Most in US want stricter gun laws, AP-NORC poll finds

The poll found that 71% of Americans say gun laws should be stricter, including about half of Republicans and a majority of those in gun-owning households.

This week's primaries: Top Democrats face off in Florida, New York

Redistricting in New York has two House Democrats battling for the same seat, while two Florida Democrats are competing for their party's nomination to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in recount

The vote drew broad attention because it was the first state referendum on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.

East Bay rowers race to boycott Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law

The East Bay Rowing Club held a special race in the Oakland Estuary Saturday as part of its boycott of the upcoming USA championship in Florida. The club said it will not participate as long as Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law remains in effect.

Berkeley poll shows California voters do not want 2024 Biden-Trump rematch

The race for the White House is still two years away, but many California voters already have made up their minds about another Biden-Trump showdown in 2024.

Walmart to expand abortion coverage for employees

Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.

Republican group apologizes after using GOP elephant with KKK imagery

A Republican group in Alabama is apologizing after accidentally using a picture of a GOP elephant that contained Ku Klux Klan imagery.

Supreme Court rulings protecting same-sex relationships could face challenge

Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide. 

High-ranking San Jose officials make public endorsements for mayor

As the election for San Jose mayor gets closer, those endorsing Cindy Chavez and Matt Mahan are now speaking publicly about who should lead the city into the future.

Rep. Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary

Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.

Alaska primary 2022: Lisa Murkowski advances in Senate race, Sarah Palin in House

Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her Trump-endorsed Republican rival Kelly Tshibaka have advanced from Tuesday’s primary. Republican Sarah Palin was among those advancing to the November election in the race for Alaska’s only House seat.

What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law

President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.

FBI Mar-a-Lago search: DOJ opposes unsealing affidavit for warrant

The Justice Department on Monday rebuffed efforts to make public the affidavit supporting the search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s estate in Florida, saying the investigation "implicates highly classified material" and the document contains sensitive information about witnesses.

Gascón recall effort fails; almost 200K signatures were rejected

An effort to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón was rejected Monday, with the county clerk's office announcing that organizers submitted only 520,050 valid petition signatures, short of the required amount.

Better Call Saul? Conservatives irked Albuquerque honored fictional ‘Breaking Bad’ drug dealers

"Better Call Saul"  wraps up after six seasons Monday night, ending the long run of the "Breaking Bad" universe about the Albuquerque’s cartel-fueled drug ring and the underbelly of New Mexico’s most populated city – a plot that is a little too close to home for some residents.