President-Elect Trump chooses two Bibles for Oath of Office

The Presidential Inaugural Committee says Donald Trump will be sworn in as president Friday using two Bibles -- his own and the Bible that Abraham Lincoln used at his first inauguration.

Democratic  Rep. Lewis: Trump not a 'legitimate president'

Democratic Rep. John Lewis says he's doesn't consider Donald Trump a "legitimate president," blaming the Russians for helping the Republican win the White House.

Trump raises millions to cover inauguration's steep costs

The inauguration of a new president requires the recitation of a 35-word oath. That's it. Dress it up with some hoopla and glitz, though, and pretty soon you're talking real money.

Trump plan to donate foreign hotel profits can't be checked

It's a public relations win for the president-elect: Donald Trump's company says it will donate profits from any foreign governments that use his hotels. In practice, however, the public may never know if any money changes hands.

SF Board to consider additional funds for immigrant legal defense

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is set to consider additional funding to provide legal representation to immigrants fighting deportation, but the request falls short of what is being sought by advocates.

President Obama surprises VP Joe Biden with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Speaking at the White House Thursday with Biden by his side, Obama says the tribute will give the Internet one last chance to joke about the "bromance" the two share.

Obama making changes to Cuban immigration policy

President Barack Obama is ending a longstanding immigration policy that allows any Cuban who makes it to U.S. soil to stay and become a legal resident, a senior administration official said Thursday.

Republican-led Senate takes first step to repeal 'Obamacare'

The Senate has passed a measure to take the first step forward on dismantling President Barack Obama's health care law. The nearly party-line51-48 vote came on a nonbinding Republican-backed budget measure that eases the way for subsequent repeal legislation that could come to a vote next month. 

Combative Trump concedes Russia's role in election hacking

NEW YORK (AP) -- In a combative and freewheeling news conference, President-elect Donald Trump said for the first time Wednesday that he accepts Russia was behind the election year hacking of Democrats that roiled the White House race. Looking ahead, he urged Congress to move quickly to replace President Barack Obama's signature health care law and insisted anew that Mexico will pay the...

Combative Trump concedes Russia's role in election hacking
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In a combative and freewheeling news conference, President-elect Donald Trump said for the first time Wednesday that he accepts Russia was behind the election year hacking of Democrats that roiled the White House race.

Oakland Mayor Schaaf issues executive order on warehouse safety, displacement

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced an executive order today to address warehouse safety and displacement in the aftermath of last month's deadly Ghost Ship Fire. 

Trump to CNN reporter: 'You are fake news'

President-elect Donald Trump refused to answer a question from a CNN reporter at his first press conference since winning the election.

PHOTOS: President Obama farewell address

President Obama delivered his farewell address during a speech on Jan. 10, 2017 in Chicago. The event attracted hundreds of fans and several A-List names.

Official: Trump briefed on potentially compromising report

Top intelligence officials last week told President-elect Donald Trump about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him, a U.S. official said Tuesday.

Sessions says he'd be fair as Attorney General, will defy Trump if necessary

Sen. Jeff Sessions cast himself as a strong protector of law and order at his confirmation hearing Tuesday, promising that as attorney general he would crack down on illegal immigration, gun violence and the "scourge of radical Islamic terrorism."

VP Biden visits San Francisco, discusses cancer initiative

Vice-President Joe Biden arrived in San Francisco Monday afternoon to address a crowd at a health conference, after weather delays and a bird strike that impacted Air Force Two in Southern California.

Democrats to challenge Sessions on immigration, civil rights

Senate Democrats will challenge President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Sen. Jeff Sessions, when he appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee over his hard-line stand on immigration, past record on civil rights and whether he supports community policing. 

AP FACT CHECK: Red gowns a-plenty in Washington dress shops

Ladies in Washington planning to celebrate Donald Trump's inauguration as the next president won't, it turns out, need a fairy godmother to find something to wear. 

East Bay Congresswoman objects to certify Trump's electoral votes

Three Democratic members of Congress, including East Bay Representative Barbara Lee, challenged the electoral college victory certification for President-elect Donald Trump.