AP sources: Biden picks Lloyd Austin as defense secretary
If confirmed by the Senate, Austin would be the first Black leader of the Pentagon.
If confirmed by the Senate, Austin would be the first Black leader of the Pentagon.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
Biden picks Calif. AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Inauguration planners rethink how to party in age of virus
While lots of details are still to be worked out, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.
While lots of details are still to be worked out, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.
Trump presses Georgia governor to help subvert election
The race in Georgia was certified for President-elect Joe Biden and affirmed by the state's Republican election officials as a fairly conducted and counted vote
The race in Georgia was certified for President-elect Joe Biden and affirmed by the state's Republican election officials as a fairly conducted and counted vote
Latino caucus urges Gov. Newsom to prioritize vaccine for farmworkers
California's Latino caucus is urging Gov. Newsom to include the state's farmworkers in the first prioritized phase of the COVID vaccine process when it becomes available.
California's Latino caucus is urging Gov. Newsom to include the state's farmworkers in the first prioritized phase of the COVID vaccine process when it becomes available.
Former legislative aide accuses California lawmaker of rape
It's at least the sixth woman to accuse Calif. Assemblyman Bill Brough of sexual assault or harassment in the past decade.
It's at least the sixth woman to accuse Calif. Assemblyman Bill Brough of sexual assault or harassment in the past decade.
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
Trump aide banned from Justice after trying to get case info
Heidi Stirrup was told to leave after top Justice officials learned of her efforts to collect insider information about ongoing cases and the department’s work on election fraud.
Heidi Stirrup was told to leave after top Justice officials learned of her efforts to collect insider information about ongoing cases and the department’s work on election fraud.
Longtime Gov. Newsom friend arrested for domestic violence, child abuse
Political strategist Nathan Ballard allegedly tried to suffocate a four-year-old with a pillow after pushing his wife at an upscale Napa County resort.
Political strategist Nathan Ballard allegedly tried to suffocate a four-year-old with a pillow after pushing his wife at an upscale Napa County resort.
Mayor Breed calls criticism of her French Laundry visit ‘fair’
San Francisco's mayor says criticism of her French Laundry visit is "fair."
San Francisco's mayor says criticism of her French Laundry visit is "fair."
Trump teases 2024 presidential run during White House Christmas party
President Donald Trump is teasing running again for president in 2024 as he hosted a holiday reception at the White House.
President Donald Trump is teasing running again for president in 2024 as he hosted a holiday reception at the White House.
Bush, Obama, Clinton say they’d get COVID-19 vaccine publicly to boost confidence
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
Austin Mayor Adler apologizes for traveling internationally against own COVID guidance
Adler, while telling Austinites to stay home, took a flight and also ate outside at a restaurant with 20 other people in early November.
Adler, while telling Austinites to stay home, took a flight and also ate outside at a restaurant with 20 other people in early November.
Feinstein picks Padilla in jockeying for Harris' Senate seat
Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she would like California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to join her in the U.S. Senate when Kamala Harris becomes vice president.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she would like California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to join her in the U.S. Senate when Kamala Harris becomes vice president.
'Someone's gonna get shot': Georgia official calls out Trump, senators over harsh election rhetoric
Gabriel Sterling, the Voting Systems Manager for the Georgia Secretary of State's office, came out swinging during a press conference Tuesday afternoon after weeks of harassment, threats, and division.
Gabriel Sterling, the Voting Systems Manager for the Georgia Secretary of State's office, came out swinging during a press conference Tuesday afternoon after weeks of harassment, threats, and division.
DOJ probing scheme to lobby White House for presidential pardon
The Justice Department is investigating a secret scheme to lobby White House officials for a pardon as well as a related plot to offer a hefty political contribution in exchange for clemency.
The Justice Department is investigating a secret scheme to lobby White House officials for a pardon as well as a related plot to offer a hefty political contribution in exchange for clemency.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo attended Thanksgiving gathering that violated state's rules
The mayor apologized for his Thanksgiving gathering and said he is committed to doing better.
The mayor apologized for his Thanksgiving gathering and said he is committed to doing better.
Attorney General Bill Barr says no evidence of widespread fraud in 2020 election
Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.