The Latest: Conyers steps aside from top spot on Judiciary
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich. (all times local): 12:50 p.m. Michigan Rep. John Conyers says he is stepping aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee amid a congressional investigation into allegations he sexually harassed female staff members.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich. (all times local): 12:50 p.m. Michigan Rep. John Conyers says he is stepping aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee amid a congressional investigation into allegations he sexually harassed female staff members.
Trump and Time magazine dispute Person of the Year plans
President Donald Trump says he's not playing ball with Time magazine as it decides its Person of the Year. The magazine counters that Trump has it all wrong.
President Donald Trump says he's not playing ball with Time magazine as it decides its Person of the Year. The magazine counters that Trump has it all wrong.
Trump wants to end welfare as Bill Clinton knows it
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Overhauling welfare was one of the defining goals of Bill Clinton's presidency, starting with a campaign promise to "end welfare as we know it," continuing with a bitter policy fight and producing change that remains hotly debated 20 years later.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Overhauling welfare was one of the defining goals of Bill Clinton's presidency, starting with a campaign promise to "end welfare as we know it," continuing with a bitter policy fight and producing change that remains hotly debated 20 years later.
Sexual harassment takes spotlight in California's capital
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - It's been five weeks since nearly 150 women - lobbyists, lawmakers, Republicans, Democrats - signed a letter calling out a pervasive culture of sexual harassment in California's capital. One lawmaker has ended his re-election campaign, and a second is the target of multiple allegations. The Senate and the Assembly have pledged action to root out problems, but...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - It's been five weeks since nearly 150 women - lobbyists, lawmakers, Republicans, Democrats - signed a letter calling out a pervasive culture of sexual harassment in California's capital. One lawmaker has ended his re-election campaign, and a second is the target of multiple allegations. The Senate and the Assembly have pledged action to root out problems, but...
Texas woman accused of mailing bombs to Obama, Abbott
A Texas woman is accused of sending homemade bombs to President Barack Obama and Texas Governor Greg Abbott that prosecutors say could have maimed or killed the two leaders. Court documents filed in district court in Houston last week show Julia Poff was indicted earlier this month on six counts, including mailing injurious articles and transporting explosives with the intent to kill and injure.
A Texas woman is accused of sending homemade bombs to President Barack Obama and Texas Governor Greg Abbott that prosecutors say could have maimed or killed the two leaders. Court documents filed in district court in Houston last week show Julia Poff was indicted earlier this month on six counts, including mailing injurious articles and transporting explosives with the intent to kill and injure.
Judge declares mistrial in Sen. Menendez trial
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial has ended in a mistrial after the jury said it was hopelessly deadlocked on the charges against the Democrat and his co-defendant.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial has ended in a mistrial after the jury said it was hopelessly deadlocked on the charges against the Democrat and his co-defendant.
Rep. John Conyers confirms harassment settlement; ethics probe opens
Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers on Tuesday denied settling a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances.
Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers on Tuesday denied settling a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances.
FCC chairman sets out to scrap open internet access rules
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission set out Tuesday to scrap rules around open internet access, a move that would allow giant cable and telecom companies to throttle broadband speeds and favor their own services if they wish.
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission set out Tuesday to scrap rules around open internet access, a move that would allow giant cable and telecom companies to throttle broadband speeds and favor their own services if they wish.
Federal judge permanently blocks Trump sanctuary cities order
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A federal judge today ruled that an executive order issued by President Donald Trump earlier this year that threatened to block funding for Sanctuary Jurisdictions is unconstitutional and issued an injunction to block it permanently.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A federal judge today ruled that an executive order issued by President Donald Trump earlier this year that threatened to block funding for Sanctuary Jurisdictions is unconstitutional and issued an injunction to block it permanently.
US ending temporary permits for almost 60,000 Haitians
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration said Monday it is ending a temporary residency permit program that has allowed almost 60,000 citizens from Haiti to live and work in the United States since a 2010 powerful earthquake shook the Caribbean nation.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration said Monday it is ending a temporary residency permit program that has allowed almost 60,000 citizens from Haiti to live and work in the United States since a 2010 powerful earthquake shook the Caribbean nation.
Trump to declare NKorea a state sponsor of terror
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Monday that he intends to declare North Korea a state sponsor of terror. Trump called the move a long overdue step and part of the U.S. "maximum pressure campaign" against the North. North Korea was last on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terror in 2008, when the country was removed in a bid to salvage a deal to halt its nuclear development....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Monday that he intends to declare North Korea a state sponsor of terror. Trump called the move a long overdue step and part of the U.S. "maximum pressure campaign" against the North. North Korea was last on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terror in 2008, when the country was removed in a bid to salvage a deal to halt its nuclear development....
Top California state lawmaker won't run amid allegations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Democratic Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, the focus of mounting sexual harassment allegations, said Monday he won't seek re-election next year but some party leaders are pressuring him to immediately step down.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Democratic Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, the focus of mounting sexual harassment allegations, said Monday he won't seek re-election next year but some party leaders are pressuring him to immediately step down.
California man charged with threatening Congresswoman Maxine Waters
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Federal authorities say a Southern California man has been charged with threatening to kill Democratic Rep.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Federal authorities say a Southern California man has been charged with threatening to kill Democratic Rep.
Anti-gay lawmaker resigns after getting caught having sex with a man in his office
An Ohio state lawmaker who was vehemently anti-gay has resigned after he was allegedly caught having sex with a man in his office.
An Ohio state lawmaker who was vehemently anti-gay has resigned after he was allegedly caught having sex with a man in his office.
Former Franken female staffers: 'He treated us with the utmost respect'
Former female staffers for Sen. Al Franken are responding to the sexual assault allegations made against senator by KABC radio host Leeann Tweeden. In a signed statement, eight former staffers said during Franken treated them with the "utmost respect" and was a "champion for women," during their time working for him.
Former female staffers for Sen. Al Franken are responding to the sexual assault allegations made against senator by KABC radio host Leeann Tweeden. In a signed statement, eight former staffers said during Franken treated them with the "utmost respect" and was a "champion for women," during their time working for him.
As sex scandals topple the powerful: Why not Trump?
You can do anything," Donald Trump once boasted, speaking of groping and kissing unsuspecting women.
You can do anything," Donald Trump once boasted, speaking of groping and kissing unsuspecting women.
Trump delays new policy on importing elephant parts
By DONNA CASSATA Associated Press
By DONNA CASSATA Associated Press
Congress paid $17 million in workplace violation settlements
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government has paid more than $17 million in taxpayer money over the last 20 years to resolve claims of sexual harassment, overtime pay disputes and other workplace violations filed by employees of Congress.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government has paid more than $17 million in taxpayer money over the last 20 years to resolve claims of sexual harassment, overtime pay disputes and other workplace violations filed by employees of Congress.
Proposal to include affordable housing at Oak Knoll in Oakland moves forward
Oakland City Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan says a council committee has taken an important step in trying to include affordable housing at the massive Oak Knoll housing project in East Oakland above Interstate Highway 580.
Oakland City Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan says a council committee has taken an important step in trying to include affordable housing at the massive Oak Knoll housing project in East Oakland above Interstate Highway 580.
Proposal seeks to exempt Californians with no kids in public schools from paying school taxes
Should Californians with no children in public schools pay into the public school system?
Should Californians with no children in public schools pay into the public school system?