President Trump: I was going to fire that 'showboat' no matter what
Contradicting previous White House explanations, President Donald Trump declared Thursday he had planned to fire FBI Director James Comey all along, regardless of whether top Justice Department officials recommended the stunning step. His assertions came as Comey's temporary replacement joined in, contradicting other administration statements on the snowballing controversy.
Contradicting previous White House explanations, President Donald Trump declared Thursday he had planned to fire FBI Director James Comey all along, regardless of whether top Justice Department officials recommended the stunning step. His assertions came as Comey's temporary replacement joined in, contradicting other administration statements on the snowballing controversy.
Acting FBI director to continue Trump-Russia investigation
President Trump changed his tone Thursday and now supports a full investigation into Russian meddling during the election. The acting FBI director has promised to continue the agency's probe.
President Trump changed his tone Thursday and now supports a full investigation into Russian meddling during the election. The acting FBI director has promised to continue the agency's probe.
California lawmakers fault oversight of half-century-old dam
California lawmakers blasted state water officials Thursday for their oversight of the half-century-old dam that anchors the state's water system, in a hearing focusing on the design problems and aging that contributed to the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people downstream.
California lawmakers blasted state water officials Thursday for their oversight of the half-century-old dam that anchors the state's water system, in a hearing focusing on the design problems and aging that contributed to the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people downstream.
Trump retweets Rosie O'Donnell on Comey firing: 'We finally agree on something'
President Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell can finally agree on something.
President Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell can finally agree on something.
U.S. intelligence chief: North Korea poses 'existential' threat
WASHINGTON (AP) - North Korea's nuclear weapons program poses a potentially "existential" threat to the United States, the national intelligence director said in a bleak appraisal to Congress on Thursday. He wouldn't say how close Pyongyang is to being able to strike the U.S. mainland.
WASHINGTON (AP) - North Korea's nuclear weapons program poses a potentially "existential" threat to the United States, the national intelligence director said in a bleak appraisal to Congress on Thursday. He wouldn't say how close Pyongyang is to being able to strike the U.S. mainland.
Senate intel panel subpoenas Flynn for Russia-related documents
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Targeted in widening investigations of his foreign entanglements, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, is at odds with his former Turkish client over two unusual payments totaling $80,000 that Flynn's firm sent back last year to the client.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Targeted in widening investigations of his foreign entanglements, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, is at odds with his former Turkish client over two unusual payments totaling $80,000 that Flynn's firm sent back last year to the client.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee talks next steps in helping homeless
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee invited KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian to city hall to talk about his next steps in helping some of San Francisco's most vulnerable residents. He said there are 1,800 homeless families in the city and with a new expansion of existing services those parents will have the child care they need to work toward a better life.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee invited KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian to city hall to talk about his next steps in helping some of San Francisco's most vulnerable residents. He said there are 1,800 homeless families in the city and with a new expansion of existing services those parents will have the child care they need to work toward a better life.
Former FBI Director Comey asked for additional resources in Russian probe days before firing
The Senate Intelligence Committee has invited recently fired FBI Director James Comey to testify on the Russia election meddling investigation next Tuesday behind closed doors with no media present. The move comes as Democrats and some Republicans are raising questions about President Trump's motives and timing in firing Comey abruptly Tuesday.
The Senate Intelligence Committee has invited recently fired FBI Director James Comey to testify on the Russia election meddling investigation next Tuesday behind closed doors with no media present. The move comes as Democrats and some Republicans are raising questions about President Trump's motives and timing in firing Comey abruptly Tuesday.
Before the ax, Comey was pushing Trump-Russia probe harder
Days before he was fired by Donald Trump, FBI Director James Comey requested more resources to pursue his investigation into Russia's election meddling and the possible involvement of Trump associates, U.S. officials said Wednesday, fueling concerns that Trump was trying to undermine a probe that could threaten his presidency.
Days before he was fired by Donald Trump, FBI Director James Comey requested more resources to pursue his investigation into Russia's election meddling and the possible involvement of Trump associates, U.S. officials said Wednesday, fueling concerns that Trump was trying to undermine a probe that could threaten his presidency.
President Trump to begin seismic surveys in Atlantic in drilling push
The Trump administration is moving forward on seismic surveys in the Atlantic Ocean, the first step toward offshore drilling in a region where it has been blocked for decades.
The Trump administration is moving forward on seismic surveys in the Atlantic Ocean, the first step toward offshore drilling in a region where it has been blocked for decades.
VIDEO: Refusefascism.org protests Trump's firing Comey in Oakland
Protesters with the website refusefascism.org gathered Wednesday outside the Federal Building in Oakland to speak out against the President's firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Protesters with the website refusefascism.org gathered Wednesday outside the Federal Building in Oakland to speak out against the President's firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Trump says Comey 'was not doing a good job'
In his first public remarks about his firing Tuesday of FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump said the ousted FBI chief "was not doing a good job."
In his first public remarks about his firing Tuesday of FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump said the ousted FBI chief "was not doing a good job."
Trump abruptly axes FBI's Comey in midst of Russia probe
White House announces President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey.
White House announces President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey.
Trump-Comey turmoil makes for lively town hall with Congressman Huffman
Turmoil at the FBI after Director Comey's firing made for an especially lively political town hall Tuesday evening in Marin County.
Turmoil at the FBI after Director Comey's firing made for an especially lively political town hall Tuesday evening in Marin County.
Trump abruptly axes FBI's Comey in midst of Russia probe
President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, dramatically ousting the nation's top law enforcement official in the midst of an FBI investigation into whether Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's election meddling.
President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, dramatically ousting the nation's top law enforcement official in the midst of an FBI investigation into whether Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's election meddling.
Trump, top Russia envoy to meet at White House
The White House says President Donald Trump will meet Wednesday with Vladimir Putin's top diplomat, marking the highest level, face-to-face contact with Russia of the American leader's young presidency.
The White House says President Donald Trump will meet Wednesday with Vladimir Putin's top diplomat, marking the highest level, face-to-face contact with Russia of the American leader's young presidency.
Mexico and police chief slam Texas' new 'sanctuary city' ban
The Mexican government, San Antonio's police chief and others slammed Texas' new "sanctuary cities" law on Monday, saying that requiring local law enforcement to help enforce U.S. immigration law could lead to racial profiling and will fan distrust of the police by the state's many Hispanics.
The Mexican government, San Antonio's police chief and others slammed Texas' new "sanctuary cities" law on Monday, saying that requiring local law enforcement to help enforce U.S. immigration law could lead to racial profiling and will fan distrust of the police by the state's many Hispanics.
Yates: Alarm about Russian blackmail led to warning on Flynn
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates told Congress Monday she bluntly warned the Trump White House in January that new National Security Adviser Michael Flynn "essentially could be blackmailed" by the Russians because he apparently had lied to his bosses about his contacts with Moscow's ambassador in Washington.
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates told Congress Monday she bluntly warned the Trump White House in January that new National Security Adviser Michael Flynn "essentially could be blackmailed" by the Russians because he apparently had lied to his bosses about his contacts with Moscow's ambassador in Washington.
Pres. Trump calls Russia probe 'a total hoax', issues series of tweets
President Donald Trump is calling investigations into his campaign's possible ties to Russia's election meddling a "taxpayer funded charade" and a "total hoax."
President Donald Trump is calling investigations into his campaign's possible ties to Russia's election meddling a "taxpayer funded charade" and a "total hoax."
Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. running for California House seat
Actor Antonio Sabato Jr., a familiar face from soap operas "General Hospital" and "Melrose Place" and friend of President Donald Trump, has decided to run for Congress.
Actor Antonio Sabato Jr., a familiar face from soap operas "General Hospital" and "Melrose Place" and friend of President Donald Trump, has decided to run for Congress.