California lawmakers advance 3 bills spurred by coronavirus
The two weeks of “COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave” would be in place for as long as there are any local or state emergency declarations.
The two weeks of “COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave” would be in place for as long as there are any local or state emergency declarations.
DACA changes will be temporary, Dept. of Homeland Security says
Changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, known as DACA, will be temporary, according to the acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
Changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, known as DACA, will be temporary, according to the acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
'Masks for All' bill would provide three free masks for everyone in the United States
The bill would ramp up domestic production of masks and send three high-quality, reusable masks to every person in the United States through the U.S. postal service, free of charge.
The bill would ramp up domestic production of masks and send three high-quality, reusable masks to every person in the United States through the U.S. postal service, free of charge.
USPS urges jurisdictions to advise voters to request mail-in ballots no less than 15 days before election
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
Biden's notes: ‘Do not hold grudges’ against Kamala Harris
Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.
Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.
CA Democrats want to "fill gaps" if $600 unemployment boost is slashed
Millions of Californians received their last $600 supplemental unemployment benefit last week. There's disagreement on Capitol Hill over how to continue the program.
Millions of Californians received their last $600 supplemental unemployment benefit last week. There's disagreement on Capitol Hill over how to continue the program.
AG William Barr defends aggressive federal response to protests
Barr pushed back against angry, skeptical Democrats who said Trump’s administration is unconstitutionally suppressing dissent.
Barr pushed back against angry, skeptical Democrats who said Trump’s administration is unconstitutionally suppressing dissent.
Democrats, GOP far apart as coronavirus aid talks intensify
The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast.
The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast.
Trump administration won't accept new DACA applications
The Trump administration says it will deny new applications for so-called “Dreamer” immigrants and limit renewals to one year instead of two.
The Trump administration says it will deny new applications for so-called “Dreamer” immigrants and limit renewals to one year instead of two.
SJ Mayor Sam Liccardo drops 'strong mayor' plan
Mayor Sam Liccardo on Monday quietly dropped his push for a "strong mayor" initiative that would extend his term by two years and increase his powers.
Mayor Sam Liccardo on Monday quietly dropped his push for a "strong mayor" initiative that would extend his term by two years and increase his powers.
California's Central Valley has disproportionately high coronavirus positivity rates
Newsom announced that $52 million will be dispersed to eight counties in the region, which will be spent on better quarantine conditions, testing methods and enhancing support for health care workers.
Newsom announced that $52 million will be dispersed to eight counties in the region, which will be spent on better quarantine conditions, testing methods and enhancing support for health care workers.
Democratic National Convention to require masks, distancing
Everyone attending the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee next month will have to wear a face mask, consent to daily testing for COVID-19, fill out questionnaires and maintain a physical distance from others.
Everyone attending the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee next month will have to wear a face mask, consent to daily testing for COVID-19, fill out questionnaires and maintain a physical distance from others.
John Lewis’ body arrives at Capitol to lie in state
he late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda following a procession around the District today.
he late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda following a procession around the District today.
Pelosi dubs Trump 'Mr. Make Matters Worse' over handling of coronavirus pandemic
“This president, I have a new name for him, Mr. Make Matters Worse,” Pelosi said.
“This president, I have a new name for him, Mr. Make Matters Worse,” Pelosi said.
Body of civil rights icon John Lewis crosses Selma bridge
The bridge became a landmark in the fight for racial justice when Lewis and other civil rights marchers were beaten there 55 years ago on “Bloody Sunday,” a key event that helped galvanize support for the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Lewis returned to Selma each March in commemoration.
The bridge became a landmark in the fight for racial justice when Lewis and other civil rights marchers were beaten there 55 years ago on “Bloody Sunday,” a key event that helped galvanize support for the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Lewis returned to Selma each March in commemoration.
John Lewis funeral to be held at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist
The funeral for the late civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis will be held Thursday at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, which the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once led.
The funeral for the late civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis will be held Thursday at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, which the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once led.
Mnuchin: Virus aid package soon, $1,200 checks by August
Mnuchin told reporters at the Capitol that extending an expiring unemployment benefit — but reducing it substantially — was a top priority for Trump.
Mnuchin told reporters at the Capitol that extending an expiring unemployment benefit — but reducing it substantially — was a top priority for Trump.
Analysis: New Trump order would cost California a congressional seat
At least four lawsuits or notices of a legal challenge have been filed seeking to halt the directive.
At least four lawsuits or notices of a legal challenge have been filed seeking to halt the directive.
Political writer Joe Garofoli talks about the major topics surrounding the 2020 election
Senior political writer Joe Garofoli from the San Francisco Chronicle speaks with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat during Mornings on Two on Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Senior political writer Joe Garofoli from the San Francisco Chronicle speaks with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat during Mornings on Two on Saturday, July 25, 2020.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.