SF district attorney candidates gear up for Tuesday debate
Four candidates vying for the post of San Francisco district attorney are set to debate Tuesday evening at the University of California Hastings School of Law.
Four candidates vying for the post of San Francisco district attorney are set to debate Tuesday evening at the University of California Hastings School of Law.
Trump, Republican party sue over California tax return law
The Trump campaign and Republican Party sued California on Tuesday over a new law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to run in the state's primary, legislation that was aimed at prying loose President Donald Trump's returns.
The Trump campaign and Republican Party sued California on Tuesday over a new law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to run in the state's primary, legislation that was aimed at prying loose President Donald Trump's returns.
Gun violence the impromptu topic at East Bay congressman's town hall
East Bay Congressman Mark DeSaulnier is among those calling on the U.S. Senate to reconvene and act on pending gun bills.
East Bay Congressman Mark DeSaulnier is among those calling on the U.S. Senate to reconvene and act on pending gun bills.
Trump vows urgent action after shootings, offers few details
Speaking out against weekend mass shootings that rocked a nation, President Donald Trump on Monday called for bipartisan solutions to the bloodshed but offered few details and faced pointed questions from Democrats about whether he had the moral authority to rally America against the spasm of violence and racism.
Speaking out against weekend mass shootings that rocked a nation, President Donald Trump on Monday called for bipartisan solutions to the bloodshed but offered few details and faced pointed questions from Democrats about whether he had the moral authority to rally America against the spasm of violence and racism.
Trump claims he wants stronger gun measures, doesn't say how
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump claimed Monday he wanted Washington to "come together" after two weekend mass shootings on legislation providing "strong background checks" for gun users, but he provided no details and previous gun control measures have languished in the Republican-controlled Senate.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump claimed Monday he wanted Washington to "come together" after two weekend mass shootings on legislation providing "strong background checks" for gun users, but he provided no details and previous gun control measures have languished in the Republican-controlled Senate.
President Trump's pick for national intelligence director, John Ratcliffe, is withdrawing
President Donald Trump says John Ratcliffe, his pick for national intelligence director, will stay in Congress and cited unfair media coverage as part of the reason.
President Donald Trump says John Ratcliffe, his pick for national intelligence director, will stay in Congress and cited unfair media coverage as part of the reason.
Juul Labs ramps up political donations, mostly to Democrats
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs gave nearly $100,000 to members of Congress during the first half of 2019 as the company faced the bulk of the blame for a surge of underage vaping and calls for tighter government regulation of the industry.
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs gave nearly $100,000 to members of Congress during the first half of 2019 as the company faced the bulk of the blame for a surge of underage vaping and calls for tighter government regulation of the industry.
Democratic debate night 2 intensifies divisions between Presidential hopefuls
From the beginning, Joe Biden knew he would take heat at Wednesday's presidential debate. He was right - but he was not alone. The evening marked some of the toughest attacks California Sen. Kamala Harris has faced as a candidate. The exchanges were part of a broader ideological fight for the future of the Democratic Party.
From the beginning, Joe Biden knew he would take heat at Wednesday's presidential debate. He was right - but he was not alone. The evening marked some of the toughest attacks California Sen. Kamala Harris has faced as a candidate. The exchanges were part of a broader ideological fight for the future of the Democratic Party.
Democrats in night 2 of 2nd presidential debate tackle health care, Trump, immigration, climate
Night two of the Democrats' second set of presidential primary debates in Detroit featured former Vice President Joe Biden flanked by California Senator Kamala Harris and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.
Night two of the Democrats' second set of presidential primary debates in Detroit featured former Vice President Joe Biden flanked by California Senator Kamala Harris and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.
Democratic candidates spar over health care in first half of 2nd presidential primary debate
The first heat of the Democrats' second round of presidential primary debates in Detroit featured 10 candidates vying for the nomination, and the discussions became heated over issues and policies surrounding health care, race, immigration, the military and age.
The first heat of the Democrats' second round of presidential primary debates in Detroit featured 10 candidates vying for the nomination, and the discussions became heated over issues and policies surrounding health care, race, immigration, the military and age.
California governor signs bill on presidential tax returns
California's Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state's primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump.
California's Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state's primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump.
Mayor Schaaf took illegal campaign contributions, public ethics commission finds
Staff with the Oakland Public Ethics Commission has found that Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's campaign accepted donations over the legal limit from the owner of several large properties in the city, and has recommended she return the contributions and pay a fine.
Staff with the Oakland Public Ethics Commission has found that Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's campaign accepted donations over the legal limit from the owner of several large properties in the city, and has recommended she return the contributions and pay a fine.
House Dems vote to subpoena Ivanka, Jared private emails
The House Oversight Committee voted along party lines Thursday to authorize subpoenas for personal emails and texts used for official business by top White House aides, including Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
The House Oversight Committee voted along party lines Thursday to authorize subpoenas for personal emails and texts used for official business by top White House aides, including Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
Puerto Rico governor says he will resign Aug. 2
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello said late Wednesday that he will resign Aug. 2 after nearly two weeks of furious protests and political upheaval touched off by a leak of crude and insulting chat messages between him and his top advisers.
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello said late Wednesday that he will resign Aug. 2 after nearly two weeks of furious protests and political upheaval touched off by a leak of crude and insulting chat messages between him and his top advisers.
Louisiana officer fired over Facebook post that suggested Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be shot
A police officer in Louisiana was fired Monday by his department for violating social media policy when he suggested in a Facebook post that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be shot.
A police officer in Louisiana was fired Monday by his department for violating social media policy when he suggested in a Facebook post that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be shot.
Trump drops in on New Jersey wedding, as attendees chant 'USA!'
After a tumultuous and bizarre week in Washington, President Trump unexpectedly dropped in on the wedding of PJ Mongelli and Nicole Marie Mongelli on Saturday night at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey, as enthusiastic attendees broke into chants of "USA."
After a tumultuous and bizarre week in Washington, President Trump unexpectedly dropped in on the wedding of PJ Mongelli and Nicole Marie Mongelli on Saturday night at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey, as enthusiastic attendees broke into chants of "USA."
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on President Trump's racist tweets
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee joined KTVU's Mornings on 2 to talk discuss President Trump's controversial remarks directed towards four Democratic congresswomen of color as well as her recent visit to a migrant detention facility.
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee joined KTVU's Mornings on 2 to talk discuss President Trump's controversial remarks directed towards four Democratic congresswomen of color as well as her recent visit to a migrant detention facility.
Crowd welcomes home Congresswoman Omar at Minnesota airport
A welcome party gathered at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to celebrate Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's return to the state following recent rhetoric by President Donald Trump.
A welcome party gathered at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to celebrate Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's return to the state following recent rhetoric by President Donald Trump.
Bay Area billionaire Tom Steyer on the campaign trail
Billionaire philanthropist turned politician Tom Steyer plans to campaign in the swing state of Ohio this week, with appearances in Cleveland and Columbus.
Billionaire philanthropist turned politician Tom Steyer plans to campaign in the swing state of Ohio this week, with appearances in Cleveland and Columbus.
House derails move to impeach Trump for insults
The House has derailed an effort by a maverick Democrat to impeach President Donald Trump because of his racial insults against four of the party's congresswomen of color. Wednesday's vote to kill the proposal by Texas congressman Al Green was 332-95. Democrats opposed the effort by a 3-to-2 margin, while all Republicans voted to kill it.
The House has derailed an effort by a maverick Democrat to impeach President Donald Trump because of his racial insults against four of the party's congresswomen of color. Wednesday's vote to kill the proposal by Texas congressman Al Green was 332-95. Democrats opposed the effort by a 3-to-2 margin, while all Republicans voted to kill it.