Who is Jocelyn Nungaray? Houston girl mentioned during Trump speech on Venezuela strike

President Donald Trump mentioned Jocelyn Nungaray during a press conference regarding U.S. strike on Venezuela. Two suspected Venezuelan gang members are accused of killing the 12-year-old near her Houston home.

San Francisco's mayor signs reparations fund ordinance for city's Black residents

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed an ordinance creating a reparations fund for Black residents. It's a step supporters say acknowledges historic harm, but critics argue is unnecessary and legally questionable.

List: New California laws in 2026

The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.

Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians

President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.

DOJ says Epstein letter to Larry Nassar released in latest document dump is fake

The federal government is walking back a piece of evidence that was released in its latest document dump which allegedly included correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Nassar, saying it is fake.

Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs

The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.

New Epstein photos shared a day before case files deadline

The latest photo dump from Jeffrey Epstein's estate includes a screenshot of messages discussing a “scout" who sends girls.

Fact Check Trump Presidential Address: Claims clash with administration’s own data

President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.

Tesla faces possible sales ban in California over 'misleading' Autopilot marketing

For a decade, Tesla has sold drivers on the idea that its vehicles could nearly drive themselves. That messaging helped the company’s Fremont plant produce between 500,000 and 650,000 vehicles a year. But selling those cars in California may soon become more difficult.

Lurie reflects on first year in office as 2025 draws to a close

Mayor Daniel Lurie is touting a transformational year, saying San Francisco has turned the corner and better things await the city in 2026. The mayor said there has been major progress on crime and street conditions, but stressed there's still room to grow.