Report: GOP billionaire paid tuition for child raised by Justice Clarence Thomas
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
California court upholds state-wide ban on assault weapons
Just last year the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot take away people’s right to carry a concealed weapon. Now a CA court of appeals is saying that the Supreme Court ruling will not overrule the state’s assault weapons ban.
Just last year the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot take away people’s right to carry a concealed weapon. Now a CA court of appeals is saying that the Supreme Court ruling will not overrule the state’s assault weapons ban.
Calls mount for Feinstein to step down, Schumer 'hopeful' she returns next week
Pressure is mounting for the California Democrat to step down as she continues to miss votes during an extended absence while recovering from shingles. Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed confidence when asked about Feinstein.
Pressure is mounting for the California Democrat to step down as she continues to miss votes during an extended absence while recovering from shingles. Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed confidence when asked about Feinstein.
Court ruling keeps Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr out of House
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
Bay Area Sudanese group responds to civil war, humanitarian crisis in Sudan
The U.S. State Department says it will continue evacuating Americans from Sudan, as a civil war has caused thousands to flee the country. About 1,700 U.S. citizens have been evacuated in the last week.
The U.S. State Department says it will continue evacuating Americans from Sudan, as a civil war has caused thousands to flee the country. About 1,700 U.S. citizens have been evacuated in the last week.
US House passes Republican debt ceiling bill, push Biden on spending
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Biden announces he'll seek re-election
President Joe Biden announced that he will run for re-election in 2024. Biden made the announcement in a video released four years after he declared he was entering the 2020 election.
President Joe Biden announced that he will run for re-election in 2024. Biden made the announcement in a video released four years after he declared he was entering the 2020 election.
President Biden officially announces reelection bid
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to "finish the job" he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America's oldest president for another four years.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to "finish the job" he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America's oldest president for another four years.
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis announces early bid in governor's race
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis officially launched her campaign on Monday to become the state's next governor. Kounalakis made the announcement, the first to do so, in what’s expected to be a crowded field of challengers in the 2026 race to replace Gavin Newsom.
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis officially launched her campaign on Monday to become the state's next governor. Kounalakis made the announcement, the first to do so, in what’s expected to be a crowded field of challengers in the 2026 race to replace Gavin Newsom.
Don Lemon terminated by CNN: ‘I am stunned’
“After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly," Don Lemon revealed Monday on social media.
“After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly," Don Lemon revealed Monday on social media.
Rally scheduled in support of DA Price at courthouse
Alameda County residents organized a rally in support of District Attorney Pamela Price on Sunday.
Alameda County residents organized a rally in support of District Attorney Pamela Price on Sunday.
Citizenship no longer required to be CA peace officer
The San Francisco Police Department no longer requires peace officer applicants to be U.S. citizens, according to officials.
The San Francisco Police Department no longer requires peace officer applicants to be U.S. citizens, according to officials.
DA Alvin Bragg, House Republicans end fight over Donald Trump's criminal case
House Republicans started scrutinizing Bragg’s investigation into Donald Trump weeks before he was indicted on 34 criminal charges.
House Republicans started scrutinizing Bragg’s investigation into Donald Trump weeks before he was indicted on 34 criminal charges.
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
California could protect sex assault victims facing lawsuits
California lawmakers voted Thursday to protect sexual assault survivors from retaliatory lawsuits, years after a former state lawmaker sued a woman over her sexual misconduct allegations against him.
California lawmakers voted Thursday to protect sexual assault survivors from retaliatory lawsuits, years after a former state lawmaker sued a woman over her sexual misconduct allegations against him.
Radio host Larry Elder announces 2024 GOP bid for president
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
The Supreme Court fight over abortion pill mifepristone: What's next?
What is mifepristone, how did this case get to the Supreme Court, and what could happen next? Here's what you need to know.
What is mifepristone, how did this case get to the Supreme Court, and what could happen next? Here's what you need to know.
Supreme Court moves to temporarily extend access to abortion pill
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication’s FDA approval continues. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication’s FDA approval continues. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
Biden, Harris release 2022 tax returns
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, made $579,514 last year and paid $137,658 in federal income taxes.
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, made $579,514 last year and paid $137,658 in federal income taxes.