Feinstein says she hasn't considered leaving Senate early
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she hasn't thought about retiring before her term ends in 2024 and defended herself against recent criticism of her job performance.
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she hasn't thought about retiring before her term ends in 2024 and defended herself against recent criticism of her job performance.
Organizers of Newsom recall effort say they're seeing renewed support
Organizers of an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom say they're seeing increased support from people frustrated with his handling of COVID19 shutdowns and restrictions.
Organizers of an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom say they're seeing increased support from people frustrated with his handling of COVID19 shutdowns and restrictions.
Trump cuts healthcare funds to California over abortions
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.
Biden introduces Pete Buttigieg as his transportation secretary pick
Pete Buttigieg, the 38-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, would also be the first openly gay person confirmed by the Senate to a Cabinet post.
Pete Buttigieg, the 38-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, would also be the first openly gay person confirmed by the Senate to a Cabinet post.
Congress closing in on $900B COVID relief deal that could include second stimulus check
The measure under discussion, which costs about $900 billion, is expected to exclude two of the most contentious issues: funding for state and local governments and a liability shield for businesses against coronavirus-related lawsuits.
The measure under discussion, which costs about $900 billion, is expected to exclude two of the most contentious issues: funding for state and local governments and a liability shield for businesses against coronavirus-related lawsuits.
Biden adds Buttigieg as transportation secretary, Granholm as energy chief
President-elect Joe Biden picked his former rival Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation.
President-elect Joe Biden picked his former rival Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation.
Biden, Harris, Trump, Pence should get coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
AP sources: Biden set to add Buttigieg, Granholm to Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to pick his former rival Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to pick his former rival Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary.
GOP leader McConnell finally acknowledges Biden won election
The Republican leader’s statement, delivered in a speech on the Senate floor, ends weeks of silence over President Donald Trump’s defeat. It came a day after electors met and officially affirmed Biden’s election win.
The Republican leader’s statement, delivered in a speech on the Senate floor, ends weeks of silence over President Donald Trump’s defeat. It came a day after electors met and officially affirmed Biden’s election win.
Interest is lively at deadline for 'Obamacare' sign-ups
A crush of sign-ups expected Tuesday on the last day of open enrollment for HealthCare.gov could help solidify the standing of "Obamacare" as an improbable survivor in the Donald Trump years.
A crush of sign-ups expected Tuesday on the last day of open enrollment for HealthCare.gov could help solidify the standing of "Obamacare" as an improbable survivor in the Donald Trump years.
Bay Area electors reflect on Electoral College vote
Two Bay Area electors reflect on casting their votes for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the Electoral College.
Two Bay Area electors reflect on casting their votes for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the Electoral College.
‘Democracy prevailed’: Biden addresses nation after Electoral College votes secure his win
“Our democracy — pushed, tested, threatened — proved to be resilient, true and strong,” President-elect Joe Biden said. “More Americans voted this year than have ever voted in the history of the United States of America.”
“Our democracy — pushed, tested, threatened — proved to be resilient, true and strong,” President-elect Joe Biden said. “More Americans voted this year than have ever voted in the history of the United States of America.”
Attorney General Bill Barr to leave White House just before Christmas, Trump announces
President Donald Trump announced Monday that Attorney General William Barr will leave the White House before Christmas.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that Attorney General William Barr will leave the White House before Christmas.
COVID-19 relief: New round of stimulus checks remains up in the air as time ticks down
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is unveiling a proposal for COVID-19 relief as Congress searches for a final agreement. The
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is unveiling a proposal for COVID-19 relief as Congress searches for a final agreement. The
Biden campaign raised $1B+ in record-breaking fundraising haul
The previous fundraising record was set by then-Sen. Barack Obama in his successful 2008 campaign for the White House.
The previous fundraising record was set by then-Sen. Barack Obama in his successful 2008 campaign for the White House.
Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory
Trump bemoaned the decision late Friday, tweeting: "The Supreme Court really let us down. No Wisdom, No Courage!"
Trump bemoaned the decision late Friday, tweeting: "The Supreme Court really let us down. No Wisdom, No Courage!"
Former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano reacts to Biden's cabinet picks
Former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano says President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet picks so far are "an impressive group."
Former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano says President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet picks so far are "an impressive group."
AP source: Cuomo among contenders for attorney general pick
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is one of several contenders under consideration by President-elect Joe Biden for the role of attorney general, a person with knowledge of the search process said Friday.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is one of several contenders under consideration by President-elect Joe Biden for the role of attorney general, a person with knowledge of the search process said Friday.
Congress passes gov't funding bill to avoid shutdown
Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.