CNN’s Don Lemon regrets saying Nikki Haley is past her ‘prime’

Don Lemon startled some colleagues on CNN’s morning show Thursday with his implication that Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, at age 51, was past her prime.

Rep. George Santos responds to questions about his finances

Rep. George Santos gave an exclusive interview to FOX 5 News on Thursday to answer questions about his finances and an ethics investigation.

Part of Trump election probe report released; grand jury believes some witnesses lied

After nearly eight months, part of the Fulton County special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his 2020 electoral defeat in Georgia has been released.

Rep. Barbara Lee files to run for Senate

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) filed paperwork on Wednesday to run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat in 2024, according to her campaign.

White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt

The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.

Proposed amendment aims to safeguard same-sex marriage in California

After Roe v. Wade was overturned, supporters of same-sex marriage say they want to take action now to ensure anyone who wants to get married in California can do so.

California's Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces retirement

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose groundbreaking political career shattered gender barriers from San Francisco’s City Hall to the corridors of Capitol Hill, said Tuesday she won’t seek reelection in 2024.

Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid

The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.

Nikki Haley faces 'high-wire act' in 2024 presidential bid against Trump

Nikki Haley once vowed not to step in the way if Trump ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024. But on Wednesday, she’ll become the first major Republican candidate to enter the race against him.

California attorney general’s wife to lead DOJ oversight

California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s wife will lead a legislative subcommittee that oversees his budget.

Lawsuit accuses Oakland city officials of cover-up, files to overturn mayoral election

A petition filed in Alameda County alleges the mayoral election of Oakland is invalid and needs to be redone after a series of mistakes, coverups, and violations, petitioners said Friday.

Trial set for next month to determine winner of OUSD school board race

A trial has been set for next month to determine who will occupy the District 4 seat on the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education after an error by the county registrar of voters' office put the outcome into dispute, an Alameda County Superior Court judge said at a hearing Friday.   

Assemblywoman Mia Bonta's new role raising ethical questions

Questions about ethics are being raised about the new role for California Attorney General Rob Bonta's wife.

California bill aims to remove statute of limitation from child sex abuse cases

California's law currently states that if a person is sexually abused before the age of 18, they must file a civil claim in court before turning 40 years old.

US Rep. Angie Craig assaulted in DC elevator; suspect arrested

NEW: Police say a suspect has been arrested after U.S. Rep. Angie Craig was assaulted in an elevator at her Washington, D.C. apartment building.

High school sports group rethinks menstrual cycle questions

Facing blowback, the director of Florida’s high school sports governing body is backing away from using an eligibility form that requires female athletes to disclose their menstrual history in order to compete.

Mike Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump, AP source says

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.