Final design for Trump commemorative gold coin approved

The design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump was approved ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

Alameda DA candidates debate - without current top prosecutor

Two candidates for Alameda County district attorney attended a debate at Cal State East Bay in Hayward on Wednesday, but the current top prosecutor was absent.

Top Iranian official killed, as tensions escalate
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Iran has confirmed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed by Israel last night, a day after top national security official Ali Larijani and a former militia chief were killed. Robert Rabil, professor of political science at Florida Atlantic University, gives insight.

Jury weighs claims Elon Musk misled investors in $44B Twitter deal

A jury is now deliberating whether Elon Musk misled investors with comments he made while attempting to buy Twitter in 2022.

Israel declares elimination of key Iranian figures
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Israel says it has killed Iran’s top security official, in an overnight strike. His death would deal another severe blow to Iran’s power structure. Andrew Tabler, a senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, gives insight.

SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.

Immigrant truck drivers to begin losing licenses
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Around 200,000 people will start losing commercial licenses under a federal rule now in effect, a move that could mean higher prices for consumers. Wendy Liu, lawyer at the Public Citizen Litigation Group, which is leading a lawsuit against President Trump’s policy, gives insight.   

Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations

The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations. 

FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.

Trump administration suing to scrap California's EV mandate

The Trump administration is suing California over its EV electric vehicle mandate. The Federal lawsuit says California cannot force its own mileage requirements on carmakers and that the EV mandate is a way to do exactly that.

‘Titanic-inspired’ statue of Trump, Epstein pops up in DC

A statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein reenacting that famous Jack and Rose scene in the movie "Titanic," popped up in D.C. earlier this week.

Man charged in fight with Lurie's security team ordered released from custody

The man caught on camera fighting with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s security detail was ordered to be released from custody on Wednesday.

California monitoring potential Iranian drone threats amid escalating war

Security concerns are rising in California amid reports that Iran aspired to launch a surprise drone attack just off the coast of the Golden State. This is what state leaders and local law enforcement agencies are saying.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks public safety
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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks safety, following mass shooting at local bar, and search for next police chief. Mayor also highlights hope for Oakland and hosting homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist.

Iran's war with Israel and the United States
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Amichai Magen, director of the Jan Koum Israel Studies Program Center at Stanford University, gives insight on Middle East tensions.

SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots

President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.

DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'

Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.