Comey: FBI probing Trump-Russia links, wiretap claims bogus
FBI Director James Comey says the FBI and Justice Department have no information to substantiate President Donald Trump's claims that former President Barack Obama wiretapped him before the election. Comey says no individual can order surveillance of an American. He says courts grant this permission after a rigorous application process.
FBI Director James Comey says the FBI and Justice Department have no information to substantiate President Donald Trump's claims that former President Barack Obama wiretapped him before the election. Comey says no individual can order surveillance of an American. He says courts grant this permission after a rigorous application process.
Secret Service stepping up security after multiple scares
After three security scares in just over a week, the Secret Service is stepping up its security measures.
After three security scares in just over a week, the Secret Service is stepping up its security measures.
Appeals court refuses to stop oil in Dakota Access pipeline
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - An appeals court has refused to stop the imminent flow of oil through the Dakota Access pipeline.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - An appeals court has refused to stop the imminent flow of oil through the Dakota Access pipeline.
Meals on Wheels on chopping block; GOP says it doesn't work
Those who rely on the Meals On Wheels program are answering back to the Trump Administration.
Those who rely on the Meals On Wheels program are answering back to the Trump Administration.
Trump budget cuts domestic programs to boost defense spending
President Donald Trump is unveiling a $1.15 trillion budget, a far-reaching overhaul of federal government spending that slashes a dozen departments to finance a significant increase in the military and make a down payment on a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
President Donald Trump is unveiling a $1.15 trillion budget, a far-reaching overhaul of federal government spending that slashes a dozen departments to finance a significant increase in the military and make a down payment on a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Congress votes to allow states to drug-test the unemployed
The Senate on Tuesday sent President Donald Trump a measure to expand the number of applicants for jobless benefits who can be drug-tested.
The Senate on Tuesday sent President Donald Trump a measure to expand the number of applicants for jobless benefits who can be drug-tested.
Judge in Hawaii puts Trump's travel ban on hold
A federal judge in Hawaii has put President Donald Trump's revised travel ban on hold. U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson issued his ruling Wednesday after hearing arguments on Hawaii's request for a temporary restraining order involving the ban.
A federal judge in Hawaii has put President Donald Trump's revised travel ban on hold. U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson issued his ruling Wednesday after hearing arguments on Hawaii's request for a temporary restraining order involving the ban.
GOP leaders acknowledge health bill changes, may delay vote
Their health care overhaul in trouble from all directions, the White House and top House Republicans acknowledged Wednesday they would make changes to the legislation in hopes of nailing down votes and pushing the party's showpiece legislation through the chamber soon.
Their health care overhaul in trouble from all directions, the White House and top House Republicans acknowledged Wednesday they would make changes to the legislation in hopes of nailing down votes and pushing the party's showpiece legislation through the chamber soon.
Trump admin halts rule to regulate fracking on public land
The Trump administration says it is rolling back an Obama administration rule requiring companies that drill for oil and natural gas on federal lands to disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, better known as fracking.
The Trump administration says it is rolling back an Obama administration rule requiring companies that drill for oil and natural gas on federal lands to disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, better known as fracking.
Tillerson shuns all but conservative website on Asia tour
A reporter from a conservative-leaning website is the only media representative flying with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on his trip to Asia this week.
A reporter from a conservative-leaning website is the only media representative flying with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on his trip to Asia this week.
Fed approves short-term rate hike
The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 2:00 p.m. The Federal Reserve will hike its key short-term rate, the third increase since December 2015 and a show of confidence in that the economy is stable. Steady hiring has brought down the unemployment rate to 4.7 percent, while the Fed's preferred measure of inflation has been moving closer to the...
The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 2:00 p.m. The Federal Reserve will hike its key short-term rate, the third increase since December 2015 and a show of confidence in that the economy is stable. Steady hiring has brought down the unemployment rate to 4.7 percent, while the Fed's preferred measure of inflation has been moving closer to the...
Question of the Day: Do you want to see more of President Trump's tax returns?
The White House has confirmed the accuracy of two leaked documents showing President Donald Trump's 2005 tax return.
The White House has confirmed the accuracy of two leaked documents showing President Donald Trump's 2005 tax return.
White House releases Trump tax info ahead of TV report
The White House says President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year. The acknowledgement comes as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow says she has obtained part of Trump's 2005 tax forms. The White House is pushing back pre-emptively, saying that publishing those returns would be illegal. It says, "You know you are desperate...
The White House says President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year. The acknowledgement comes as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow says she has obtained part of Trump's 2005 tax forms. The White House is pushing back pre-emptively, saying that publishing those returns would be illegal. It says, "You know you are desperate...
SF board votes in support of DAPL divestment efforts
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today unanimously voted in support of efforts to divest from banks financing the Dakota Access Pipeline.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today unanimously voted in support of efforts to divest from banks financing the Dakota Access Pipeline.
GOP health overhaul means less money for states
The Republican health care plan means less money for states and gives them a tough choice: Find a pot of cash to make up the difference or let coverage lapse for millions of lower-income Americans.
The Republican health care plan means less money for states and gives them a tough choice: Find a pot of cash to make up the difference or let coverage lapse for millions of lower-income Americans.
Crowd packs Marin town hall to discuss healthcare
The battle over the new healthcare plan has been a divisive issue across the country. People around the Bay Area are making sure their voices are heard. Now, the battle moves to full scale political war where a lot is at stake.
The battle over the new healthcare plan has been a divisive issue across the country. People around the Bay Area are making sure their voices are heard. Now, the battle moves to full scale political war where a lot is at stake.
Justice Dept. asks for more time on wiretapping evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Facing a Monday deadline, the Justice Department asked lawmakers for more time to provide evidence backing up President Donald Trump's unproven assertion that his predecessor wiretapped his New York skyscraper during the election.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Facing a Monday deadline, the Justice Department asked lawmakers for more time to provide evidence backing up President Donald Trump's unproven assertion that his predecessor wiretapped his New York skyscraper during the election.
California joins 5 other states in opposing Trump's revised travel ban
By Bay City News Service California today joined Washington state and four other states in challenging President Donald Trump's revised ban restricting travel from six predominantly Muslim states. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra signed on to an amended version of a lawsuit initially filed in federal court in Seattle by Washington on Jan. 30 over Trump's original travel...
By Bay City News Service California today joined Washington state and four other states in challenging President Donald Trump's revised ban restricting travel from six predominantly Muslim states. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra signed on to an amended version of a lawsuit initially filed in federal court in Seattle by Washington on Jan. 30 over Trump's original travel...
City ordinance affecting San Jose part-time workers' hours goes into effect today
Starting today, San Jose businesses with 36 employees or more are required to give additional work hours to existing part-time employees before hiring other part-time workers.
Starting today, San Jose businesses with 36 employees or more are required to give additional work hours to existing part-time employees before hiring other part-time workers.
DeVos promotes school choice, local control
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Monday sought to convince public school leaders that school choice and local control play an important role in education. Speaking to members of The Council of the Great City Schools, a group of the nation's largest urban school districts, DeVos stressed that parents, not Washington politicians, should be making choices about their children's...
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Monday sought to convince public school leaders that school choice and local control play an important role in education. Speaking to members of The Council of the Great City Schools, a group of the nation's largest urban school districts, DeVos stressed that parents, not Washington politicians, should be making choices about their children's...