Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's travel ban nationwide
A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban on people from seven predominantly Muslim countries after Washington state and Minnesota urged a nationwide hold on the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country.
A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban on people from seven predominantly Muslim countries after Washington state and Minnesota urged a nationwide hold on the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country.
DeVos moves closer to confirmation as education secretary
Betsy DeVos moved closer toward confirmation as education secretary Friday after clearing a major hurdle in the Senate, even as Democrats and labor unions fervently sought another Republican vote against her.
Betsy DeVos moved closer toward confirmation as education secretary Friday after clearing a major hurdle in the Senate, even as Democrats and labor unions fervently sought another Republican vote against her.
Trump launches his attack on banks' financial restraints
President Donald Trump launched his long-promised attack Friday on banking rules that were rushed into law after the nation's economic crisis, signing new orders while surrounded by business and investment chiefs and pledging further action to free big banks from restrictions. Wall Street cheered him on, but Trump risks disillusioning his working-class voters.
President Donald Trump launched his long-promised attack Friday on banking rules that were rushed into law after the nation's economic crisis, signing new orders while surrounded by business and investment chiefs and pledging further action to free big banks from restrictions. Wall Street cheered him on, but Trump risks disillusioning his working-class voters.
Trump administration levies new sanctions on Iran ovr missile test
The Trump administration ordered sanctions against more than two dozen people and companies from the Persian Gulf to China Friday in retaliation for Iran's recent ballistic missile test, increasing pressure on Tehran without directly undercutting a landmark nuclear deal with the country.
The Trump administration ordered sanctions against more than two dozen people and companies from the Persian Gulf to China Friday in retaliation for Iran's recent ballistic missile test, increasing pressure on Tehran without directly undercutting a landmark nuclear deal with the country.
The Booksmith SF announces it won't stock Yiannopoulos' book, pre-order sales soar
Sales are soaring for the upcoming book by incendiary right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos but details of his promotional tour -- assuming there is one -- are a mystery for now.
Sales are soaring for the upcoming book by incendiary right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos but details of his promotional tour -- assuming there is one -- are a mystery for now.
In shift, Trump warns Israel against new settlements
President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Israel that constructing new settlements "may not be helpful" to Middle East peace efforts, striking a tougher line with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Trump has been perceived as sympathetic to the settlements, which are considered illegal by most of the international community. Shortly before taking office, he...
President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Israel that constructing new settlements "may not be helpful" to Middle East peace efforts, striking a tougher line with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Trump has been perceived as sympathetic to the settlements, which are considered illegal by most of the international community. Shortly before taking office, he...
Berkeley republican talks President Trump's tweet against Cal
U.C. Berkeley officials say there were about 1,500 people taking part in a demonstration to voice opposition to the Yiannopolis event, but it was a small group of about 150 people who caused trouble.
U.C. Berkeley officials say there were about 1,500 people taking part in a demonstration to voice opposition to the Yiannopolis event, but it was a small group of about 150 people who caused trouble.
GOP pushes 2 top Cabinet picks through to full Senate
Republicans jammed two of President Donald Trump's top Cabinet picks through the Senate Finance Committee with no Democrats in the room Wednesday after suspending a rule that would have otherwise barred them from taking the vote.
Republicans jammed two of President Donald Trump's top Cabinet picks through the Senate Finance Committee with no Democrats in the room Wednesday after suspending a rule that would have otherwise barred them from taking the vote.
Hillary Clinton will reflect on 2016 race in new book
NEW YORK (AP) - Hillary Clinton has a lot of plans for 2017, including some reflections on her stunning loss last fall to Donald Trump.
NEW YORK (AP) - Hillary Clinton has a lot of plans for 2017, including some reflections on her stunning loss last fall to Donald Trump.
National security adviser puts Iran 'on notice'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's national security adviser says the administration is putting Iran "on notice" after it tested a ballistic missile. Michael Flynn told reporters Wednesday that the Trump administration "condemns such actions by Iran that undermine security, prosperity and stability throughout and beyond the Middle East that puts American lives at...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's national security adviser says the administration is putting Iran "on notice" after it tested a ballistic missile. Michael Flynn told reporters Wednesday that the Trump administration "condemns such actions by Iran that undermine security, prosperity and stability throughout and beyond the Middle East that puts American lives at...
Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court
In a prime-time, nationally-televised address Tuesday night, President Donald Trump announced he has chosen Neil Gorsuch to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. Speaking live from the Oval Office, Trump made the announcement with Gorsuch at his side.
In a prime-time, nationally-televised address Tuesday night, President Donald Trump announced he has chosen Neil Gorsuch to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. Speaking live from the Oval Office, Trump made the announcement with Gorsuch at his side.
Nation's 1st transgender cultural district could be slated for San Francisco
San Francisco supervisor Jane Kim is hoping to create the nation's first transgender cultural district within the Tenderloin.
San Francisco supervisor Jane Kim is hoping to create the nation's first transgender cultural district within the Tenderloin.
Women's rights groups concerned how Trump's SCOTUS pick will side on abortion
Critics of Judge Neil Gorsuch say a review of his legal career leaves little doubt he is anti-abortion.
Critics of Judge Neil Gorsuch say a review of his legal career leaves little doubt he is anti-abortion.
Tourists in SF will have hard time renting residential hotel rooms
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved legislation making it harder for the owners of residential hotels to rent rooms out to tourists.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved legislation making it harder for the owners of residential hotels to rent rooms out to tourists.
Senator: Army Corp told to approve Dakota pipeline easement
North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says the Acting Secretary of the Army has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with an easement necessary to complete the Dakota Access pipeline.
North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says the Acting Secretary of the Army has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with an easement necessary to complete the Dakota Access pipeline.
San Francisco sues Trump Administration over sanctuary city order
City officials on Tuesday announced that San Francisco will file a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the president's executive order that strips federal funding from municipalities that have adopted sanctuary city status.
City officials on Tuesday announced that San Francisco will file a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the president's executive order that strips federal funding from municipalities that have adopted sanctuary city status.
Union-backed Ronald Vitiello named to lead Border Patrol
A career Border Patrol official who was backed by the agents' union was named Tuesday as chief of the agency, less than a week after his predecessor resigned under pressure. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Twitter than Ronald.
A career Border Patrol official who was backed by the agents' union was named Tuesday as chief of the agency, less than a week after his predecessor resigned under pressure. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Twitter than Ronald.
AP Source: Yates troubled that law disadvantaged Muslims
A person familiar with Sally Yates' thinking says the former acting attorney general has told others she felt Donald Trump's executive order on refugees appeared to favor Christians over Muslims and she was troubled by that.
A person familiar with Sally Yates' thinking says the former acting attorney general has told others she felt Donald Trump's executive order on refugees appeared to favor Christians over Muslims and she was troubled by that.
Trump leaves intact LGBTQ work protections
The White House says President Donald Trump will leave intact a 2014 executive order that protects federal workers from anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
The White House says President Donald Trump will leave intact a 2014 executive order that protects federal workers from anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
Senate committee approves Betsy DeVos 12-11
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has voted to confirm activist Betsy DeVos as head the Education Department.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has voted to confirm activist Betsy DeVos as head the Education Department.