Rep. Rashida Tlaib apologizes over Trump slam, but only for causing 'distraction'
(FOX NEWS) - Freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who last week made expletive-laced remarks about impeaching President Trump, characterized the comments Tuesday as “a distraction,” which she reasoned was the only cause for apology.
(FOX NEWS) - Freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who last week made expletive-laced remarks about impeaching President Trump, characterized the comments Tuesday as “a distraction,” which she reasoned was the only cause for apology.
Supervisor Yee ‘humbled and honored' after being elected SF board president
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday 7-4 for Supervisor Norman Yee as the board's newest president.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday 7-4 for Supervisor Norman Yee as the board's newest president.
Trump pleads on TV for wall money; Dems say he 'stokes fear'
In a somber televised plea, President Donald Trump urged congressional Democrats to fund his long-promised border wall Tuesday night, blaming illegal immigration for what he called a scourge of drugs and violence in the U.S. and framing the debate over the partial government shutdown in stark terms. "This is a choice between right and wrong," he declared.
In a somber televised plea, President Donald Trump urged congressional Democrats to fund his long-promised border wall Tuesday night, blaming illegal immigration for what he called a scourge of drugs and violence in the U.S. and framing the debate over the partial government shutdown in stark terms. "This is a choice between right and wrong," he declared.
Trump seeks an edge in shutdown fight with TV address
Fighting for advantage in the government shutdown battle, President Donald Trump aimed to use a prime-time address Tuesday to convince Americans he needs billions of dollars from Congress for his long-promised border wall to resolve security and humanitarian problems he contends have reached a crisis pitch. He was sure to face intense pushback from Democrats.
Fighting for advantage in the government shutdown battle, President Donald Trump aimed to use a prime-time address Tuesday to convince Americans he needs billions of dollars from Congress for his long-promised border wall to resolve security and humanitarian problems he contends have reached a crisis pitch. He was sure to face intense pushback from Democrats.
USDA: Food stamps will be funded through February
The Trump administration says benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will be funded through February should the government shutdown continue.
The Trump administration says benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will be funded through February should the government shutdown continue.
Bill proposes phasing out paper receipts for purchases in the drug store
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A state assemblyman from San Francisco on Tuesday introduced legislation that would seek to phase out paper receipts and make electronic receipts the default practice when making a purchase.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A state assemblyman from San Francisco on Tuesday introduced legislation that would seek to phase out paper receipts and make electronic receipts the default practice when making a purchase.
Don't call her first lady: Jennifer Siebel Newsom the California governor's first partner
Jennifer Siebel Newsom does not want to be called the first lady of California. Instead, the 44-year-old Marin County native and filmmaker, wants to be called the first partner,
Jennifer Siebel Newsom does not want to be called the first lady of California. Instead, the 44-year-old Marin County native and filmmaker, wants to be called the first partner,
Filing accuses Manafort of lying about sharing poll data with alleged Russian associate
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort shared polling data during the 2016 presidential campaign with a business associate accused of having ties to Russian intelligence, and prosecutors say he lied to them about it, according to a court filing Tuesday.
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort shared polling data during the 2016 presidential campaign with a business associate accused of having ties to Russian intelligence, and prosecutors say he lied to them about it, according to a court filing Tuesday.
What air travelers should know about the government shutdown
The partial government shutdown is starting to affect air travel. Over the weekend, some airports had long lines at checkpoints, apparently caused by a rising number of security officers calling in sick as they face the prospect of missing their first paycheck this week.
The partial government shutdown is starting to affect air travel. Over the weekend, some airports had long lines at checkpoints, apparently caused by a rising number of security officers calling in sick as they face the prospect of missing their first paycheck this week.
Jerry Brown's legacy as California's historic four-term governor
As the page turns on Jerry Brown's historic four terms as California's top elected official and some five decades in Golden State politics, he took time to look back at what he regards as his legacy for Californians, posting a video message online during his final days in office. In Sacramento Friday, moving trucks pulled up and a procession of Brown's possessions came streaming out of the...
As the page turns on Jerry Brown's historic four terms as California's top elected official and some five decades in Golden State politics, he took time to look back at what he regards as his legacy for Californians, posting a video message online during his final days in office. In Sacramento Friday, moving trucks pulled up and a procession of Brown's possessions came streaming out of the...
Excerpts from California Gov. Newsom's inaugural address
Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday as California's 40th governor. In his inaugural address, Newsom celebrated the "California Dream," chided the Trump administration and vowed to help the poor, children and immigrants.
Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday as California's 40th governor. In his inaugural address, Newsom celebrated the "California Dream," chided the Trump administration and vowed to help the poor, children and immigrants.
Sweet Moment: Gov. Newsom's toddler steals the show at inauguration
Some may say that Governor Gavin Newsom's youngest son stole the show at this inauguration. Newsom's two-year-old son Dutch William walked on stage with his pacifier and blankie as Newsom was speaking.
Some may say that Governor Gavin Newsom's youngest son stole the show at this inauguration. Newsom's two-year-old son Dutch William walked on stage with his pacifier and blankie as Newsom was speaking.
California's Gov. Gavin Newsom rebukes White House in inaugural, his son steals the show
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday and immediately drew sharp battle lines with President Donald Trump, pledging to enact "progressive, principled" policies as the antidote to the White House's "corruption and incompetence."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday and immediately drew sharp battle lines with President Donald Trump, pledging to enact "progressive, principled" policies as the antidote to the White House's "corruption and incompetence."
SNAP food stamp program recipients could be impacted if government shutdown continues into February
Food stamps for millions of Americans are at risk of being reduced if government shutdown stretches into February.
Food stamps for millions of Americans are at risk of being reduced if government shutdown stretches into February.
From Brown to Newsom, California to see new style, substance
When Gov. Jerry Brown cedes power to Gavin Newsom, it will be the first time since 1887 that California has had consecutive Democratic governors. But California isn't getting a carbon copy in substance or style.
When Gov. Jerry Brown cedes power to Gavin Newsom, it will be the first time since 1887 that California has had consecutive Democratic governors. But California isn't getting a carbon copy in substance or style.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls herself 'radical,' says her mistakes don't compare to Trump's 'lies'
(FOX NEWS) - Rising Democratic star Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., told CBS News' “60 Minutes” in an interview broadcast Sunday that she is “a radical” who wants to use her newfound position in Congress to make new progressive laws in America. “If that’s what radical means, then call me a radical,” Ocasio-Cortez said, when questioned...
(FOX NEWS) - Rising Democratic star Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., told CBS News' “60 Minutes” in an interview broadcast Sunday that she is “a radical” who wants to use her newfound position in Congress to make new progressive laws in America. “If that’s what radical means, then call me a radical,” Ocasio-Cortez said, when questioned...
Trump says he needs to deal with Dem leaders to end shutdown
President Donald Trump held out little hope Sunday that another round of talks between top aides and congressional staff would produce meaningful progress toward ending the partial government shutdown, seeming to undercut his team by saying he needed to deal directly with Democratic leaders.
President Donald Trump held out little hope Sunday that another round of talks between top aides and congressional staff would produce meaningful progress toward ending the partial government shutdown, seeming to undercut his team by saying he needed to deal directly with Democratic leaders.
Muir Woods to close Monday because of government shutdown
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Muir Woods National Monument in Northern California will close beginning on Monday due to problems with overflowing trash cans and toilets during the partial government shutdown.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Muir Woods National Monument in Northern California will close beginning on Monday due to problems with overflowing trash cans and toilets during the partial government shutdown.
Watch: Youngest woman elected to Congress responds to dance video haters by dancing more
The youngest woman ever to be sworn into Congress attracted some haters this week after a Twitter troll shared a video of her gleefully dancing on the roof of a building when she was in college. In response, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared a video of her dancing more.
The youngest woman ever to be sworn into Congress attracted some haters this week after a Twitter troll shared a video of her gleefully dancing on the roof of a building when she was in college. In response, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared a video of her dancing more.
'We need protection': Minnesota mom pleads with lawmakers to cap insulin costs
A Richfield mother says her son died because he couldn’t afford his insulin, and she’s asking state lawmakers to help her take on drug companies over the issue.
A Richfield mother says her son died because he couldn’t afford his insulin, and she’s asking state lawmakers to help her take on drug companies over the issue.