North Dakota abortion ban injunction upheld by state Supreme Court

The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds.

California bill to protect doctors who mail abortion pills

Sen. Nancy Skinner's bill would not let California extradite doctors who are facing charges in another state for providing abortion medication

California will overhaul San Quentin prison, emphasizing rehab

The infamous state prison on San Francisco Bay that has been home to the largest death row population in the United States will be transformed into a lockup where less-dangerous prisoners will receive education, training and rehabilitation, under a new plan from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda

Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.

Nikki Haley proposes entitlement program changes for younger people

Nikki Haley proposes elevating the retirement age “so that it matches life expectancy," an idea the presidential candidate has mentioned during campaign stops.

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82

Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder was best known for getting a family leave bill passed, providing job protection for care of a newborn, sick child or parent.

Putting a stamp on the 'Herstorical Women of Oakland, California'

A woman celebrates the 'Herstorical Women of Oakland, California' by commemorating them with her own faux stamp series, a unique artform that utilizes some pretty cool retro equipment.

Rep. Lauren Boebert, 36, announces her first grandchild will be born in April

Boebert acknowledged there is "some fear that arises" and "questions that pop up" when "young children are giving life," but ultimately she was not upset.

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion

The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”

California bill would regulate police use of facial recognition technology in body cams

Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) has introduced a new bill to set parameters for how and when California law enforcement officers can use facial recognition technology in body cameras.

GOP leader McConnell hospitalized after fall, spokesman says

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell tripped and fell Wednesday at a hotel and was hospitalized, a spokesman for the senator said.

Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID

California Governor Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to his staff. 

California won't renew $54M contract with Walgreens over abortion pill stance

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is delivering on his word to cut ties with Walgreens over the drugstore chain's stance on distributing abortion pills.

'Boy Meets World' star Ben Savage announces run for Congress in California

Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage is running for Congress in California's 30th Congressional District to succeed Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.

Fox chair Murdoch in filings says 2020 election 'not stolen'

Fox Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch said under oath that he believes the 2020 presidential election was free, fair and not stolen, according to court filings released Tuesday in a voting machine company's defamation lawsuit over Fox News' coverage of former President Donald Trump's false election fraud claims.

Michelle Obama for president in 2024?

Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.

Mayor Adams tapped to stump for Biden 2024 re-election campaign

First reported by the Washington Post, Mayor Eric Adams, along with around 20 other Democrats, will sit on a national advisory board convened by President Joe Biden’s team.