SF Ethics Commissioner Kopp resigns citing frustration with commission
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Former state Sen. Quentin Kopp on Tuesday announced he's resigning from the San Francisco Ethics Commission after having served as commissioner for more than two years, citing frustration with the commission's practices.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Former state Sen. Quentin Kopp on Tuesday announced he's resigning from the San Francisco Ethics Commission after having served as commissioner for more than two years, citing frustration with the commission's practices.
Ocasio-Cortez, chief of staff illegally moved $885K in campaign contributions, FEC complaint says
(FOX NEWS) - New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Saikat Chakrabarti, the progressive firebrand's multimillionaire chief of staff, apparently violated campaign finance law by funneling nearly $1 million in contributions from political action committees Chakrabarti established to private companies that he also controlled, according to an explosive complaint filed Monday with the...
(FOX NEWS) - New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Saikat Chakrabarti, the progressive firebrand's multimillionaire chief of staff, apparently violated campaign finance law by funneling nearly $1 million in contributions from political action committees Chakrabarti established to private companies that he also controlled, according to an explosive complaint filed Monday with the...
Maxine Waters says for Trump 'impeachment is the only answer'
(FOX NEWS) - California Democrat Maxine Waters attacked President Trump and said “impeachment is the only answer” on Monday, citing the allegations of obstruction of justice. Waters, who became one of the leading advocates for Trump’s impeachment – even as her own party remains cautious to embrace such position-- has gone to Twitter to announce her latest call for...
(FOX NEWS) - California Democrat Maxine Waters attacked President Trump and said “impeachment is the only answer” on Monday, citing the allegations of obstruction of justice. Waters, who became one of the leading advocates for Trump’s impeachment – even as her own party remains cautious to embrace such position-- has gone to Twitter to announce her latest call for...
Hillary Clinton says she won't run for president in 2020
Hillary Clinton says she won't run for president in 2020, but vows she's "not going anywhere."
Hillary Clinton says she won't run for president in 2020, but vows she's "not going anywhere."
House panel launches new probe of President Trump, his White House, his campaign and businesses
The House Judiciary Committee is launching a sweeping new probe of President Donald Trump, his White House, his campaign and his businesses. The panel is sending document requests to 81 people linked to the president and his associates.
The House Judiciary Committee is launching a sweeping new probe of President Donald Trump, his White House, his campaign and his businesses. The panel is sending document requests to 81 people linked to the president and his associates.
Trump: Colleges that don't support 'free speech' will lose federal funding
President Trump announced Sunday that colleges and universities will get federal research funding only if they meet certain "free speech" standards.
President Trump announced Sunday that colleges and universities will get federal research funding only if they meet certain "free speech" standards.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee running for president
Democratic Washington Governor Jay Inslee is announcing he will seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Democratic Washington Governor Jay Inslee is announcing he will seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Report: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warns of 'list' for moderate Dems who vote with Republicans
(FOX NEWS) - After more than two dozen moderate Democrats broke from their party's progressive wing and sided with Republicans on a legislative amendment Wednesday, New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly sounded the alarm in a closed-door meeting Thursday and said those Democrats were "putting themselves on a list."
(FOX NEWS) - After more than two dozen moderate Democrats broke from their party's progressive wing and sided with Republicans on a legislative amendment Wednesday, New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly sounded the alarm in a closed-door meeting Thursday and said those Democrats were "putting themselves on a list."
House approves bill to expand gun-sale background checks
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday approved a measure requiring federal background checks for all firearms sales and transfers, the first major gun control legislation considered by Congress in nearly 25 years.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday approved a measure requiring federal background checks for all firearms sales and transfers, the first major gun control legislation considered by Congress in nearly 25 years.
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testifies before House oversight committee
In a damning depiction of Donald Trump, the president's former lawyer on Wednesday cast him as a racist and a con man who used his inner circle to cover up politically damaging allegations about sex, and lied throughout the 2016 election campaign about his business interests in Russia.
In a damning depiction of Donald Trump, the president's former lawyer on Wednesday cast him as a racist and a con man who used his inner circle to cover up politically damaging allegations about sex, and lied throughout the 2016 election campaign about his business interests in Russia.
California child support evaders may have name, picture and amount owed published online
Parents who owe more than $5,000 in child support that aren’t making payments may be getting called out publically if California passes a new bill introduced Friday.
Parents who owe more than $5,000 in child support that aren’t making payments may be getting called out publically if California passes a new bill introduced Friday.
Dems block 'born alive' bill to provide medical care to infants who survive failed abortions
(FOX NEWS) - Senate Democrats on Monday blocked a Republican bill that would have threatened prison time for doctors who don't try saving the lives of infants born alive during failed abortions, leading conservatives to wonder openly whether Democrats were embracing "infanticide" to appeal to left-wing voters.
(FOX NEWS) - Senate Democrats on Monday blocked a Republican bill that would have threatened prison time for doctors who don't try saving the lives of infants born alive during failed abortions, leading conservatives to wonder openly whether Democrats were embracing "infanticide" to appeal to left-wing voters.
Cohen prepared testimony: Trump is 'racist,' 'liar,' 'cheat'
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer is preparing to tell a House committee that his former boss knew ahead of time that WikiLeaks would release emails damaging to his rival Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer is preparing to tell a House committee that his former boss knew ahead of time that WikiLeaks would release emails damaging to his rival Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
House OKs Democrats' bill blocking Trump emergency on wall
Democrats ignored a veto threat and rammed legislation through the House Tuesday that would stymie President Donald Trump's bid for billions of extra dollars for his border wall, escalating a clash over whether he was abusing his powers to advance his paramount campaign pledge.
Democrats ignored a veto threat and rammed legislation through the House Tuesday that would stymie President Donald Trump's bid for billions of extra dollars for his border wall, escalating a clash over whether he was abusing his powers to advance his paramount campaign pledge.
House to vote on measure revoking Trump's emergency order
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats are moving quickly to try to roll back President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to siphon billions of dollars from the military to fund construction of a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border. Tuesday's vote in the Democratic-controlled House comes on legislation to revoke Trump's executive order from earlier this month and would send it...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats are moving quickly to try to roll back President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to siphon billions of dollars from the military to fund construction of a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border. Tuesday's vote in the Democratic-controlled House comes on legislation to revoke Trump's executive order from earlier this month and would send it...
Mayor Breed to appoint interim public defender following Adachi's death
The medical examiner’s office says the manner and cause of death for San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi is still under investigation.
The medical examiner’s office says the manner and cause of death for San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi is still under investigation.
Police report provides new details in death of San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi who died suddenly Friday from an apparent heart attack. Adachi started in 1987 as deputy public defender and went on to become a five-time elected public defender for the city.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi who died suddenly Friday from an apparent heart attack. Adachi started in 1987 as deputy public defender and went on to become a five-time elected public defender for the city.
Expectations low as Trump looks for win in North Korea summit
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will head into his second meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un having reframed what would make a successful summit, lowering expectations for Pyongyang's denuclearization while eager to declare a flashy victory to offset the political turmoil he faces at home.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will head into his second meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un having reframed what would make a successful summit, lowering expectations for Pyongyang's denuclearization while eager to declare a flashy victory to offset the political turmoil he faces at home.
NJ lawmakers advance bill to pressure Trump to release taxes
President Donald Trump could miss out on being on the 2020 ballot in New Jersey if he doesn't disclose his tax returns under a bill now advancing.
President Donald Trump could miss out on being on the 2020 ballot in New Jersey if he doesn't disclose his tax returns under a bill now advancing.
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi dead at 59
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi died Friday night. He was 59.
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi died Friday night. He was 59.