Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker warns
The shutdown has entered its third week as lawmakers work towards finding a resolution to reopen the federal government.
Hundreds of CDC workers reinstated after being fired amid government shutdown
Layoff notices were reversed for some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees after many were notified of layoffs as the government shutdown continues.
Bay Area Coast Guard families brace for financial impact of first missed paycheck during government shutdown
The Bay Area is home to large communities of Coast Guard members and their families.
Benioff faces backlash after suggesting National Guard deployment to SF
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is facing criticism after suggesting President Trump deploy the National Guard to San Francisco, a comment that sparked swift pushback from city leaders.
Trump plans whirlwind trip to Israel, Egypt before rushing back for Charlie Kirk honor
President Trump will address the Knesset, Israel's parliament, and visit Egypt before returning for Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony.
California becomes first state to define ‘ultra-processed foods,’ aiming to phase them out of school lunches
California is the first state in the nation to officially define what counts as an "ultra-processed food" — a move supporters say could change what millions of kids eat in school cafeterias.
Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Erika Kirk addresses grief in heartfelt social media post one month after husband's assassination
Erika Kirk now leads Turning Point USA following Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 killing at Utah Valley University.
'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
California special election, vote on redistricting measure nears
The effort to pass California's Proposition 50 redistricting measure brought in some Democratic heavy hitters Thursday night in Oakland.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Americans rate these 6 federal agencies lower than the USPS
These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.
California bill bans ultra-processed foods in school meals by 2035
California is now the first state to define ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. It's the latest of moves from California leaders to lay out healthy food protections for kids.
Katie Porter nearly walks out of CBS interview
Former Congresswoman Katie Porter is facing criticism after trying to walk out of an interview Wednesday. The former Orange County representative took exception to a reporter's question about appealing to voters who also voted for President Trump.
What is Antifa?
President Donald Trump held a roundtable on Antifa Wednesday after previously designating the group as a “terrorist organization."
List: 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests in the Bay Area this month
Millions of Americans took to the streets in June for the nationwide 'No Kings' protests. More protests are scheduled for later this month, including across the Bay Area.
New bill makes Diwali a California state holiday
Diwali, the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is now an official California state holiday.
James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director pleads not guilty over alleged lies to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he lied to Congress in a criminal case that has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department’s role in targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
Joan Kennedy, Sen. Edward Kennedy's ex-wife, dies at 89
Joan Kennedy, the ex-wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died this week at the age of 89, after a life and marriage marked with tragedy and scandal.



















