Mifepristone abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Fresh concerns about Feinstein after puzzling comments to media
New concerns arose about Sen. Dianne Feinstein after she had a brief exchange with reporters in Washington.
New concerns arose about Sen. Dianne Feinstein after she had a brief exchange with reporters in Washington.
North Carolina 12-week abortion ban to become law after GOP legislators override governor’s veto
The vote comes as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another shift with lawmakers debating laws to limit abortion rights in South Carolina and Nebraska.
The vote comes as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another shift with lawmakers debating laws to limit abortion rights in South Carolina and Nebraska.
After 3 multi-million dollar settlements, Santa Clara County will report future settlements to the public
In the last eight years, Santa Clara County has paid out about $20 million to settle cases because someone was hurt or died while in custody. Now the Board hopes reporting the settlements will bring about more transparency and accountability.
In the last eight years, Santa Clara County has paid out about $20 million to settle cases because someone was hurt or died while in custody. Now the Board hopes reporting the settlements will bring about more transparency and accountability.
3 appeals court judges who chipped away abortion rights to hear federal mifepristone appeal
The case involves a regulatory issue — whether the FDA's approval of abortion pill mifepristone, and subsequent actions making it easier to obtain, must be rolled back.
The case involves a regulatory issue — whether the FDA's approval of abortion pill mifepristone, and subsequent actions making it easier to obtain, must be rolled back.
Two staff members assaulted with baseball bat at VA Congressman's office, police say
Two staff members were assaulted with a baseball bat at the office of Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly Monday afternoon.
Two staff members were assaulted with a baseball bat at the office of Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly Monday afternoon.
California state budget deficit to get much bigger
The state's budget deficit is so large, it would purchase the latest, brand new 737 Max airplanes.
The state's budget deficit is so large, it would purchase the latest, brand new 737 Max airplanes.
Democratic candidate forum silent on Sen. Feinstein's return to Capitol Hill
Sen. Dianne Feinstein walked to her seat at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday and received a standing ovation, resuming her duties after a three-month absence as she recovered from shingles.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein walked to her seat at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday and received a standing ovation, resuming her duties after a three-month absence as she recovered from shingles.
Judge rules banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
House Republicans pass new asylum restrictions as Title 42 ends
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
Trump digs in on election lies, attacks accuser during CNN town hall event
Trump continued to insist the 2020 election had been “rigged," even though state and federal election officials, his own campaign and White House aides, and numerous courts have rejected his allegations.
Trump continued to insist the 2020 election had been “rigged," even though state and federal election officials, his own campaign and White House aides, and numerous courts have rejected his allegations.
SF supervisor calls for moratorium on new cannabis retailer applications
San Francisco supervisor and mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai is calling for a moratorium on new applications for cannabis retailers.
San Francisco supervisor and mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai is calling for a moratorium on new applications for cannabis retailers.
'We're moving in:' State AG Rob Bonta launches civil rights investigation in Antioch Police Department
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced the launch of a civil rights investigation into the scandal-scarred Antioch Police Department.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced the launch of a civil rights investigation into the scandal-scarred Antioch Police Department.
FDA panel backs Opill over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
California Gov. Newsom declines to back reparations checks, says slavery's legacy is 'more than cash payments'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declined to endorse specific recommendations from the state’s reparations task force, which voted last week to recommend proposals that could result in California’s Black residents receiving billions of dollars in reparations.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declined to endorse specific recommendations from the state’s reparations task force, which voted last week to recommend proposals that could result in California’s Black residents receiving billions of dollars in reparations.
Debt ceiling deadlock continues with next meeting set for Friday
A critical meeting between President Biden and Congressional leaders ended Tuesday with no deal on the debt ceiling deadlock.
A critical meeting between President Biden and Congressional leaders ended Tuesday with no deal on the debt ceiling deadlock.
Rep. George Santos charged by federal prosecutors
The charges are expected to be announced as early as Wednesday in the Eastern District in Brooklyn.
The charges are expected to be announced as early as Wednesday in the Eastern District in Brooklyn.
BART can increase ridership with cleaner trains and more police, poll finds
The Bay Area Council, a key player in BART's inception in the 1960s, said the transit system could see a boost in ridership if more was done to improve the overall experience.
The Bay Area Council, a key player in BART's inception in the 1960s, said the transit system could see a boost in ridership if more was done to improve the overall experience.
Texas lawmaker accused of having sex with and giving alcohol to teen staffer expelled from state house
Bryan Slaton became the first Texas lawmaker to be expelled in nearly 100 years. He was also a former youth pastor.
Bryan Slaton became the first Texas lawmaker to be expelled in nearly 100 years. He was also a former youth pastor.
SF DA's stance on Banko Brown killing is 'contradiction,' supervisor says
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton called District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' handling of the killing of Banko Brown, an alleged shoplifter shot by a Walgreens security guard, a "contradiction."
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton called District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' handling of the killing of Banko Brown, an alleged shoplifter shot by a Walgreens security guard, a "contradiction."