Man who set himself on fire outside of Trump trial dies, police say

The man who set himself on fire outside of Donald Trump's hush money trial at an NYC courthouse on Friday has died, police say.

Trump’s hush money trial: Jury has been chosen; now what?

A dozen jurors are set to decide whether the former president schemed to bury allegations of extramarital sexual encounters that arose during his first White House campaign in 2016.

Arizona Republican drops reelection effort after accusation he forged signatures

A leader of the conservative group Turning Point Action resigned from the organization Thursday and dropped his bid for reelection to the Arizona House of Representatives after he was accused of forging signatures on his nominating petitions.

15 members of Kennedy family endorse Biden in rebuke to RFK Jr.

The Biden administration’s decision to promote the Kennedy family endorsement indicates their concerns that Robert Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy could impact Biden's reelection campaign.

Two Cal students square off in Berkeley City Council special election

A special election was underway in Berkeley on Tuesday to replace former district seven City Council Member Rigel Robinson who resigned in January.

Price recall supporters pushing for special election

The voters of Alameda County will have the opportunity this year to decide whether controversial District Attorney Pamela Price will remain in her position or be ousted, similar to the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin almost two years ago.

Recount begins for District 16 congressional race

A historic recount is underway in Silicon Valley in the race to replace Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in District 16.

Registrar of Voters says Price recall backers have enough valid signatures

There are enough valid signatures to call for a recall election of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, the county registrar of voters said Monday.

Silicon Valley's highly contested District 16 recount starts this week

For the first time, two candidates are tied for second place in U.S. Congressional District 16. Now a recount of the votes will begin Monday, and it's expected to take about five days to complete.

Amid threat of ouster, Trump offers support for embattled Speaker Mike Johnson

The joint appearance comes amid growing pressure from hard-right lawmakers such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who have voiced intentions of initiating a sudden vote to oust Johnson from his position as speaker.

Gun show loophole: White House issues new rule to expand background checks

The rule closes a loophole allowing guns to be sold each year by unlicensed dealers who don’t perform background checks on potential buyers legally banned from having a gun.

Israeli airstrike kills 3 sons, 4 grandchildren of Hamas leader in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed three sons and four grandchildren of Hamas’ top political leader amidst delicate cease-fire negotiations with the militant group.

Recount in District 16 congressional race poised to happen

All was quiet at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office on Wednesday, as staffers braced for what could be several long days.

Requests for recount in District 16 congressional race

There may be a recount in the closely watched District 16 congressional race that ended in a tie for second place.

Abortions in Arizona: State can enforce 1864 law, supreme court rules

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother's life is at stake.