Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director
Anthony Scaramucci is out as White House communications director after just 11 days on the job -- and just hours after President Donald Trump's new chief of staff, John Kelly, was sworn into office.
Anthony Scaramucci is out as White House communications director after just 11 days on the job -- and just hours after President Donald Trump's new chief of staff, John Kelly, was sworn into office.
Putin says US will have to shed 755 from diplomatic staff
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday the United States would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755 under new sanctions from Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday the United States would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755 under new sanctions from Moscow.
East Bay congressman leads constituents on hike
An East Bay Congressman took his town hall to this hills- hiking with constituents and answering questions.
An East Bay Congressman took his town hall to this hills- hiking with constituents and answering questions.
Trump appears to advocate rough police treatment of suspects
Talking tough on illegal immigration and violent crime, President Donald Trump appeared Friday to advocate rougher treatment of people in police custody, speaking dismissively of the police practice of shielding the heads of handcuffed suspects as they are being placed in patrol cars.
Talking tough on illegal immigration and violent crime, President Donald Trump appeared Friday to advocate rougher treatment of people in police custody, speaking dismissively of the police practice of shielding the heads of handcuffed suspects as they are being placed in patrol cars.
US Senate attempt to repeal key portions of ‘Obamacare' fails in dramatic vote
The Senate has rejected a measure to repeal parts of former President Barack Obama's health law, dealing a serious blow to President Donald Trump and the GOP agenda.
The Senate has rejected a measure to repeal parts of former President Barack Obama's health law, dealing a serious blow to President Donald Trump and the GOP agenda.
Trump tweets he is naming Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as chief of staff
WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump tweets he is naming Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as chief of staff, ousting Reince Priebus.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump tweets he is naming Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as chief of staff, ousting Reince Priebus.
McCain returns to Arizona for cancer treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. John McCain, recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, is returning to Arizona to begin radiation and chemotherapy. In a statement Friday, his office said he will undergo further treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix while maintaining his work schedule. The senator, who won a sixth term last year, plans to return to Washington at the end of...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. John McCain, recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, is returning to Arizona to begin radiation and chemotherapy. In a statement Friday, his office said he will undergo further treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix while maintaining his work schedule. The senator, who won a sixth term last year, plans to return to Washington at the end of...
House OKs $1.6B down payment for Trump's wall
The House has passed a $788 billion spending bill that combines a $1.6 billion down payment for President Donald Trump's controversial border wall with Mexico with a whopping budget increase for the Pentagon.
The House has passed a $788 billion spending bill that combines a $1.6 billion down payment for President Donald Trump's controversial border wall with Mexico with a whopping budget increase for the Pentagon.
Ethics report alleges Oakland councilwoman violated city laws
A report by Oakland Ethics Commission staff released to the public Monday summarizes evidence that Oakland City Councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney violated three rules of the city's Government Ethics Act.
A report by Oakland Ethics Commission staff released to the public Monday summarizes evidence that Oakland City Councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney violated three rules of the city's Government Ethics Act.
Mark Leno says Trump transgender military ban is political scapegoating
Former State Sen. and San Francisco Mayoral candidate Mark Leno says President Trump's decision to bar transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military is political scapegoating and that the walls are closing in on him regarding his ties to Russia.
Former State Sen. and San Francisco Mayoral candidate Mark Leno says President Trump's decision to bar transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military is political scapegoating and that the walls are closing in on him regarding his ties to Russia.
Trump bars transgender individuals from US armed forces
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is barring transgender people from serving in the military "in any capacity," citing "tremendous medical costs and disruption." Trump's announcement Wednesday morning on Twitter did not say what would happen to transgender people already in the military.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is barring transgender people from serving in the military "in any capacity," citing "tremendous medical costs and disruption." Trump's announcement Wednesday morning on Twitter did not say what would happen to transgender people already in the military.
Senate opens 'Obamacare' debate at last but outcome in doubt
With Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie, the Senate voted by a hair Tuesday to start debating Republican legislation to tear down much of the Obama health care law.
With Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie, the Senate voted by a hair Tuesday to start debating Republican legislation to tear down much of the Obama health care law.
Senate Judiciary rescinding subpoena for Manafort
President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman met with Senate investigators Tuesday, providing his recollection of a Trump Tower meeting with a Russian lawyer and agreeing to turn over contemporaneous notes of the gathering last year, according to people familiar with the closed-door interview.
President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman met with Senate investigators Tuesday, providing his recollection of a Trump Tower meeting with a Russian lawyer and agreeing to turn over contemporaneous notes of the gathering last year, according to people familiar with the closed-door interview.
House votes for more sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea
The Republican-led House has decisively approved legislation that hits Russia with additional financial sanctions.
The Republican-led House has decisively approved legislation that hits Russia with additional financial sanctions.
Boy Scouts of America responds after President Trump's controversial speech at the National Jamboree
Officials with the Boy Scouts of America have issued a statement, following President Donald Trump's speech at the organization's National Jamboree.
Officials with the Boy Scouts of America have issued a statement, following President Donald Trump's speech at the organization's National Jamboree.
Sen. McCain making dramatic return to Washington for crucial health vote
ohn McCain will make a dramatic return to the Senate for a make-or-break vote on GOP health care legislation Tuesday, just days after getting diagnosed with a brain tumor.
ohn McCain will make a dramatic return to the Senate for a make-or-break vote on GOP health care legislation Tuesday, just days after getting diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Sen. Bob Casey hands out pizza to protesters against repeal of Obamacare
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) personally delivered free pizza to protesters against the Republicans’ efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) personally delivered free pizza to protesters against the Republicans’ efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Kushner 'inadvertently omitted' at least $10M in assets from financial disclosure report
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner "inadvertently omitted" more than 70 assets worth at least $10.6 million from his personal financial disclosure reports, according to revised paperwork released Friday.
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner "inadvertently omitted" more than 70 assets worth at least $10.6 million from his personal financial disclosure reports, according to revised paperwork released Friday.
SF Planning Commission calls for moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensaries
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)-- Asked to endorse a cap on medical marijuana dispensaries in one district, the San Francisco Planning Commission today instead called for a citywide moratorium on new dispensaries until a new regulatory framework is developed.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)-- Asked to endorse a cap on medical marijuana dispensaries in one district, the San Francisco Planning Commission today instead called for a citywide moratorium on new dispensaries until a new regulatory framework is developed.
Federal judge in San Francisco refuses to reinstate Trump sanctuary cities order
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A federal judge has refused to reinstate President Donald Trump's executive order to cut funding from cities that limit cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities. U.S. District Court Judge William Orrick in San Francisco made the ruling Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A federal judge has refused to reinstate President Donald Trump's executive order to cut funding from cities that limit cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities. U.S. District Court Judge William Orrick in San Francisco made the ruling Thursday.