California AG tells law enforcement to intervene and prevent illegal evictions

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued new legal guidance requiring law enforcement officers intervene to prevent illegal or "self-help" evictions and keep people housed.

Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion

The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.

Biden arrives in Mideast jittery about Iran nuclear program

President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.

Berkeley law professor confronts Sen. Josh Hawley over 'transphobic' comments

UC Berkeley Law Professor, Khiara Bridges went head-to-head with Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley. In a public discussion hearing aimed at addressing concerns surrounding Roe v. Wade, Bridges' accused Hawley of being "transphobic."

LeBron James critical on his show of US efforts to get Brittney Griner home

“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”

Biden to discuss immigration, trade with Mexico's president

The White House says the U.S.-Mexico relationship is a priority and that the countries plan to announce joint actions to improve infrastructure along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists

The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.

Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf of Mexico to bypass bans in southern states

A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.

Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access

President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.

First meeting with new San Francisco District Attorney described as 'horrible and icy'

Staff members who attended the first meeting led by the newly appointed San Francisco District Attorney, Brooke Jenkins, described the 20-minute-long meeting, as "uncomfortable" and "icy" with no clear directives. 

Brooke Jenkins sworn in as San Francisco's new district attorney

The city of San Francisco has a new district attorney. Brooke Jenkins took the oath of office shortly after noon on Friday and laid out her priorities.

Sen. Ted Cruz threatened by Houston-area man in cryptic phone call

In a cryptic phone call, transcribed in charging documents," the man says "Every last one of your Republican colleagues... is to be found...and killed, be it by a bullet to the face or by the smashing of a brick in your skull."

Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned

After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated while giving speech

Shinzo Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving leader when he resigned in 2020, was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech.

Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access

President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.

San Francisco protesters push for PG&E accountability amid fire season

Advocates of public utility reform are calling on San Francisco supervisors and Gov. Newsom to hold PG&E accountable on how the utility pays for equipment damages.