Court says Trump aide Meadows must testify in election probe
The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
McConnell skewers Trump for dinner with Kanye, Fuentes: 'Highly unlikely' he'll be elected president
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
FCC adopts bipartisan national security law co-authored by Bay Area Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
As Congress prepares to resume business and partisan politics continue to divide the country, there was a rare moment of unity Monday.
San Jose officials debate holding a special election to fill vacant council seats
Matt Mahan, San Jose's Mayor Elect, may have just wrapped up an election, but he's already pushing for another. He says there needs to be a special election to fill two now-vacant city council seats in Districts 8 and 10.
Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemite
Pence, who is considering his own potential run against his former boss, said he does not believe Trump is antisemitic or racist and said he would not have served as Trump's vice president if he was.
Handgun owners carrying daily in US doubled in 4 years; self-protection cited as main reason: study
The number of respondents to the online survey who said they had carried a gun in the last month also nearly doubled from 9 million to 16 million in 2015.
White House holiday decorations: First lady Jill Biden chooses 'We The People' theme for 2022 decor
The holiday season is in full swing at the White House where first lady Jill Biden has chosen 'We The People' as the theme for the executive mansion's 2022 decorations.
New Mexico judge allegedly killed in murder-suicide
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said Judge Diane Albert was found dead inside a home along with her husband and pets.
Crowd angered by lockdowns calls for China’s Xi to step down
Protesters angered by strict anti-virus measures called for China’s powerful leader to resign, an unprecedented rebuke as authorities in at least eight cities struggled to suppress demonstrations Sunday that represent a rare direct challenge to the ruling Communist Party.
Biden, Democrats push for semi-automatic weapons ban
President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates abortion ban
The Georgia Supreme Court Wednesday reinstated the state’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Scott Wiener clash on Twitter over LGBTQ 'slander'
One day after Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's Twitter account was reinstated, she took aim at state Sen. Scott Wiener.
Post-midterms, some states might think twice about strict abortion bans
Even after their gains this month, Democrats lack the power to codify abortion rights into federal law.
Michigan man arrested for alleged death threats against Rep. John Garamendi
A man from Michigan is accused of threatening Bay Area Congressman John Garamendi, and faces federal charges. Investigators said 32-year-old Neil Matthew Walter left Garamendi a voicemail that he was going to die.
Supreme Court greenlights handover of Trump's tax returns to Congress
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.
Sheng Thao becomes Oakland mayor after Loren Taylor concedes
Sheng Thao eked out a victory to become Oakland's mayor on Tuesday after her competitor, Loren Taylor, conceded.
In California, 10% of Legislature now identifies as LGBTQ
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year’s midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
With Thao on top, Taylor can concede or pay for recount in Oakland's mayoral race
Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."
Live midterm election results: Key U.S. House races
Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.