Brett Kavanaugh hires team of 4 women as his law clerks, first Supreme Court justice to do so
Brett Kavanaugh, the newest Supreme Court justice, has kept one of the promises he made during his extremely divisive confirmation process: hiring an all-female contingent of law clerks.
Brett Kavanaugh, the newest Supreme Court justice, has kept one of the promises he made during his extremely divisive confirmation process: hiring an all-female contingent of law clerks.
President Donald J. Trump spoke in Orlando today
President Trump visited Orlando this Monday and delivered a speech, as he attended the International Association of Chiefs of Police at the Orange County Convention Center.
President Trump visited Orlando this Monday and delivered a speech, as he attended the International Association of Chiefs of Police at the Orange County Convention Center.
California governor's race: Cox and Newsom outline plans for housing and homelessness
Gubernatorial candidates Gavin Newsom and John Cox have both made affordability and opportunity key messages of their campaigns while offering vastly different roadmaps on how to keep Californians housed and give them a better quality of life.
Gubernatorial candidates Gavin Newsom and John Cox have both made affordability and opportunity key messages of their campaigns while offering vastly different roadmaps on how to keep Californians housed and give them a better quality of life.
Kavanaugh confirmation all but sure after long, bitter fight
After weeks of shocking accusations, hardball politics and rowdy Capitol protests, a pair of wavering senators declared Friday they will back Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation, all but guaranteeing the deeply riven Senate will elevate the conservative jurist to the nation's highest court on Saturday.
After weeks of shocking accusations, hardball politics and rowdy Capitol protests, a pair of wavering senators declared Friday they will back Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation, all but guaranteeing the deeply riven Senate will elevate the conservative jurist to the nation's highest court on Saturday.
‘Not a search for the truth': Kamala Harris blasts GOP on FBI's Kavanaugh investigation
With Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court all but certain after a long, bitter fight, Senator Kamala Harris took to the Senate floor Friday for an impassioned speech and scathing criticism of the FBI's Kavanaugh investigation.
With Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court all but certain after a long, bitter fight, Senator Kamala Harris took to the Senate floor Friday for an impassioned speech and scathing criticism of the FBI's Kavanaugh investigation.
Hundreds gather to oppose Kavanaugh, support Ford in Palo Alto
Hundreds of people gathered in opposition to Judge Brett Kavanaugh in Christine Blasey Ford’s hometown of Palo Alto Thursday night. Many of them were friends and neighbors of Ford. In the middle of the rally, a small group of Kavanaugh supporters showed up.
Hundreds of people gathered in opposition to Judge Brett Kavanaugh in Christine Blasey Ford’s hometown of Palo Alto Thursday night. Many of them were friends and neighbors of Ford. In the middle of the rally, a small group of Kavanaugh supporters showed up.
Key senators undecided as Senate poised to vote on Kavanaugh
The Senate is poised to take a crucial vote Friday on whether to advance Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court as key Republican senators remain undecided amid allegations of sexual misconduct and intense protests that have divided the nation.
The Senate is poised to take a crucial vote Friday on whether to advance Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court as key Republican senators remain undecided amid allegations of sexual misconduct and intense protests that have divided the nation.
Amy Schumer arrested during anti-Kavanaugh sit-in protest
"This is what democracy looks like!" protesters shouted outside the Supreme Court, voicing their opposition to Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the high court but somehow speaking for everyone on every side on a day of passion, chaos and consequence.
"This is what democracy looks like!" protesters shouted outside the Supreme Court, voicing their opposition to Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the high court but somehow speaking for everyone on every side on a day of passion, chaos and consequence.
Trump supporters, protesters flock to Rochester for campaign stop
Plenty of supporters as well as protesters arrived in Rochester, Minn. ahead of President Donald Trump’s campaign stop Thursday.
Plenty of supporters as well as protesters arrived in Rochester, Minn. ahead of President Donald Trump’s campaign stop Thursday.
U.S. judge blocks TPS terminations for immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua
A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the administration of President Donald Trump to allow more than 300,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan to remain in the United States for the time being.
A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the administration of President Donald Trump to allow more than 300,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan to remain in the United States for the time being.
Trump: 'It's a very scary time for young men in America'
Men of America, be afraid. This could happen to you.
Men of America, be afraid. This could happen to you.
McConnell sets Friday test vote on Kavanaugh nomination
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set a crucial threshold vote for Friday on Brett Kavanaugh's tottering Supreme Court nomination, moving his polarized chamber toward a potential confirmation roll call over the weekend that would determine which party wins an election-season battle royale that has consumed the nation.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set a crucial threshold vote for Friday on Brett Kavanaugh's tottering Supreme Court nomination, moving his polarized chamber toward a potential confirmation roll call over the weekend that would determine which party wins an election-season battle royale that has consumed the nation.
Lawyers for Kavanaugh accusers question FBI work so far
Lawyers for two women who accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct say they fear the FBI is not conducting a thorough investigation, as Republican leaders steer toward a decisive vote on the nomination this week.
Lawyers for two women who accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct say they fear the FBI is not conducting a thorough investigation, as Republican leaders steer toward a decisive vote on the nomination this week.
NY Times: Trump got $413M from his dad, much from tax dodges
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Times reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump received at least $413 million from his father over the decades, much of that through dubious tax dodges, including outright fraud.
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Times reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump received at least $413 million from his father over the decades, much of that through dubious tax dodges, including outright fraud.
Oakland's 3rd Tuff Shed camp to open this week
A new city of Oakland-operated village of Tuff Sheds to temporarily house homeless people near Lake Merritt is expected to open this week, and shortly thereafter the city will begin enforcing a camping ban around the lake, city officials announced Tuesday.
A new city of Oakland-operated village of Tuff Sheds to temporarily house homeless people near Lake Merritt is expected to open this week, and shortly thereafter the city will begin enforcing a camping ban around the lake, city officials announced Tuesday.
Trump mocks Ford's claims against Kavanaugh at Mississippi rally
President Donald Trump ignited a crowd at a campaign rally in Mississippi on Tuesday by mocking a woman who has claimed she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh decades ago.
President Donald Trump ignited a crowd at a campaign rally in Mississippi on Tuesday by mocking a woman who has claimed she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh decades ago.
California sets record as voter registration tops 19 million
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California's voter registration has hit an all-time high ahead of the November election, with more than 19 million people on the voting rolls, Secretary of State Alex Padilla reported Tuesday.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California's voter registration has hit an all-time high ahead of the November election, with more than 19 million people on the voting rolls, Secretary of State Alex Padilla reported Tuesday.
SF DA Gascon announces he won't seek re-election in 2019
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced today he will not seek re-election in November 2019, citing his elderly mother's failing health.
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced today he will not seek re-election in November 2019, citing his elderly mother's failing health.
FBI: 'Suspicious envelopes' seized at Pentagon mail facility
The FBI has seized two envelopes delivered to the Pentagon that are suspected of containing ricin, according to Fox News.
The FBI has seized two envelopes delivered to the Pentagon that are suspected of containing ricin, according to Fox News.
White House gives FBI free rein in Kavanaugh investigation
The White House has given the FBI clearance to interview anyone it wants to by Friday in its investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
The White House has given the FBI clearance to interview anyone it wants to by Friday in its investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.