DOJ told Trump he's named in Epstein files, WSJ reports

President Trump was reportedly told in May that his name is mentioned multiple times in the Jeffrey Epstein case files, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

Trump admin cracks down on Mexico's 'blatant disregard' of aviation deal

The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.

GENIUS Act: Trump signs stablecoin bill into law

President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins into law, a major milestone for the crypto industry.

EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.

Fairfax initiative to recall mayor and vice-mayor says it has adequate signatures

The charming hamlet of Fairfax is involved in a contentious battle over a state mandate  that towns and counties build a lot of new housing or face the steep consequence of the state ignoring local zone restrictions.        

Most Americans believe new tax law will help wealthy more than middle class, poll finds

While Americans admit they have read some details of the Republican spending legislation, more than half think the bill only benefits wealthy people, a recent poll shows.

House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting, foreign aid

Republican majorities in both houses of Congress have now approved President Donald Trump’s clawback of about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid that lawmakers had appropriated. Here's what we know.

Trump administration confirms plans to reopen Alcatraz

The prison on Alcatraz shut down in 1963 due to its high operating costs related to its remote location and the worsening condition of many of its structures.

$4B in federal funding for California's high-speed rail revoked

The Trump administration says it's slamming on the brakes when it comes to California's high-speed rail project, but Gov. Gavin Newsom is saying not so fast. 

"Good Trouble Lives On" protests honor legacy of John Lewis

The legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis will live on across America Thursday, with more than 1,600 events scheduled on the fifth anniversary of his death.

Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports

President Trump denied reports that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but he continued to sharply criticize the head of the central bank.

ICE moves to end bond hearings for detained migrants, memo shows

ICE will stop granting bond hearings for detained migrants, rather than allow them to go before an immigration judge and potentially remain free while their cases proceed.

Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states

The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.

Santa Clara County: HR-1 will leave more than 450k people without healthcare in the South Bay

Santa Clara County leaders are sharing more concerns about President Trump’s bill HR-1;  they say the cuts to Medicaid funding in the bill will have a massive impact on healthcare for Californians.