Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemite

Pence, who is considering his own potential run against his former boss, said he does not believe Trump is antisemitic or racist and said he would not have served as Trump's vice president if he was.

New Mexico judge allegedly killed in murder-suicide

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said Judge Diane Albert was found dead inside a home along with her husband and pets.

Crowd angered by lockdowns calls for China’s Xi to step down

Protesters angered by strict anti-virus measures called for China’s powerful leader to resign, an unprecedented rebuke as authorities in at least eight cities struggled to suppress demonstrations Sunday that represent a rare direct challenge to the ruling Communist Party.

Biden, Democrats push for semi-automatic weapons ban

President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.

Georgia Supreme Court reinstates abortion ban

The Georgia Supreme Court Wednesday reinstated the state’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.

Michigan man arrested for alleged death threats against  Rep. John Garamendi

A man from Michigan is accused of threatening Bay Area Congressman John Garamendi, and faces federal charges. Investigators said 32-year-old Neil Matthew Walter left Garamendi a voicemail that he was going to die.

Supreme Court greenlights handover of Trump's tax returns to Congress

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.

Sheng Thao becomes Oakland mayor after Loren Taylor concedes

Sheng Thao eked out a victory to become Oakland's mayor on Tuesday after her competitor, Loren Taylor, conceded. 

In California, 10% of Legislature now identifies as LGBTQ

While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year’s midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.

Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court

An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.

With Thao on top, Taylor can concede or pay for recount in Oakland's mayoral race

Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."

Live midterm election results: Key U.S. House races

Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.

Kanye West announces he's running for president in 2024

Kanye West said he’s planning a 2024 presidential run and is working with far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos.

New Zealand will decide on lowering the voting age from 18 to 16

The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.

Political parties shifting towards next generation of leadership

On Sunday, President Biden celebrated his 80th birthday, becoming the first person to serve as President at that age. Former President Trump is 78 years old and will be 80 years old when he runs for President in 2024.

Pamela Price declares victory in Alameda County district attorney's race

With the latest round of votes coming in Friday evening, Pamela Price widened her lead over her opponent and has declared the win in Alameda County's district attorney's race.