FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Explainer: What to expect on Day 2 of House speaker election after McCarthy falls short
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes to secure speakership, House adjourns
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
These new California laws take effect January 2023
Here is a look at some of the new California laws that will impact your life beginning January 1, 2023.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for Republicans and Democrats
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
Biden pardons six people convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
Election error in Alameda County names new winner in District 4 race
A stunning twist in the Oakland School Board race. Mike Hutchinson – who thought he lost his race in District 4 - actually won. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters revealed an error in the tabulation process that would have moved Hutchinson from third place to first.
Election error in Alameda County names new winner in District 4 race
A stunning twist in the Oakland School Board race. Mike Hutchinson – who thought he lost his race in District 4 - actually won. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters revealed an error in the tabulation process that would have moved Hutchinson from third place to first.
Registrar's office error results in apparent new winner in Oakland school board race
Oakland school board election results are changing because of a misconfiguration of the system that tallied the votes, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters said in a news release late Wednesday.
Jan. 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
Legal window closing for child sexual abuse victims to sue their abusers
A San Jose-based legal team is urging adults who survived sexual abuse as children to come forward and pursue civil lawsuits against their abusers before the legal window closes in California.
Rep.-elect George Santos admits lying about background
Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.
Kari Lake election lawsuit: Sanctions denied, but more than $33K awarded to Katie Hobbs
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson rejected Kari Lake's claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places on Election Day were the result of intentional misconduct. Since the ruling, lawyers representing Maricopa County and Katie Hobbs have filed a Motion for Sanctions against the defeated GOP candidate for Arizona governor.
'I was gonna run for president before I got high': Afroman announces 2024 White House run
Afroman for president? The early 2000's rapper wants to legalize weed and prostitution.
Secure 2.0: How the new spending bill could affect your retirement
The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.
Kari Lake loses 2022 election lawsuit against Katie Hobbs
During a two-day trial, Kari lake presented her case for why election results in Arizona's gubernatorial race should be overturned.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
Jan. 6 panel unveils report, describes Trump 'conspiracy'
Jan. 6 panel releases final report on insurrection, describing 'multi-part plan' by Trump to overturn 2020 loss.
Proposed CA bill prohibits capturing people fleeing states where abortion is a crime
Sen. Skinner recently introduced Assembly Bill 36 or the Safe Haven Bill. The law would prohibit bail agents and bounty hunters from apprehending someone in California if they’ve received or performed an abortion in another state. It also protects those seeking gender-affirming healthcare from arrest.
Proposed CA bill prohibits arresting people fleeing states where abortion is a crime
A new state bill has been proposed that will prohibit bounty hunters from arresting people from other states who seek abortions or gender-affirming care in California.