Dick Cheney, influential vice president under George W. Bush, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, who served as the 46th vice president of the United States and played a key role in shaping post-9/11 foreign policy, has died 84. He was known as one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics.

Prop. 50: Californians head to polls to decide fate of redrawing congressional map

California voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of Proposition 50, a controversial ballot measure that would redraw the state’s congressional map and potentially shift five U.S. House seats to Democrats.

Election Day 2025: Final polls for New York City mayor

It's Election Day in NYC, and here's where the final polls stand in the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.

November 4 Election Day 2025: What you need to know

Voters head to polls Tuesday in America’s first major election with key races in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia.

ICE increasing activity in districts, 2 East Bay congressmen say

On the eve of Election Day there are fears federal monitors from the Trump administration may be an intimidating factor that could prevent some Californians from voting, skewing outcomes.

Trump '60 Minutes' interview: Here's what happened

Trump returned to “60 Minutes” for the first time after settling a lawsuit against the newsmagazine. Here's what he said on some topics, from testing nuclear weapons to grocery prices.

Airlines step up as thousands of air traffic controllers go unpaid

Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.

Federal judges require Trump administration continue SNAP funding

Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to fund SNAP, ensuring CalFresh benefits continue amid a looming shortfall in California.

FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.

Bay Area braces for pause in SNAP payments as shutdown continues

Ahead of a possible pause in food assistance payments to low-income families, Bay Area elected officials and nonprofit leaders have announced contingency plans in case the shutdown continues.

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.

SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries

As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.

Prop. 50, gerrymandering and the 2026 mid-term elections

California's Proposition 50 on the Nov. 4 special election ballot has put the state at the center of the nationwide battle over redistricting and gerrymandering to control the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.