Rep. Pete Stark dies at 88
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Stark represented Alameda County and other parts of California during his 40-year career.

Trump defends Sanders, stoking Democratic divisions

During a raucous campaign rally in which Trump critiqued some of his Democratic challengers, the president launched into an unprompted defense of Sanders.

Campaign crunch time forces progressives to eye private jets

Sanders is expected to charter a flight to Iowa this weekend while the Senate trial is in recess. Warren hasn't finalized her plans but is also considering private travel, and Amy Klobuchar hasn't ruled it out. Only Michael Bennet says he'll be flying commercial.

Report: Recording links Trump to Ukraine ambassador ouster

In the conversation, Trump demanded the removal of Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. The recording appears to contradict the president's statements that he did not know Parnas, a key figure in the investigation.

Democrats argue Trump’s blocking of probe rates removal, too

Democratic House prosecutors are launching their final arguments Friday at Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after an impassioned plea to senators to convict him because in the U.S. “right matters.”

March for Life: President Trump becomes 1st sitting president to attend pro-life rally

President Donald Trump called it his “profound honor" on Friday to be the first president to attend the annual anti-abortion gathering in Washington called the March for Life.

Contentious town hall in Dublin over guns with U.S. Rep Eric Swalwell

It was a largely enthusiastic and supportive audience, but there were a dozen gun rights activists who challenged Eric Swalwell about gun control. 

‘Bogus’ Ukraine theory led to Trump’s abuse, Dems tell trial

Democratic House prosecutors argued in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Thursday that he was swept up by a “completely bogus” Ukraine theory pushed by attorney Rudy Giuliani that led to his abuse of presidential power and then impeachment.

President Trump Impeachment Trial: Democrats open 2nd day of arguments in US Senate

House Democrats declared that “no president” has ever abused power the way Donald Trump did in his Ukraine dealings as they opened their second day of arguments Thursday in the historic impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate.

Dems’ impeachment challenge: Making a case with no new facts

The Senate headed into the second day of arguments in President Donald Trump’s impeachment case as House Democrats argue that he abused the power of his office and obstructed Congress for personal political gain ahead of the 2020 election.

Impeachment trial highlights: Democrats roll out case as senators fidget

House Democrats opened arguments in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Wednesday, urging skeptical Republican senators to vote to remove Trump from office to “protect our democracy.”

Trump’s trial opens on fast track, Dems arguing for removal

The U.S. Senate began hearing opening arguments Wednesday in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial with proceedings now on a fast track. First up: Democratic House managers making their case that Trump abused his presidential power and should be removed from office.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks with supporters at annual New Years breakfast in San Francisco

Pelosi (D-San Francisco) said public demand for witness testimony, such as from former National Security Adviser John Bolton, will hopefully force Republican senators to call witnesses.