Trump signs new travel ban targeting those seeking new visas
President Donald Trump on Monday signed a new version of his controversial travel ban, aiming to withstand court challenges while still barring new visas for citizens from six Muslim-majority countries and shutting down the U.S. refugee program.
President Donald Trump on Monday signed a new version of his controversial travel ban, aiming to withstand court challenges while still barring new visas for citizens from six Muslim-majority countries and shutting down the U.S. refugee program.
White House: Congress must probe alleged Obama power abuse
The White House on Sunday demanded that Congress, which is already investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, also examine whether former President Barack Obama abused his executive powers in connection with that campaign.
The White House on Sunday demanded that Congress, which is already investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, also examine whether former President Barack Obama abused his executive powers in connection with that campaign.
Trump claims Obama had his phones wiretapped; no proof cited
President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former President Barack Obama of having Trump Tower telephone lines "wire tapped" during last year's election, but Trump didn't offer any evidence or say what prompted the allegation.
President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former President Barack Obama of having Trump Tower telephone lines "wire tapped" during last year's election, but Trump didn't offer any evidence or say what prompted the allegation.
Free sport event tickets for Oakland city officials could be a thing of the past
Oakland’s Public Ethics Commission is looking at ways to revise how free sports tickets are distributed and used by elected officials, and at least one councilmember wants to do away with the perk.
Oakland’s Public Ethics Commission is looking at ways to revise how free sports tickets are distributed and used by elected officials, and at least one councilmember wants to do away with the perk.
California high-speed rail ready to lay some track
After years of prep work, Gov. Jerry Brown's finance department decided Friday that California's $64 billion high-speed rail project is ready to lay some track.
After years of prep work, Gov. Jerry Brown's finance department decided Friday that California's $64 billion high-speed rail project is ready to lay some track.
Environmental programs face deep cuts under budget proposal
The Trump administration would slash programs aimed at slowing climate change and improving water safety and air quality, while eliminating thousands of jobs, according to a draft of the Environmental Protection Agency budget proposal obtained by The Associated Press.
The Trump administration would slash programs aimed at slowing climate change and improving water safety and air quality, while eliminating thousands of jobs, according to a draft of the Environmental Protection Agency budget proposal obtained by The Associated Press.
Food stamps 'SNAP' back into debate about spending
The cost of Food Stamps, or SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), has ballooned the past two decades. It went from having a price tag of $17 billion in 2000 to costing $71 billion last year.
The cost of Food Stamps, or SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), has ballooned the past two decades. It went from having a price tag of $17 billion in 2000 to costing $71 billion last year.
Trump, Schumer trade barbs over Putin ties
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump, his administration under siege for contacts with Russian officials, is calling for "an immediate investigation" into Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer's own ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump, his administration under siege for contacts with Russian officials, is calling for "an immediate investigation" into Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer's own ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump visits private school in Orlando to promote school choice
President Donald Trump will be visiting a private, religious school in Florida on Friday, signaling that his education agenda will focus on school choice.
President Donald Trump will be visiting a private, religious school in Florida on Friday, signaling that his education agenda will focus on school choice.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recuses himself from Russia probe
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he will recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he will recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election.
Pence used a private email account to conduct state business
Vice President Mike Pence used a private email account to conduct public business as Indiana's governor, according to public records obtained by the Indianapolis Star.
Vice President Mike Pence used a private email account to conduct public business as Indiana's governor, according to public records obtained by the Indianapolis Star.
‘March 4 Trump' planned for Saturday, counter protests expected
A march for Donald Trump is planned in Berkeley this Saturday, one of dozens planned nationwide to show support for the new president.
A march for Donald Trump is planned in Berkeley this Saturday, one of dozens planned nationwide to show support for the new president.
AG Jeff Sessions recuses himself amid Russian flap
Attorney General Jeff Sessions had two conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign. The Justice Department said Wednesday night that the two conversations took place last year when Sessions was a senator. One was an office visit that occurred in his capacity as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions had two conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign. The Justice Department said Wednesday night that the two conversations took place last year when Sessions was a senator. One was an office visit that occurred in his capacity as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
City to appease SF business owners over homeless encampments
“It’s like the end of the world! Worse than any other third world country,” says fed-up San Francisco business owner Noeme Chahenian.
“It’s like the end of the world! Worse than any other third world country,” says fed-up San Francisco business owner Noeme Chahenian.
Trump slump? Signs of drop in international tourism to US
The U.S. Travel Association on Thursday said the Trump administration's immigration policies are hurting tourism.
The U.S. Travel Association on Thursday said the Trump administration's immigration policies are hurting tourism.
Kushner met with Russian before inauguration
A White House official says President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and the man who would become national security adviser, Michael Flynn, met with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. in December.
A White House official says President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and the man who would become national security adviser, Michael Flynn, met with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. in December.
Justice Dept: Jeff Sessions spoke with Russian ambassador in 2016
Sessions, an early supporter of President Donald Trump and a policy adviser to the Republican candidate, did not disclose those discussions at his confirmation hearing in January when asked what he would do if "anyone affiliated" with the campaign had been in contact with officials of the Russian government.
Sessions, an early supporter of President Donald Trump and a policy adviser to the Republican candidate, did not disclose those discussions at his confirmation hearing in January when asked what he would do if "anyone affiliated" with the campaign had been in contact with officials of the Russian government.
Will Donald Trump policies fuel stock market rally?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up almost 2,800 points since Donald Trump was elected U.S. president four months ago and the rise has prompted questions of how high will the markets rise?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up almost 2,800 points since Donald Trump was elected U.S. president four months ago and the rise has prompted questions of how high will the markets rise?
Will Trump spur stock surge?
Some economic analysts say the economy is poised to surge under President Donald Trump. Tom Vacar reports.
Some economic analysts say the economy is poised to surge under President Donald Trump. Tom Vacar reports.
Was Trump tribute to fallen soldier fitting or calculated?
The televised moment moved a nation: A grief-stricken widow clasping her hands and looking skyward, tears streaming down her face as the nation's lawmakers and president delivered a deafening standing ovation in honor of her fallen husband.
The televised moment moved a nation: A grief-stricken widow clasping her hands and looking skyward, tears streaming down her face as the nation's lawmakers and president delivered a deafening standing ovation in honor of her fallen husband.