High-profile housing bill fails to pass California Senate
California lawmakers have failed to pass the most ambitious proposal yet to combat a growing housing crisis.
California lawmakers have failed to pass the most ambitious proposal yet to combat a growing housing crisis.
Trump defenders: Ukraine trade no grounds for impeachment
In a striking shift from President Donald Trump’s claims of “perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defenders asserted Wednesday at his Senate trial that a trade of U.S. military aid for political favors — even if proven — could not be grounds for his impeachment.
In a striking shift from President Donald Trump’s claims of “perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defenders asserted Wednesday at his Senate trial that a trade of U.S. military aid for political favors — even if proven — could not be grounds for his impeachment.
GOP strains to contain Bolton fallout in impeachment trial
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is shifting to questions from senators, a pivotal juncture as Republicans lack the votes to block witnesses and face a potential setback in their hope of ending the trial with a quick acquittal.
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is shifting to questions from senators, a pivotal juncture as Republicans lack the votes to block witnesses and face a potential setback in their hope of ending the trial with a quick acquittal.
GOP lacks votes to block trial witnesses, McConnell concedes
President Donald Trump's lawyers have made their closing case for a speedy impeachment acquittal, but Republicans who heard hours of arguments signaled that they were not yet ready to block witnesses and bring the trial to a close
President Donald Trump's lawyers have made their closing case for a speedy impeachment acquittal, but Republicans who heard hours of arguments signaled that they were not yet ready to block witnesses and bring the trial to a close
John Kelly, former White House chief of staff, says ‘I believe Bolton’
John Kelly's supportive remarks came after reports that John Bolton’s book manuscript contained an account of an August conversation the former national security adviser had with Trump.
John Kelly's supportive remarks came after reports that John Bolton’s book manuscript contained an account of an August conversation the former national security adviser had with Trump.
Trump team wrapping up trial defense as senators mull Bolton
President Donald Trump’s legal team neared the end of his impeachment trial defense Tuesday, arguing that presidents cannot be removed from office over “vague” allegations of misconduct. But most attention was on the separate turmoil over whether trial witnesses will be summoned.
President Donald Trump’s legal team neared the end of his impeachment trial defense Tuesday, arguing that presidents cannot be removed from office over “vague” allegations of misconduct. But most attention was on the separate turmoil over whether trial witnesses will be summoned.
President Trump's Middle East peace plan calls for Palestinian state, settlement freeze
President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East peace plan Tuesday, calling for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east Jerusalem, saying it is a “win-win” opportunity for both Israel and the Palestinians.
President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East peace plan Tuesday, calling for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east Jerusalem, saying it is a “win-win” opportunity for both Israel and the Palestinians.
Assembly OK's California bill to make sex assault records of police be public even if officer quits
If signed into law, Jordan Cunningham’s bill would close this loophole by making incomplete sexual assault investigation records due to an officer resignation eligible to be released.
If signed into law, Jordan Cunningham’s bill would close this loophole by making incomplete sexual assault investigation records due to an officer resignation eligible to be released.
California officials vow to continue challenging public charge rule
The new rule would also apply to legal immigrants who have received or might receive even small amounts of non-cash assistance through Medicaid, food stamps or housing aid.
The new rule would also apply to legal immigrants who have received or might receive even small amounts of non-cash assistance through Medicaid, food stamps or housing aid.
Supreme Court allows enforcement of new green card rule
The new policy can be used to deny green cards to immigrants over their use of public benefits including Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers, as well as other factors.
The new policy can be used to deny green cards to immigrants over their use of public benefits including Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers, as well as other factors.
Report: Bolton says Trump tied Ukraine funds to Biden probe
The revelation challenges the defense offered up by Trump and his attorneys in his Senate impeachment trial and raises the stakes as the chamber decided this week whether to seek sworn testimony from Bolton and other witnesses.
The revelation challenges the defense offered up by Trump and his attorneys in his Senate impeachment trial and raises the stakes as the chamber decided this week whether to seek sworn testimony from Bolton and other witnesses.
Pompeo lashes out at journalist; NPR defends its reporter
Pompeo claimed in a statement that the incident was “another example of how unhinged the media has become in its quest to hurt” President Donald Trump and his administration.
Pompeo claimed in a statement that the incident was “another example of how unhinged the media has become in its quest to hurt” President Donald Trump and his administration.
Pete Stark, congressman who reshaped health care, dies at 88
Stark's family said he died Friday at his home in Maryland. They did not disclose a cause of death.
Stark's family said he died Friday at his home in Maryland. They did not disclose a cause of death.
Pompeo responds after he yelled at NPR reporter
In Saturday's statement, Pompeo didn't dispute his comments, but believed the conversation was off the record. NPR denies asking for an off the record conversation.
In Saturday's statement, Pompeo didn't dispute his comments, but believed the conversation was off the record. NPR denies asking for an off the record conversation.
Seller auctioning JFK docs from former Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown
The memorabilia once belonged to the former California Governor.
The memorabilia once belonged to the former California Governor.
Rep. Pete Stark dies at 88
Stark represented Alameda County and other parts of California during his 40-year career.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump threatens to cut federal funding to California over abortions
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Sara Zendehnam reports.