Bay Area social service providers warn House bill would have 'devastating' impact
Bay Area counties and non-profits say there could be devastating impacts to social service programs if federal cuts in the House budget bill that passed Thursday are approved by the Senate.
Bay Area counties and non-profits say there could be devastating impacts to social service programs if federal cuts in the House budget bill that passed Thursday are approved by the Senate.
Work requirements in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill': What to know
The measure, which also includes tax cuts, passed the House by one vote and could have provisions reworked again as it heads to the Senate.
The measure, which also includes tax cuts, passed the House by one vote and could have provisions reworked again as it heads to the Senate.
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report calls for closer look at processed foods, pesticides, more
The report called for closer looks at ultra-processed foods and its impacts on childhood health, among other things.
The report called for closer looks at ultra-processed foods and its impacts on childhood health, among other things.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
House passes Trump's 'big beautiful' tax bill: What's in it
The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.
The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.
California state senator from Riverside cited for DUI near State Capitol
State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) is speaking out after she was cited for allegedly driving under the influence just blocks from the Capitol in Sacramento.
State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) is speaking out after she was cited for allegedly driving under the influence just blocks from the Capitol in Sacramento.
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
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Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Conservatives block Trump's big tax cuts bill
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
'California is under assault:' Newsom blames 'Trump slump' for $12B budget deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit as he placed part of the blame on President Donald Trump.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit as he placed part of the blame on President Donald Trump.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
'Mr. Moore...Mr. Moore?': Lawmakers caught sleeping during committee meetings
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about future of the party, poll finds
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
This ex-Silicon Valley engineer served as AOC's chief-of-staff. Now, he's challenging Nancy Pelosi
He's worked for Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Now, he's eyeing Pelosi's 2026 House seat.
He's worked for Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Now, he's eyeing Pelosi's 2026 House seat.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.