Federal judge agrees to review DOJ bid for reconsideration of sanctuary order injunction
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)-- A federal judge in San Francisco today agreed to review the U.S. Justice Department's bid for reconsideration of a preliminary injunction that blocked President Trump's executive order on sanctuary cities.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)-- A federal judge in San Francisco today agreed to review the U.S. Justice Department's bid for reconsideration of a preliminary injunction that blocked President Trump's executive order on sanctuary cities.
Hands off US election, ex-CIA director says he warned Russia
Former CIA Director John Brennan told Congress Tuesday he personally warned Russia last summer against interfering in the U.S. presidential election and was so concerned about Russian contacts with people involved in Donald Trump's campaign that he convened top counterintelligence officials to focus on it.
Former CIA Director John Brennan told Congress Tuesday he personally warned Russia last summer against interfering in the U.S. presidential election and was so concerned about Russian contacts with people involved in Donald Trump's campaign that he convened top counterintelligence officials to focus on it.
Pres. Trump's $4.1T budget relies on deep domestic cuts
President Donald Trump's proposed $4.1 trillion budget slashes safety net programs for the poor, targeting food stamps and Medicaid, while relying on rosy projections about the nation's economic growth to balance the budget within 10 years.
President Donald Trump's proposed $4.1 trillion budget slashes safety net programs for the poor, targeting food stamps and Medicaid, while relying on rosy projections about the nation's economic growth to balance the budget within 10 years.
Trump seeks reconsideration of sanctuary cities ruling
The Justice Department is looking to use its control over coveted grant money to nudge so-called sanctuary cities into greater cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities, despite a judge's ruling that blocked President Donald Trump's effort to cut off millions to such communities.
The Justice Department is looking to use its control over coveted grant money to nudge so-called sanctuary cities into greater cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities, despite a judge's ruling that blocked President Donald Trump's effort to cut off millions to such communities.
Questions about Russia chase Trump during first Israel visit
President Donald Trump on Monday defended himself against allegations he divulged classified information in a recent meeting with Russian diplomats, saying alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he never identified Israel in his Oval Office conversation.
President Donald Trump on Monday defended himself against allegations he divulged classified information in a recent meeting with Russian diplomats, saying alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he never identified Israel in his Oval Office conversation.
Letter: Michael Flynn cites 'public frenzy,' invokes 5th Amendment
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn will invoke his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination on Monday as he notifies the Senate Intelligence committee that he will not comply with a subpoena seeking documents.
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn will invoke his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination on Monday as he notifies the Senate Intelligence committee that he will not comply with a subpoena seeking documents.
Billy Bush laments engaging in 'locker room talk' with Trump
Former “Today” host Billy Bush said in an interview published Sunday that he wished he would have changed the subject when he was engaging in lewd talk with Donald Trump seen in a video from 2005.
Former “Today” host Billy Bush said in an interview published Sunday that he wished he would have changed the subject when he was engaging in lewd talk with Donald Trump seen in a video from 2005.
Trump says he didn't mention Israel in meeting with Russians
JERUSALEM (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday defended himself against allegations he divulged classified information in a recent meeting with Russian diplomats, saying alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he never identified Israel in his Oval Office conversation.
JERUSALEM (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday defended himself against allegations he divulged classified information in a recent meeting with Russian diplomats, saying alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he never identified Israel in his Oval Office conversation.
Students walk out of Pence's graduation speech at Notre Dame
Dozens of students marched out of their own graduation ceremony as Vice President Mike Pence took the stage at the University of Notre Dame.
Dozens of students marched out of their own graduation ceremony as Vice President Mike Pence took the stage at the University of Notre Dame.
North Korea fires medium-range missile in latest weapon test
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - In its latest effort to develop its ballistic and nuclear weapons, North Korea fired a medium-range missile Sunday that appeared to be similar to one the country tested earlier this year, U.S. and South Korean officials said.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - In its latest effort to develop its ballistic and nuclear weapons, North Korea fired a medium-range missile Sunday that appeared to be similar to one the country tested earlier this year, U.S. and South Korean officials said.
President Trump: Fight against terror a 'battle between good and evil'
President Donald Trump called on Middle Eastern leaders to combat a "crisis of Islamic extremism" emanating from the region, casting the fight against terrorism as a "battle between good and evil," not a clash between the West and Islam.
President Donald Trump called on Middle Eastern leaders to combat a "crisis of Islamic extremism" emanating from the region, casting the fight against terrorism as a "battle between good and evil," not a clash between the West and Islam.
Fired FBI director Comey agrees to testify as report says 'person of interest' in White House
(KTVU and AP) As President Donald Trump and the First Lady departed for his first overseas tour Friday, the investigation at home into Russian meddling in U.S. took another turn.
(KTVU and AP) As President Donald Trump and the First Lady departed for his first overseas tour Friday, the investigation at home into Russian meddling in U.S. took another turn.
Comey to testify before Senate intel committee
Former FBI Director James Comey to testify in open session before Senate intelligence committee.
Former FBI Director James Comey to testify in open session before Senate intelligence committee.
Report: One of Trump's closest advisers person of interest in FBI Russia investigation
A new report suggests the FBI's investigation of Russia's interference in the Presidential election reaches to the White House. Washington Post says one of the President's advisers is considered a person of interest in the case. There are no specific names, but Jared Kushner is on the list of possibilities.
A new report suggests the FBI's investigation of Russia's interference in the Presidential election reaches to the White House. Washington Post says one of the President's advisers is considered a person of interest in the case. There are no specific names, but Jared Kushner is on the list of possibilities.
Weiner pleads guilty in sexting case, could go to prison
Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, whose penchant for sexting strangers ended his political career and sparked a probe that upended the presidential race, pleaded guilty Friday to a sex charge, tearfully apologizing for communications with a 15-year-old girl that he said destroyed his "life's dream in public service."
Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, whose penchant for sexting strangers ended his political career and sparked a probe that upended the presidential race, pleaded guilty Friday to a sex charge, tearfully apologizing for communications with a 15-year-old girl that he said destroyed his "life's dream in public service."
Bay Area business hopes to win bid to build Trump's border wall
President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration and border security are having an impact on families across the country, and in the Bay Area, cities are boycotting companies that plan to work on his proposed border wall.
President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration and border security are having an impact on families across the country, and in the Bay Area, cities are boycotting companies that plan to work on his proposed border wall.
Trump, dogged by questions at home, makes first trip abroad to Middle East, Europe
President Donald Trump's maiden international trip, a five-stop marathon across the Middle East and Europe, has long loomed as a crucial first test abroad for the chaos-courting president.
President Donald Trump's maiden international trip, a five-stop marathon across the Middle East and Europe, has long loomed as a crucial first test abroad for the chaos-courting president.
Trump, dogged by questions at home, makes first trip abroad
President Donald Trump's maiden international trip, a five-stop marathon across the Middle East and Europe, has long loomed as a crucial first test abroad for the chaos-courting president.
President Donald Trump's maiden international trip, a five-stop marathon across the Middle East and Europe, has long loomed as a crucial first test abroad for the chaos-courting president.
Supervisors reach deal on affordable housing requirements for new developments
A deal reached late Wednesday on the amount of affordable housing developers are required to provide sets stiffer requirements for some neighborhoods and includes some housing set aside for middle-income earners.
A deal reached late Wednesday on the amount of affordable housing developers are required to provide sets stiffer requirements for some neighborhoods and includes some housing set aside for middle-income earners.
Chaffetz to resign, raising doubts about Trump probe
Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced Thursday he will resign from Congress next month, saying a "mid-life crisis" compelled him to step away from his chairmanship of the House Oversight Committee as it is poised to launch an investigation into President Donald Trump's firing of the FBI director.
Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced Thursday he will resign from Congress next month, saying a "mid-life crisis" compelled him to step away from his chairmanship of the House Oversight Committee as it is poised to launch an investigation into President Donald Trump's firing of the FBI director.