Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.

San Francisco supervisor expected to introduce Gaza ceasefire resolution

San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston plans to introduce a ceasefire resolution Tuesday, "Calling for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, release of hostages and condemning antisemitic, anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic rhetoric."

Judge rejects Trump's claim of immunity in his federal 2020 election prosecution

Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in his election interference case in Washington, a federal judge ruled Friday, knocking down the Republican's bid to derail the case charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Death of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor rekindles Bay Area connections

The Bay Area is remembering its long and deep connections with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who passed away Friday at age 93.

Sandra Day O'Connor, ex-Supreme Court justice, dies
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Sandra Day O'Connor, who became the first woman on the Supreme Court when she was appointed by President Reagan in 1981, has died. She was 93.

Newsom and DeSantis clash on debate stage

The war of words between California governor Gavin Newsom and Florida governor Ron DeSantis will collide on the debate stage on Thursday, in Georgia. The coastal clash between the governors is months in the making.

Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst at Senate lunch

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."

Demonstrators pressure congressional reps over continued aid to Israel

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators target offices of three congressional representatives, calling for conditions attached to military aid in Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.

Hunter Biden offers to testify before Congress publicly in response to GOP subpoena

Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.

Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect

The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.

Geert Wilders known as the 'Dutch Donald Trump' has massive win in Netherlands election

Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.

Javier Milei, a fervent right-wing populist, secures Argentina's presidency

Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.

Demonstrators disrupt Democratic convention events, causing cancelation

Saturday afternoon, predominantly pro-Palestine demonstrators interrupted the convention in Sacramento, calling for a ceasefire to the war in Gaza.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, is entering hospice care.