AP: Ivanka, Kushner could profit from tax break they pushed
At an Oval Office gathering earlier this year, President Donald Trump began touting his administration's new real estate investment program, which offers massive tax breaks to developers who invest in downtrodden American communities. He then turned to one of the plan's strongest supporters.
At an Oval Office gathering earlier this year, President Donald Trump began touting his administration's new real estate investment program, which offers massive tax breaks to developers who invest in downtrodden American communities. He then turned to one of the plan's strongest supporters.
Ayers turns down chief of staff job offer from Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's top pick to replace chief of staff John Kelly, Nick Ayers, is no longer expected to fill the role.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's top pick to replace chief of staff John Kelly, Nick Ayers, is no longer expected to fill the role.
Pelosi takes hard line on paying for Trump's border wall
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday rejected the idea of paying for President Donald Trump's border wall in exchange for helping hundreds of thousands of young immigrants avoid deportation.
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday rejected the idea of paying for President Donald Trump's border wall in exchange for helping hundreds of thousands of young immigrants avoid deportation.
South Bay couple worked for George H.W. Bush, remember his impact
A South Bay couple said the late President George H.W. Bush had a profound impact on their lives both professionally and personally. They met while working under him in the White House for four years promoting his domestic policy agenda.
A South Bay couple said the late President George H.W. Bush had a profound impact on their lives both professionally and personally. They met while working under him in the White House for four years promoting his domestic policy agenda.
Oakland, Emeryville mayors collaborate against homelessness
Two cities in Alameda County are tackling homelessness together for the first time. The mayors are combining their resources to try to help get homeless families off the streets.
Two cities in Alameda County are tackling homelessness together for the first time. The mayors are combining their resources to try to help get homeless families off the streets.
Mueller recommends no prison for Flynn, citing cooperation
President Donald Trump's former national security adviser provided so much information to the special counsel's Russia investigation that prosecutors say he shouldn't do any prison time, according to a court filing Tuesday that describes Michael Flynn's cooperation as "substantial."
President Donald Trump's former national security adviser provided so much information to the special counsel's Russia investigation that prosecutors say he shouldn't do any prison time, according to a court filing Tuesday that describes Michael Flynn's cooperation as "substantial."
Gun, ammo, Taser stolen from ATF vehicle in Oakland; Kaplan's letter to Bureau
Oakland City Council member Rebecca Kaplan has sent a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) about gun stolen out of one of their agent's cars last Tuesday.
Oakland City Council member Rebecca Kaplan has sent a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) about gun stolen out of one of their agent's cars last Tuesday.
US, China put brakes on trade dispute with cease-fire
The United States and China reached a 90-day cease-fire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world economic growth. The breakthrough came after a dinner meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires.
The United States and China reached a 90-day cease-fire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world economic growth. The breakthrough came after a dinner meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires.
President Trump to name December 5 a National Day of Mourning for George H.W. Bush
President Trump is slated to attend the Washington funeral of former president George H.W. Bush and will designate next Wednesday a National Day of Mourning, the White House said Saturday.
President Trump is slated to attend the Washington funeral of former president George H.W. Bush and will designate next Wednesday a National Day of Mourning, the White House said Saturday.
Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94
DALLAS (AP) -- Former President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. Family spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush.
DALLAS (AP) -- Former President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. Family spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush.
Trump, Pelosi spark a new power relationship in Washington
They haven't spoken in days, not since President Donald Trump called to congratulate Nancy Pelosi on Democrats' election night win.
They haven't spoken in days, not since President Donald Trump called to congratulate Nancy Pelosi on Democrats' election night win.
Baltimore files lawsuit over Trump administration immigration policy
Baltimore filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the Trump administration alleging that "unlawful" efforts altering a State Department policy are restricting visa applicants and deterring law-abiding immigrants from claiming public assistance.
Baltimore filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the Trump administration alleging that "unlawful" efforts altering a State Department policy are restricting visa applicants and deterring law-abiding immigrants from claiming public assistance.
Pelosi nominated by House Democrats to lead them in new Congress
Nancy Pelosi has been nominated by House Democrats to lead them in the new Congress, but she still faces a showdown vote for House speaker when lawmakers convene in January.
Nancy Pelosi has been nominated by House Democrats to lead them in the new Congress, but she still faces a showdown vote for House speaker when lawmakers convene in January.
House Democrats pick Nancy Pelosi to lead them
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nancy Pelosi has been chosen by House Democrats to lead them in the new Congress, but she still faces a showdown vote for House speaker when lawmakers convene in January. Pelosi ran unopposed as the nominee for speaker in a closed-door Democratic caucus election Wednesday despite unrest from those clamoring for new leadership.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nancy Pelosi has been chosen by House Democrats to lead them in the new Congress, but she still faces a showdown vote for House speaker when lawmakers convene in January. Pelosi ran unopposed as the nominee for speaker in a closed-door Democratic caucus election Wednesday despite unrest from those clamoring for new leadership.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee defeated in pursuit of Democratic caucus chair
House Democrats on Wednesday elected New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to be their chair over Oakland Rep. Barbara Lee.
House Democrats on Wednesday elected New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to be their chair over Oakland Rep. Barbara Lee.
SF city workers continue call to end racial discrimination
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) At a Board of Supervisors hearing today, dozens of African American San Francisco city employees and their supporters called for greater oversight of city departments to address alleged racial discrimination issues across several city departments.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) At a Board of Supervisors hearing today, dozens of African American San Francisco city employees and their supporters called for greater oversight of city departments to address alleged racial discrimination issues across several city departments.
GOP US Sen. Hyde-Smith wins divisive runoff, keeps her seat
Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith won a divisive Mississippi runoff Tuesday, surviving a video-recorded remark decried as racist and defeating a former federal official who hoped to become the state's first African-American senator since Reconstruction.
Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith won a divisive Mississippi runoff Tuesday, surviving a video-recorded remark decried as racist and defeating a former federal official who hoped to become the state's first African-American senator since Reconstruction.
US to appeal judge's order barring asylum restrictions
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday said it would appeal a judge's order barring it from enforcing a ban on asylum for any immigrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border, after the president's attack on the judge prompted an extraordinary rebuke from the nation's chief justice. The Justice Department filed a notice Tuesday saying it will appeal the order to the 9th U.S....
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday said it would appeal a judge's order barring it from enforcing a ban on asylum for any immigrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border, after the president's attack on the judge prompted an extraordinary rebuke from the nation's chief justice. The Justice Department filed a notice Tuesday saying it will appeal the order to the 9th U.S....
Mueller: Ex-Trump campaign chair lied to investigators in Russia probe, broke plea agreement
The special counsel in the Russia investigation is accusing former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort of violating his plea agreement by repeatedly lying to federal investigators, an extraordinary allegation that could expose him to a lengthier prison sentence — and potentially more criminal charges.
The special counsel in the Russia investigation is accusing former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort of violating his plea agreement by repeatedly lying to federal investigators, an extraordinary allegation that could expose him to a lengthier prison sentence — and potentially more criminal charges.
Democrats shun idea of Pelosi floor fight in speaker's race
Call it the chaos theory for picking the next House speaker.
Call it the chaos theory for picking the next House speaker.