Government shutdown averted: What's next?

The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.

Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown

The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.

Personal toll of potential govt shutdowns on Americans

The uncertainty these past few days created anxiety for federal workers and Americans trying to plan for the holidays.

House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump

The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.

Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all

Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.

Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll

Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.

Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.

Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.

McConnell slams polio vaccine critics in apparent warning to RFK Jr.

Reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lawyer once asked the FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine sparked a warning from Republican leader Mitch McConnell.

California judges say they're underpaid, new lawsuit could cost taxpayers millions

California judges make a good living. They earn at least $240,000 and can count on a raise just about every year, a requirement that’s written into state law.

Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?

Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.

First poll results on Hegseth, Gabbard, and key Trump Cabinet picks

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to select nominees for his new administration, some Americans have their doubts about his choices, a new poll finds.

Alameda County registrar Tim Dupuis faces scrutiny

On the day the Alameda County Board of Supervisors accepted the certified election results for candidates and measures from the Registrar of Voters, the head of the registrar faced scrutiny from emboldened residents.

List: New California laws going into effect in 2025

A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.