San Francisco. 

Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report

Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.

San Francisco District 11: Live 2026 election results

The elected candidate will replace Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who's served in Congress since 1987.

The Latino vote: a key midterm factor
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The Latino vote could be pivotal in the 2026 midterms. now, with the justice department deploying monitors across all 50 states, concerns about voter intimidation are front and center. What does this mean for Latino voters? Héctor Sánchez Barba, CEO and President of Mi Familia Vota, says the message is clear: Latinos will not be intimidated or silenced at the polls.

The women's vote: a powerful force
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The 2026 midterms could mark a major milestone for women in American politics. From the possibility of electing the nation's first Black woman governor to the first Native American woman governor, several races could make history. We look at the breakthroughs voters could help make happen. Debbie Walsh, director for The Center for American Women and Politics, gives insight.