MISSING FBI TEXTS: Justice Department vows to leave 'no stone unturned' to find texts
The Justice Department will 'leave no stone unturned' to locate five months' worth of missing text messages from an FBI agent who was removed last summer from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday.
The Justice Department will 'leave no stone unturned' to locate five months' worth of missing text messages from an FBI agent who was removed last summer from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday.
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OVER: Trump signs bill to reopen federal government
President Donald Trump signed a bill reopening the government late Monday, ending a 69-hour display of partisan dysfunction after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations. They relented in return for Republican assurances that the Senate will soon take up the plight of young immigrant "dreamers" and other contentious issues.
President Donald Trump signed a bill reopening the government late Monday, ending a 69-hour display of partisan dysfunction after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations. They relented in return for Republican assurances that the Senate will soon take up the plight of young immigrant "dreamers" and other contentious issues.
Party politics hinder Senate in government shutdown agreement
Restive Senate moderates in both parties searched for a solution to a partisan stalemate as they raced toward a late-night showdown vote and their last chance to reopen the federal government before hundreds of thousands of federal workers were forced to stay home Monday.
Restive Senate moderates in both parties searched for a solution to a partisan stalemate as they raced toward a late-night showdown vote and their last chance to reopen the federal government before hundreds of thousands of federal workers were forced to stay home Monday.
Government shutdown: Who is affected? What's open?
Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they'll be able to return to work and how long they'll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered a government shutdown.
Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they'll be able to return to work and how long they'll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered a government shutdown.
US government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other
Senate Democrats appear to have derailed a Republican bill aimed at preventing a federal shutdown set to begin as soon as the calendar flips to Saturday.
Senate Democrats appear to have derailed a Republican bill aimed at preventing a federal shutdown set to begin as soon as the calendar flips to Saturday.
Congressman denies allegation in misconduct claim he settled
House Speaker Paul Ryan ordered an Ethics Committee investigation Saturday after the New York Times reported U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan used taxpayer money to settle a complaint that stemmed from his hostility toward a former aide who rejected his romantic overtures.
House Speaker Paul Ryan ordered an Ethics Committee investigation Saturday after the New York Times reported U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan used taxpayer money to settle a complaint that stemmed from his hostility toward a former aide who rejected his romantic overtures.
80,000 people expected in San Francisco for Women's March Saturday
Women's March events are scheduled to take place Saturday, January 20th, all across the country and right here in cities all over the Bay Area.
Women's March events are scheduled to take place Saturday, January 20th, all across the country and right here in cities all over the Bay Area.
Immigrant relations office launches campaign to promote resources in Santa Clara Co.
The County of Santa Clara's Office of Immigrant Relations launched a coordinated media campaign this morning to emphasize the county's support and resources for immigrants living in the county.
The County of Santa Clara's Office of Immigrant Relations launched a coordinated media campaign this morning to emphasize the county's support and resources for immigrants living in the county.
Tabloid held porn star's 2011 interview after Trump threat
A tabloid magazine held back from publishing an adult film star's 2011 account of an alleged affair with Donald Trump after the future president's personal lawyer threatened to sue, four former employees of the tabloid's publisher told The Associated Press.
A tabloid magazine held back from publishing an adult film star's 2011 account of an alleged affair with Donald Trump after the future president's personal lawyer threatened to sue, four former employees of the tabloid's publisher told The Associated Press.
Nancy Pelosi to guest judge on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'
Nancy Pelosi knows how to work the political system, but does she know how to ‘werk’? We’ll find out soon enough as worlds collide on "RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”.
Nancy Pelosi knows how to work the political system, but does she know how to ‘werk’? We’ll find out soon enough as worlds collide on "RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”.
House votes to avert federal shutdown, Senate chances dim
On the edge of a government shutdown, a divided House voted late Thursday to keep the government open past a Friday deadline -- setting up an eleventh-hour standoff in the Senate, where Democrats have vowed to kill the measure.
On the edge of a government shutdown, a divided House voted late Thursday to keep the government open past a Friday deadline -- setting up an eleventh-hour standoff in the Senate, where Democrats have vowed to kill the measure.
Mayor Breed on protecting SF from ICE: 'I wouldn't mind going to jail'
In the increasingly tense battle over immigration policy, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and San Francisco's acting Mayor London Breed say they're willing to risk their personal freedom to support sanctuary cities.
In the increasingly tense battle over immigration policy, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and San Francisco's acting Mayor London Breed say they're willing to risk their personal freedom to support sanctuary cities.
Oakland Mayor Schaaf willing to be jailed for defending sanctuary city policies
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said today that reports that federal immigration officials are preparing for a major sweep of cities such as Oakland that have sanctuary policies are making many of the city's residents nervous.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said today that reports that federal immigration officials are preparing for a major sweep of cities such as Oakland that have sanctuary policies are making many of the city's residents nervous.
Incentives announced for more low-income housing in Oakland
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland Housing Authority officials today announced new financial incentives for property owners to accept low-income families as renters and help ease the city's affordable housing crisis.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland Housing Authority officials today announced new financial incentives for property owners to accept low-income families as renters and help ease the city's affordable housing crisis.
President Trump reveals winners of his 'Fake News Awards'
President Donald Trump finally handed out his highly-anticipated 2017 Fake News Awards Wednesday night.
President Donald Trump finally handed out his highly-anticipated 2017 Fake News Awards Wednesday night.
ICE plans major sweep in Northern California, Bay Area: report
Federal immigration officials are reportedly preparing for a major sweep in Northern California after the director of ICE threatened to target California for becoming a sanctuary state.
Federal immigration officials are reportedly preparing for a major sweep in Northern California after the director of ICE threatened to target California for becoming a sanctuary state.
Bob Dole receives Congressional Gold Medal
Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole knew the art of the deal before President Donald Trump published the 1987 book of the same name.
Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole knew the art of the deal before President Donald Trump published the 1987 book of the same name.
U.S. appeals court upholds California law criminalizing prostitution
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A sex workers' advocacy group lost a bid to a federal appeals court in San Francisco today to overturn a 146-year-old California law that criminalizes prostitution.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A sex workers' advocacy group lost a bid to a federal appeals court in San Francisco today to overturn a 146-year-old California law that criminalizes prostitution.
Wave of lawsuits filed to block net-neutrality repeal
The expected wave of litigation against the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of net-neutrality rules has begun.
The expected wave of litigation against the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of net-neutrality rules has begun.
New California? Longshot bid would split state in 2
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A fresh effort is underway to split California into multiple states, one including its coastal cities and the other its rural and inland areas. "New California" is just the latest proposal to divvy up the nation's most populous state. But like efforts before it, it's highly unlikely to gain significant traction.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A fresh effort is underway to split California into multiple states, one including its coastal cities and the other its rural and inland areas. "New California" is just the latest proposal to divvy up the nation's most populous state. But like efforts before it, it's highly unlikely to gain significant traction.