DOJ to make prosecutor in Hunter Biden case available to testify before Congress

The offer by the Justice Department on Monday sets up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware come in soon for a closed-door interview.

Judge rejects moving trial of man charged in Paul Pelosi attack out of San Francisco

A federal judge on Wednesday denied a motion to move the trial of a man charged in last year’s attack against former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband out of San Francisco, saying she wasn’t convinced the court wouldn’t be able to find impartial and fair jurors in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban

The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.

Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers

The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.

California Democrats revived a stalled bill on child trafficking after public pressure

California Republicans had a rare chance to celebrate Thursday after Democrats in the state Legislature capitulated on one of the GOP’s top priorities: A bill to increase penalties for child traffickers.

California lawmakers push to end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws

State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins has introduced SB 447, a bill that aims to repeal and replace California's ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws.

No fingerprints, DNA or leads from cocaine found at White House

No fingerprints or DNA turned up on the baggie of cocaine found in a lobby at the White House last week despite a sophisticated FBI crime lab analysis, and surveillance footage of the area didn’t identify a suspect, according to a summary of the Secret Service investigation obtained by The Associated Press. There are no leads on who brought the drugs into the building.

Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign Friday

Iowa's Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon special session Tuesday that continued late into the night. Gov. Kim Reynolds immediately said in a statement she would sign Friday.

Rep. Adam Schiff, censured by GOP-led House, raises $8.1 million for his California Senate race

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s Senate campaign said Wednesday that the California Democrat had raised $8.1 million over the past three months, a period that includes his recent censure by the Republican-led House.

Newsom calls on DOJ to investigate Florida's transport of migrants to California

Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Florida’s transport of migrants to his state, based on the accusation that Florida tricked migrants into traveling to California and elsewhere.

First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify

With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.

East Bay trauma centers see 180% increase in gun injuries compared to pre-pandemic years

Gunfire has taken a toll nationwide over the past Fourth of July holiday week. From mass shootings in Baltimore and Philadelphia, to a shooting in Hayward in the Bay Area, the terror and trauma have many Americans calling again for action.

Former New York Mayor de Blasio and wife announce separation, but not divorce

Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, are separating but not divorcing after 29 years of a marriage that helped lift de Blasio into the mayor’s job.

These new California laws took effect in July

A bump in gas prices, relief for toll penalties, and sealing of criminal records are just some of the new laws that went into effect in California this July.