Johnny Depp: 'maybe it's time' to assassinate a president

Johnny Depp apologized Friday for joking about assassinating Donald Trump during an appearance at a large festival in Britain, the latest example of artists using violent imagery when dealing with the president.

Senate Republicans unveil new health care bill

Senate Republicans released their long-awaited bill Thursday to dismantle much of Barack Obama's health care law.

Trump says he didn't tape of conversations with ex-FBI Director James Comey

President Donald Trump says he "did not make" and doesn't have any recordings of his private conversations with James Comey - his fired FBI director.  

Secret Senate bill to replace Obamacare expected to come to light

Republican leaders in the Senate are expected to release their plan to replace the Affordable Care Act aka 'Obamacare' on Thursday. 

Karen Handel defeats Jon Ossoff in GA's 6th District

Most polls have closed in the 6th Congressional District runoff between Republican Karen Handel and Democrat Jon Ossoff as of 7 p.m. Two polls in DeKalb County will remain open until 7:30 due to some technical issues.

Election Day: GA's 6th Congressional District runoff

Candidates in the tight, hard-fought race to replace Tom Price in Georgia's 6th Congressional District have one more day to sway voters.

US officials underscore Russia threat to 2016 elections

U.S. officials sought Wednesday to underscore for lawmakers the threat Russia posed to the 2016 vote for the White House, outlining efforts to hack into election systems in 21 states and to fill the internet with misinformation during a divisive campaign season.

In Iowa, Trump ready to rally base, celebrate GOP resilience

Struggling to advance his agenda in Washington, President Donald Trump arrived in the Midwest on Wednesday in search of his supporters' warm embrace and to celebrate a Republican congressional victory in an election viewed as an early referendum on his presidency.

SF Board unanimously approves ban on flavored tobacco sales

Legislation restricting the sale of all flavored tobacco including menthol cigarettes was approved unanimously by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors today.

Georgia election: Trump referendum?
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The special Congressional election in Georgia has all eyes on it as some say it could be a referendum on President Trump. Dr. Keally McBride, a politics professor at USF spoke to KTVU FOX 2 News at 4 about the race.

AP Sources: Spicer expected to take less public role

WASHINGTON (AP) -- White House press secretary Sean Spicer is seeking to take on a more strategic role that would give him a limited presence in the daily press briefings that have made him a prominent face of the Trump administration. A senior administration official and three people familiar with the potential changes said Monday that Spicer has discussed taking a more senior communications...

Trump lashes out at 'bad,' 'conflicted' Russia investigators

President Donald Trump lashed out Thursday at the investigators driving the Russia investigation as "very bad and conflicted people," responding angrily to reports that the special counsel is looking into whether Trump obstructed justice.

Emails reiterate EPA chief's ties to fossil fuel interests

Newly obtained emails underscore just how closely Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt coordinated with fossil fuel companies while serving as Oklahoma's state attorney general, a position in which he frequently sued to block federal efforts to curb planet-warming carbon emissions.

Trump to announce plan to stop cash flow to Cuban military

Stopping short of a complete turnabout, President Donald Trump is expected Friday to announce a revised Cuba policy aimed at stopping the flow of U.S. cash to the country's military and security services while maintaining diplomatic relations and allowing U.S. airlines and cruise ships to continue service to the island. 

House Majority Whip Scalise remains in critical condition after Alexandria shooting; gunman dead

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and three others were shot Wednesday morning during an early-morning practice for Thursday's annual Congressional Baseball Game, after a lone gunman armed with a rifle opened fire.

California aims to quash immigration detention growth

California is aiming to quash the growth of immigration detention in the state in a proposed budget measure to push back against the Trump administration's plans to boost deportations.

Reports say Mueller probe now examining possible obstruction by Trump

Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election has expanded to include an examination of whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, according to a new report from The Washington Post. 

Democrats pray for Republican colleagues after Congressional baseball practice shooting

What started as a regular, early-morning baseball practice on a field in Alexandria, Virginia Wednesday morning quickly turned terrifying after shots were fired, and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) was hit, along with four others. 

Sessions vigorously denies improper Russia contacts

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has agreed to appear before the Senate intelligence committee as it investigates alleged Russian meddling in the presidential election.