More 'trigger laws' take effect: 4 more states to ban almost all abortions
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
At least 2 candidates left out of Oakland mayoral race due to city clerk error
At least two people will miss an already crowded race for Oakland mayor because the city clerk's office gave out inaccurate materials to potential candidates, city officials admitted Wednesday.
At least two people will miss an already crowded race for Oakland mayor because the city clerk's office gave out inaccurate materials to potential candidates, city officials admitted Wednesday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene was victim of 'swatting' at Rome residence, police confirm
Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she was the victim of a swatting attack early Wednesday morning.
Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she was the victim of a swatting attack early Wednesday morning.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive again for COVID-19 in 'rebound' case
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill allowing safe injection sites in California, including Los Angeles
California is shutting the door on safe injection sites after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed them in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland.
California is shutting the door on safe injection sites after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed them in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland.
Paul Pelosi pleads guilty to DUI, gets five days in jail
The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pleaded guilty to DUI for a crash in Napa in March.
The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pleaded guilty to DUI for a crash in Napa in March.
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.
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.
Trump seeks to block FBI review of docs seized in Mar-a-Lago search
The request was included in a federal lawsuit, the first filing by Trump's legal team in the two weeks since the search.
The request was included in a federal lawsuit, the first filing by Trump's legal team in the two weeks since the search.
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.
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.
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.
Indiana GOP chooses replacement for Rep. Walorksi after fatal car crash
Rudy Yakym previously served as finance director for Jacki Walorski's 2012 campaign.
Rudy Yakym previously served as finance director for Jacki Walorski's 2012 campaign.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social media companies offer few changes to safeguard US midterm elections
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
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.
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.
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.