Suspicious (and smelly) package found near Treasury Sec. Steve Mnuchin's Bel Air home

A suspicious package found at the Bel Air home of U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin was determined by the Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad not to be explosive, authorities said.

Appeals court: Trump exceeded authority with travel ban

A federal appeals court panel ruled Friday that President Donald Trump once again exceeded the scope of his authority with his latest travel ban. 

Trump awards Purple Heart to wounded soldier during holiday visit at Walter Reed

President Donald Trump paid a holiday visit Thursday to wounded service members at Walter Reed National Medical Center, hailing them as "some of the bravest people anywhere in the world."

Federal judge grills DOJ attorney, defends DACA

A federal judge in San Francisco says ending a program that would protect some young undocumented immigrants from deportation would create a hardship for them.

Democrat wins Virginia House seat in recount by single vote

A single vote may spell the end of Republican control in Virginia's House of Delegates. A Democratic challenger seems to have won a recount Tuesday by one vote, putting the partisan balance in the House at a tie. It would mean a rare power-sharing agreement may have to be brokered.

Judge rules in favor of 2 immigrant teens who want abortions

A federal judge on Monday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to allow two pregnant immigrant teenagers in U.S. custody to obtain abortions.

Under Trump, climate change not a national security threat

President Donald Trump removed climate change from the list of worldwide threats menacing the United States on Monday, a shift that underscores the long-term ramifications of the "America first" world view he laid out in his new National Security Strategy.

McCain returning home to Arizona, will likely miss tax vote

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Sen. John McCain is returning home to Arizona after being hospitalized for the side effects of his brain cancer treatment and likely will miss a crucial vote on the GOP tax package, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

Trump: Sen. McCain returning home to Arizona after treatment

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says Republican Sen. John McCain is returning home to Arizona after being hospitalized over the side effects from his brain cancer treatment. Trump told reporters on Sunday that he spoke to McCain's wife, Cindy, and wished the couple well. The president says: "They've headed back, but I understand he'll come if we ever needed his help,...

A look at some winners and losers under the GOP tax plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Count President Donald Trump among the personal winners in the $1.5 trillion tax package that congressional Republicans are on the verge of passing. It's not only a political score for Trump but likely a windfall for his real estate empire, too.

Trump administration reportedly prohibits CDC from using words like 'transgender,' 'fetus'

Analysts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were reportedly told that the Trump administration is prohibiting the agency from using seven words or phrases that include “transgender” and “fetus.”

San Francisco says goodbye to the late Mayor Ed Lee

A historical day for San Franciscans as thousands of people lined up to see the late Mayor Ed Lee lying in state at City Hall.

Black Caucus women: Alabama's Jones should be seated now

ATLANTA (AP) -- Female members of the Congressional Black Caucus are asking Republican leaders to let Alabama Democrat Doug Jones join the Senate immediately or delay votes on major legislation.

Huge tax bill heads for passage as GOP senators fall in line

 After weeks of quarrels, qualms and then eleventh-hour horse-trading, Republicans revealed their huge national tax rewrite late Friday -- along with announcements of support that all but guarantee approval next week in time to give President Donald Trump the Christmas legislative triumph he's been aching for.  

Santa Clara County to file suit after FCC net neutrality vote

Santa Clara County announced its intention to file a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission's vote today to repeal regulations for net neutrality.

Memorial plans for Mayor Ed Lee
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The city of San Francisco's official tribute honoring the late Mayor Ed Lee gets underway Friday with a public viewing at City Hall. Lee will lie in state beneath the rotunda from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Black women seek rewards from Democrats after Alabama race

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Once again, black women showed up for Democrats, with nearly all of them voting in Alabama for new Sen. Doug Jones, just as they did for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot in other states over the last few months.

House, Senate leaders reach deal on tax package

WASHINGTON (AP) -- House and Senate GOP leaders forged an agreement Wednesday on a sweeping overhaul of the nation's tax laws, paving the way for final votes next week to slash taxes for businesses and give many Americans modest tax cuts starting next year.