Trump overrules GOP with deal on spending, debt, Harvey aid
President Donald Trump briskly overruled congressional Republicans and his own treasury secretary Wednesday to cut a deal with Democrats to keep the government operating and raise America's debt limit. The immediate goal was ensuring money for hurricane relief, but in the process the president brazenly rolled his own party's leaders.
President Donald Trump briskly overruled congressional Republicans and his own treasury secretary Wednesday to cut a deal with Democrats to keep the government operating and raise America's debt limit. The immediate goal was ensuring money for hurricane relief, but in the process the president brazenly rolled his own party's leaders.
Students, Bay Area leaders denounce Trump's move to end DACA
Undocumented young people who were previously protected from deportation joined Bay Area elected leaders today in deploring President Donald Trump's decision to end the deferral program.
Undocumented young people who were previously protected from deportation joined Bay Area elected leaders today in deploring President Donald Trump's decision to end the deferral program.
Board reaffirms support for flavored tobacco ban; measure seeking repeal to go on ballot
San Francisco residents will be asked to vote on a recently approved ban on flavored tobacco after the Board of Supervisors today voted to reject a bid to have it repealed.
San Francisco residents will be asked to vote on a recently approved ban on flavored tobacco after the Board of Supervisors today voted to reject a bid to have it repealed.
Trump vows to revisit DACA if Congress stumbles
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Latest on President Donald Trump's decision to phase out a program that shields from deportation young immigrants brought to the country illegally (all times local): 8:40 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Latest on President Donald Trump's decision to phase out a program that shields from deportation young immigrants brought to the country illegally (all times local): 8:40 p.m.
Obama calls decision to phase-out DACA 'cruel'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Barack Obama says Trump's decision to roll back 'dreamers' program is 'cruel' and 'self-defeating'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Barack Obama says Trump's decision to roll back 'dreamers' program is 'cruel' and 'self-defeating'
Trump, asked if he'd attack North Korea, says: 'We'll see'
TOKYO (AP) - North Korea on Sunday claimed a "perfect success" for its most powerful nuclear test so far, a further step in the development of weapons capable of striking anywhere in the United States. President Donald Trump, asked if he would attack the North, said, "We'll see."
TOKYO (AP) - North Korea on Sunday claimed a "perfect success" for its most powerful nuclear test so far, a further step in the development of weapons capable of striking anywhere in the United States. President Donald Trump, asked if he would attack the North, said, "We'll see."
AP source: Mueller team has draft letter on Comey firing
Special counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators is in possession of a letter drafted by President Donald Trump and an aide, but never sent, that lays out a rationale for firing FBI Director James Comey, according to a person familiar with the investigation.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators is in possession of a letter drafted by President Donald Trump and an aide, but never sent, that lays out a rationale for firing FBI Director James Comey, according to a person familiar with the investigation.
Vice President Pence rolls up sleeves to help with Harvey cleanup
Donning blue work gloves and dispensing hugs, Vice President Mike Pence cleared storm debris and comforted Texans grappling with the aftermath of Harvey's destruction on Thursday, bringing a more personal touch to the hurricane zone than President Donald Trump did during his visit two days earlier.
Donning blue work gloves and dispensing hugs, Vice President Mike Pence cleared storm debris and comforted Texans grappling with the aftermath of Harvey's destruction on Thursday, bringing a more personal touch to the hurricane zone than President Donald Trump did during his visit two days earlier.
Sen. Kamala Harris says she supports single-payer health care at Oakland town hall
Senator Kamala Harris (D) held a town hall meeting in Oakland Wednesday afternoon where she talked about a variety of topics ranging from healthcare to immigration.
Senator Kamala Harris (D) held a town hall meeting in Oakland Wednesday afternoon where she talked about a variety of topics ranging from healthcare to immigration.
Source: Lobbyist in Trump Tower meeting spoke to grand jury
A grand jury used by Special Counsel Robert Mueller has heard secret testimony from a Russian-American lobbyist who attended a June 2016 meeting with President Donald Trump's eldest son, The Associated Press has learned.
A grand jury used by Special Counsel Robert Mueller has heard secret testimony from a Russian-American lobbyist who attended a June 2016 meeting with President Donald Trump's eldest son, The Associated Press has learned.
Santa Clara Co., SF seek permanent injunction against Trump's sanctuary city order
The city of San Francisco and Santa Clara County asked a federal judge today to issue a permanent injunction wrapping up their lawsuits against President Trump's executive order on sanctuary cities.
The city of San Francisco and Santa Clara County asked a federal judge today to issue a permanent injunction wrapping up their lawsuits against President Trump's executive order on sanctuary cities.
Kremlin confirms Trump's lawyer reached out about deal
MOSCOW (AP) -- The Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed that President Donald Trump's personal lawyer reached out to them during the 2016 presidential campaign, seeking help for a business project in Russia.
MOSCOW (AP) -- The Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed that President Donald Trump's personal lawyer reached out to them during the 2016 presidential campaign, seeking help for a business project in Russia.
Tillerson praises Mexico's generosity in offering Harvey aid
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson praised Mexico's generosity in offering help as the U.S. responds to Harvey, aiming Wednesday to defuse a potential sore point between two neighbors already sharply at odds over NAFTA and President Donald Trump's proposed border wall.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson praised Mexico's generosity in offering help as the U.S. responds to Harvey, aiming Wednesday to defuse a potential sore point between two neighbors already sharply at odds over NAFTA and President Donald Trump's proposed border wall.
Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is assembling a panel of experts to discuss the matter of openly transgender individuals already serving in the U.S. military.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is assembling a panel of experts to discuss the matter of openly transgender individuals already serving in the U.S. military.
Lawyer says Trump Tower in Russia considered during campaign
Donald Trump's personal lawyer confirmed Monday that the president's company pursued a project in Moscow during the Republican primary, but said that the plan was abandoned "for a variety of business reasons."
Donald Trump's personal lawyer confirmed Monday that the president's company pursued a project in Moscow during the Republican primary, but said that the plan was abandoned "for a variety of business reasons."
Already-pardoned Arpaio asks judge to undo conviction
Fresh off his presidential pardon, an emboldened Joe Arpaio on Monday lashed out at his critics and the judge who found him guilty of a crime as his attorneys went to court to throw the court decision that was the basis for his conviction.
Fresh off his presidential pardon, an emboldened Joe Arpaio on Monday lashed out at his critics and the judge who found him guilty of a crime as his attorneys went to court to throw the court decision that was the basis for his conviction.
Tillerson to abolish most special envoys, including climate
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plans to eliminate more than half the U.S. special envoys including the climate change envoy as part of his State Department overhaul.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plans to eliminate more than half the U.S. special envoys including the climate change envoy as part of his State Department overhaul.
Pres. Trump to roll back limits on military gear for police
President Donald Trump is preparing to lift restrictions on surplus military equipment that can be passed on to local law enforcement agencies in spite of past concerns that armored vehicles and other gear were escalating confrontations with protesters.
President Donald Trump is preparing to lift restrictions on surplus military equipment that can be passed on to local law enforcement agencies in spite of past concerns that armored vehicles and other gear were escalating confrontations with protesters.
Bay Area protest uncertainity
A controversial Patriot Prayer rally scheduled for Saturday afternoon in San Francisco's Crissy Field has been canceled.
A controversial Patriot Prayer rally scheduled for Saturday afternoon in San Francisco's Crissy Field has been canceled.
Berkeley organizer follows suit: 'No to Marxism...' rally cancelled
One day after being denied a permit by the Berkeley city manager's office, the organizer of the 'No to Marxism in America' rally has issued a letter to media effectively cancelling Sunday's event.
One day after being denied a permit by the Berkeley city manager's office, the organizer of the 'No to Marxism in America' rally has issued a letter to media effectively cancelling Sunday's event.