White House to pause grants for Planned Parenthood, others: report

Planned Parenthood could be stripped of millions of dollars in grant funding while the Trump administration ensures it has eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.

Michelle Obama says she’ll never run for president, calls it ‘unthinkable’

Michelle Obama says running for president is “never gonna happen," citing her daughters and family life as the key reason she’s ruled out politics entirely—even as rumors continue.

Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump. 

Mia Love, 1st Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49

Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49, according to a statement posted by her family. Here's what to know.

Protesters target Tesla, Elon Musk, Trump in East Bay march

Upwards of 1,000 protestors took to the downtown shopping area of Walnut Creek on Saturday to protest changes in government policy and institutions being made by President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk.

‘They didn’t lift a damn finger’: California crime victim fund ordered to change practices

California established the first-of-its-kind victim compensation program 60 years ago. Today, it’s overseen by three members: State Controller Malia Cohen; Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton; and a representative from Newsom’s cabinet, Government Operations Secretary Amy Tong.

Contra Costa County DA served with 'Notice of Intent' to recall

Another Bay Area District Attorney is facing a recall effort, this time in Contra Costa County. District Attorney Diana Becton was served with a “Notice of Intent to Recall" on Monday.

Unilever, Ben & Jerry's parent company, accused of removing CEO over politics

Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.

Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested in minor prostitution sting: What we know

A Minnesota lawmaker from Grand Rapids is accused of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution after he was arrested by Bloomington police in a prostitution sting.

Schiff, Pelosi tour Presidio and vow to protect trust from cuts

Senator Adam Schiff made his first visit to the Bay Area since being sworn in to the upper chamber. The freshman senator from California, joined former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a tour of San Francisco’s Presidio, a recent target of the Trump administration.

What is an autopen?

President Donald Trump is claiming that pardons signed by former President Joe Biden should be canceled because Biden allegedly used an autopen.

Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia

“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.

Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.