'A point of crisis': Trump directs troops deployed to border
Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump signed a proclamation directing the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration and drug smuggling.
Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump signed a proclamation directing the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration and drug smuggling.
Trump signs proclamation to send National Guard to secure U.S.-Mexico border
Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation directing the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration.
Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation directing the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration.
California proposal would limit when officers can open fire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Several lawmakers and the family of a 22-year-old unarmed black man who was fatally shot by police proposed Tuesday that California become the first state to significantly restrict when officers can open fire. The legislation would change the standard from using "reasonable force" to "necessary force."
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Several lawmakers and the family of a 22-year-old unarmed black man who was fatally shot by police proposed Tuesday that California become the first state to significantly restrict when officers can open fire. The legislation would change the standard from using "reasonable force" to "necessary force."
US proposes tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports, China vows to respond
The Trump administration on Tuesday escalated its aggressive approach to trade by proposing 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports to protest Beijing's alleged theft of American technology.
The Trump administration on Tuesday escalated its aggressive approach to trade by proposing 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports to protest Beijing's alleged theft of American technology.
YouTube shooting: Trump offers 'thoughts and prayers'
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) -- President Donald Trump is offering his "thoughts and prayers" after a shooting at YouTube headquarters.
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) -- President Donald Trump is offering his "thoughts and prayers" after a shooting at YouTube headquarters.
Lawmakers skeptical about costly bullet train completion
High-speed rail executives asked skeptical lawmakers Monday to provide more stable, long-term funding for the bullet train in the face of ballooning costs.
High-speed rail executives asked skeptical lawmakers Monday to provide more stable, long-term funding for the bullet train in the face of ballooning costs.
White House criticized over lack of diversity in intern program
A photo of the latest class of White House interns is drawing criticism from those who say it's a glaring representation of the lack of diversity in the Trump administration.
A photo of the latest class of White House interns is drawing criticism from those who say it's a glaring representation of the lack of diversity in the Trump administration.
EPA to ease back emissions standards
Environmental regulators announced on Monday they will ease emissions standards for cars and trucks, saying that a timeline put in place by President Barack Obama was not appropriate and set standards "too high."
Environmental regulators announced on Monday they will ease emissions standards for cars and trucks, saying that a timeline put in place by President Barack Obama was not appropriate and set standards "too high."
Trump on deal for 'Dreamer' immigrants: 'NO MORE'
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday declared "NO MORE" to a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants and threatened to pull out of a free trade agreement with Mexico unless it does more to stop people from crossing into the U.S. He claimed they're coming to take advantage of protections granted certain immigrants. "NO MORE DACA DEAL!" Trump...
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday declared "NO MORE" to a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants and threatened to pull out of a free trade agreement with Mexico unless it does more to stop people from crossing into the U.S. He claimed they're coming to take advantage of protections granted certain immigrants. "NO MORE DACA DEAL!" Trump...
Trump blasts California governor's immigrant pardons
President Donald Trump blasted California Gov. Jerry Brown on Saturday for his pardon of five ex-convicts facing deportation, including two who fled the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia with their families four decades ago.
President Donald Trump blasted California Gov. Jerry Brown on Saturday for his pardon of five ex-convicts facing deportation, including two who fled the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia with their families four decades ago.
Stephen Reinhardt, liberal circuit court judge, dies at 87
Judge Stephen Reinhardt, a liberal stalwart on the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for nearly four decades, died Thursday in Southern California. He was 87.
Judge Stephen Reinhardt, a liberal stalwart on the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for nearly four decades, died Thursday in Southern California. He was 87.
Trump emerging from seclusion to promote infrastructure plan
Attempting a policy reset, President Donald Trump will push for upgrades to the nation's aging roads and bridges Thursday in his first public appearance since an adult-film actress claimed on national TV that they had sex months after his wife gave birth to his fifth child.
Attempting a policy reset, President Donald Trump will push for upgrades to the nation's aging roads and bridges Thursday in his first public appearance since an adult-film actress claimed on national TV that they had sex months after his wife gave birth to his fifth child.
President Bush moved out of ICU, Barbara Bush released from hospital
During a news conference on Monday, Houston Methodist Hospital physicians said former President George H.W. Bush would be moved out of the intensive care unit and his wife, former First Lady Barbara Bush, has been released from the facility.
During a news conference on Monday, Houston Methodist Hospital physicians said former President George H.W. Bush would be moved out of the intensive care unit and his wife, former First Lady Barbara Bush, has been released from the facility.
Former President George H.W. Bush remains in hospital; wife Barbara now treated for bronchitis
UPDATE: 1/19 7:15am: Barbara Bush is now being treated with bronchitis. UPDATE 1/18 12:54pm: President Bush now moved to ICU with pneumonia; Barbara Bush admitted to the hospital this morning. Former President George H.W. Bush, the 41st in U.S. history, was taken to Houston Methodist Hospital Central - Texas Medical Center. His condition has not been released.
UPDATE: 1/19 7:15am: Barbara Bush is now being treated with bronchitis. UPDATE 1/18 12:54pm: President Bush now moved to ICU with pneumonia; Barbara Bush admitted to the hospital this morning. Former President George H.W. Bush, the 41st in U.S. history, was taken to Houston Methodist Hospital Central - Texas Medical Center. His condition has not been released.
Alameda County Board of Supervisors votes to fund Urban Shield another year
Despite plenty of vocal protests from the public, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors has voted to continue funding for Urban Shield for 2018. The board will continue to vote on the first-responder training exercise on a year-by-year basis.
Despite plenty of vocal protests from the public, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors has voted to continue funding for Urban Shield for 2018. The board will continue to vote on the first-responder training exercise on a year-by-year basis.
2020 census to add question on citizenship status; California to sue
The Commerce Department says the 2020 U.S. Census will include a question about citizenship status, a move that brought a swift response by the California attorney general to oppose it.
The Commerce Department says the 2020 U.S. Census will include a question about citizenship status, a move that brought a swift response by the California attorney general to oppose it.
Retired justice urges repeal of Second Amendment
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to allow for significant gun control legislation.
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to allow for significant gun control legislation.
San Francisco Mayor Farrell opposes police union's Taser ballot measure
San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell says he no longer supports the Taser ballot measure sponsored by the San Francisco Police Officer’s Association.
San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell says he no longer supports the Taser ballot measure sponsored by the San Francisco Police Officer’s Association.
March For Our Lives: 500K protesters vow to 'vote them out' in Washington
A sea of youth took over the streets of Washington D.C. as 500,000 activists chanted 'WE WANT CHANGE' during the March For Our Lives, hoping to send a direct message to Congress and the nation.
A sea of youth took over the streets of Washington D.C. as 500,000 activists chanted 'WE WANT CHANGE' during the March For Our Lives, hoping to send a direct message to Congress and the nation.
Trump order would ban most transgender troops from serving
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump is issuing an order to ban transgender people from serving in the military except under "limited circumstances," following up on his calls to ban transgender individuals from serving.
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump is issuing an order to ban transgender people from serving in the military except under "limited circumstances," following up on his calls to ban transgender individuals from serving.