Senate passes Trump’s budget plan with help from some Dems
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Mayoral debate: What Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor said about Oakland's top issues
MAYORAL DEBATE: One of the topics discussed at the Oakland mayoral debate was the city's significant budget deficit. We break down what each candidate had to say.
MAYORAL DEBATE: One of the topics discussed at the Oakland mayoral debate was the city's significant budget deficit. We break down what each candidate had to say.
KTVU hosts Oakland mayoral debate ahead of special election
Former Rep. Barbara Lee and former Oakland city council member Loren Taylor will debate at the Oakland Museum, with KTVU anchor Dave Clark moderating the event.
Former Rep. Barbara Lee and former Oakland city council member Loren Taylor will debate at the Oakland Museum, with KTVU anchor Dave Clark moderating the event.
Katie Porter enters California governor's race
She joins a long list of prominent candidates vying for the governor's office.
She joins a long list of prominent candidates vying for the governor's office.
Columbia student’s ICE arrest 1st ‘of many to come,’ Trump says
President Trump has a warning that his administration will continue cracking down on protests against the war in Gaza.
President Trump has a warning that his administration will continue cracking down on protests against the war in Gaza.
National parks saw record number of visits in 2024, but reported memo says not to publicize
U.S. national parks reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024.
U.S. national parks reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
Here's what's in the GOP budget bill that would keep government funded through September
Republicans released a detailed spending bill ahead of a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown on March 14.
Republicans released a detailed spending bill ahead of a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown on March 14.
Secret video: State Farm exec appears to confess to manipulating California insurance rate hikes
The video appears to have been recorded sometime after the Southern California wildfires, and references the Palisades Fire in particular.
The video appears to have been recorded sometime after the Southern California wildfires, and references the Palisades Fire in particular.
Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.
Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.
Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Kamala Harris reportedly considering run for California governor
If she runs, she would seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will be term-limited.
If she runs, she would seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will be term-limited.
KTVU hosts Oakland mayoral debate
Candidates Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor will participate in the Oakland mayoral debate on Tuesday, moderated by KTVU's Dave Clark. Here's how to watch.
Candidates Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor will participate in the Oakland mayoral debate on Tuesday, moderated by KTVU's Dave Clark. Here's how to watch.
Social Security employees banned from reading news websites at work
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
Elon Musk says Postal Service, Amtrak should be privatized
Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.
Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.
Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
What does it mean to be censured?
U.S. Rep. Al Green faces a censure vote on Thursday following his ejection from the House chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week. But what does being censured mean?
U.S. Rep. Al Green faces a censure vote on Thursday following his ejection from the House chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week. But what does being censured mean?

















