President Trump takes a swipe at San Francisco & Los Angeles

President Trump took a swipe at the city of San Francisco during his news conference on Saturday, closing out the G20 conference in Osaka, Japan. Reporters asked him a wide range of questions, including trade talks with China, and pressing Russian President Vladimir Putin to make sure Moscow does not interfere in the 2020 U.S. elections. When he was asked about Putin's claim that western-style...

Jimmy Carter: Trump won 2016 election 'because the Russians interfered on his behalf'

Former President Jimmy Carter said Friday he believes President Donald Trump actually lost the 2016 election and is president only because of Russian interference.

Elizabeth Warren calls to decriminalize border crossings

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is the latest 2020 Democrat to be in favor of decriminalizing border crossing as the field of candidates continue to move left on immigration.

2020 Democrats converge in Miami for 1st night of debates

MIAMI (AP) - Ten presidential candidates, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are set to meet on the debate stage for the first night of Democratic debates to offer their pitches to voters and attempt a breakout moment for their campaigns. For many of the White House hopefuls, Wednesday's debate will be the highest-profile opportunity yet to offer their vision for the country.

House passes emergency funding bill for migrant care crisis

It took last-minute changes and a full-court press by top Democratic leaders, but the House passed with relative ease Tuesday a $4.5 billion emergency border aid package to care for thousands of migrant families and unaccompanied children detained after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Congress, FTC cracking down on robocalls

The Trump administration and Congress are on a full-court press against one of the most annoying aspects of modern life: robocalls.

Trump said woman who accused him of sexual assault "not his type"

President Donald Trump said Monday that a New York-based advice columnist who has accused him of sexually assaulting her in a New York City department store in the mid-1990s is not his "type."

Trump: 'Surprise' question about Pence led him to hesitate

President Donald Trump says he hesitated to back a possible 2024 presidential run by Vice President Mike Pence because he was caught off-guard by the question. Given a chance at a do-over, however, Trump still did not endorse his loyal lieutenant.

Amid tough talk, President Trump says he could be Iran's 'best friend'

President Donald Trump said Saturday that military action against Iran was still an option for its downing of an unmanned U.S. military aircraft, but amid heightened tensions he dangled the prospect of eventually becoming an unlikely "best friend" of America's longtime Middle Eastern adversary.

California governor proposes safety steps for utilities

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is willing to throw a financial lifeline to the state's major utilities dealing with the results of disastrous wildfires -- but only if they agree to concessions including tying executive compensation to safety performance.

Trump faces new sexual assault allegation; he issues denial

A New York-based advice columnist claims Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a dressing room at a Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s, according to a first-person account published Friday by New York magazine.

Sacramento vaccine bill moves ahead

A California Assembly committee has advanced a bill to tighten the state's rules on vaccination exemptions. But there remains disagreement about the measure among Assembly Democrats. Some members of the Assembly Health Committee say the bill will help protect children amid a surge in measles cases across the country.

Appeals court allows Trump abortion rules to take effect

A federal appeals court says new Trump administration rules imposing additional hurdles for women seeking abortions can take effect. Courts in Washington, Oregon and California had blocked the rules from taking effect. The rules ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals and prohibit clinics that receive federal money from sharing office space with abortion providers - a...

Uber, Lyft drivers seeking protections rally in support of AB5

Uber and Lyft drivers held a rally Tuesday outside of Uber's San  Francisco headquarters to support new state legislation that could convert  drivers from gig workers to employees.        

California governor, lawmaker alter proposed vaccine rules

California public health officials would have oversight of doctors and schools with high numbers of medical exemptions for vaccinations under a legislative compromise announced Tuesday.

San Francisco moves closer to nation's 1st e-cigarette ban

San Francisco supervisors moved a step closer Tuesday to becoming the first city in the U.S. to ban all sales of electronic cigarettes to crack down on youth vaping. Supervisors unanimously approved a ban on the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes.

Trump threatens to deport millions of people living illegally in U.S., Oakland mayor responds

President Donald Trump is threatening to remove millions of people living in the country illegally on the eve of formally announcing his re-election bid, prompting the Oakland mayor to remain steadfast in her commitment to protect residents living in her city, no matter their legal status.

Trump campaign fires pollsters after mixed messaging

When President Donald Trump's internal polling suggested he was trailing Democrats in crucial states earlier this year, it did what any campaign would do: tried to bury the bad numbers.

Israel moves to name Golan settlement after Trump

The Trump name graces apartment towers, hotels and golf courses. Now it is the namesake of a tiny Israeli settlement in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights.