Many climate activists support Biden's move to use oil reserve
Democrats and environmentalists mostly support President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record-setting 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the action appeared to contradict the president's long-term goal to fight climate change.
Democrats and environmentalists mostly support President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record-setting 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the action appeared to contradict the president's long-term goal to fight climate change.
Asian American, gay lawmaker booted from California committee
Assemblymember Evan Low's chairmanship and membership on the Business and Professions Committee was stripped without explanation.
Assemblymember Evan Low's chairmanship and membership on the Business and Professions Committee was stripped without explanation.
Rittenhouse acquittal adds to political burden for Biden
The political climate for President Joe Biden may have become even more treacherous after the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.
The political climate for President Joe Biden may have become even more treacherous after the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.
Project Veritas raids were part of theft probe, Feds confirm
Federal prosecutors have confirmed in a court filing Friday that FBI agents seized electronic devices from people connected with the conservative group Project Veritas as part of an investigation into interstate transportation of stolen property.
Federal prosecutors have confirmed in a court filing Friday that FBI agents seized electronic devices from people connected with the conservative group Project Veritas as part of an investigation into interstate transportation of stolen property.
Democratic concerns about 2024 fueled by Biden's political standing
Some Democrats have begun saying out loud what others are saying privately — that Joe Biden’s political standing is so weak less than a year into his presidency that he may not be able to win reelection in 2024 if he were to run again.
Some Democrats have begun saying out loud what others are saying privately — that Joe Biden’s political standing is so weak less than a year into his presidency that he may not be able to win reelection in 2024 if he were to run again.
San Mateo Supervisor enters race to fill Representative Jackie Speier's seat in Congress
Candidates are starting to enter the race to fill the seat of retiring Peninsula Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Supervisor David Canepa officially announced Saturday he will be running.
Candidates are starting to enter the race to fill the seat of retiring Peninsula Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Supervisor David Canepa officially announced Saturday he will be running.
San Mateo Co. supervisor to launch campaign for Rep. Speier's Congressional seat
San Mateo County Board Of Supervisors President David Canepa will announce this weekend he is launching a campaign for U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier's Congressional seat. Speier announced this week, she will not run for re-election in 2022.
San Mateo County Board Of Supervisors President David Canepa will announce this weekend he is launching a campaign for U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier's Congressional seat. Speier announced this week, she will not run for re-election in 2022.
House passes Biden’s social spending, climate bill, sending measure to Senate
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
House moves toward OK of Dems' sweeping social, climate bill
A divided House is moving toward passage of Democrats' expansive social and environment bill.
A divided House is moving toward passage of Democrats' expansive social and environment bill.
House censures Arizona Rep. Gosar for violent video in rare rebuke
The House voted Wednesday to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona for posting an animated video that depicted him killing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword, an extraordinary rebuke that highlighted the political strains testing Washington and the country.
The House voted Wednesday to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona for posting an animated video that depicted him killing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword, an extraordinary rebuke that highlighted the political strains testing Washington and the country.
Wilma Chan's chief of staff appointed to fill her seat on board of supervisors
Following the untimely death of Supervisor Wilma Chan, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Chan's former Chief of Staff Dave Brown to replace her.
Following the untimely death of Supervisor Wilma Chan, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Chan's former Chief of Staff Dave Brown to replace her.
Bay Area reacts to Congresswoman Jackie Speier announcing retirement from Congress
The political world reacted to the news Tuesday that is longtime Peninsula Congresswoman Jackie Speier will not run for reelection next year.
The political world reacted to the news Tuesday that is longtime Peninsula Congresswoman Jackie Speier will not run for reelection next year.
Michelle Wu sworn in as Boston’s first woman elected mayor
Michelle Wu was sworn in Tuesday as Boston’s first woman and first person of color elected mayor in the city’s long history.
Michelle Wu was sworn in Tuesday as Boston’s first woman and first person of color elected mayor in the city’s long history.
One-on-one: Rep. Jackie Speier explains why it's time to 'pass the torch'
“It's bittersweet,” Rep. Jackie Speier told KTVU in a one-on-one interview shortly after she announced her decision first on Twitter. “But it's time to pass the torch to another generation.”
“It's bittersweet,” Rep. Jackie Speier told KTVU in a one-on-one interview shortly after she announced her decision first on Twitter. “But it's time to pass the torch to another generation.”
Wyoming GOP will no longer recognize Rep. Liz Cheney as Republican
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022
Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
White House expects Biden's spending bill to pass House this week
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
Biden picks former FDA chief Robert Califf to lead agency again
President Biden on Friday tapped former FDA commissioner Robert Califf to again lead the U.S. regulatory agency.
President Biden on Friday tapped former FDA commissioner Robert Califf to again lead the U.S. regulatory agency.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski to run for reelection; Trump backs GOP rival
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who voted to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, announced she will run for reelection.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who voted to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, announced she will run for reelection.
House Jan. 6 panel threatens Mark Meadows with contempt if he doesn’t appear for deposition
Committee chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson warned in a letter to Meadows’ attorney that the panel will view Meadows’ defiance as “willful non-compliance.”
Committee chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson warned in a letter to Meadows’ attorney that the panel will view Meadows’ defiance as “willful non-compliance.”