DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
3 candidates running for Oakland mayor make case for their leadership
A forum was held Tuesday night to meet the candidates running for mayor of Oakland in the upcoming special election.
A forum was held Tuesday night to meet the candidates running for mayor of Oakland in the upcoming special election.
Oakland nonprofits say city cuts could shut down programs
A senior center, violence prevention groups, and community trauma counseling programs all received letters from the city stating their grants were being terminated as Oakland struggles to balance its budget.
A senior center, violence prevention groups, and community trauma counseling programs all received letters from the city stating their grants were being terminated as Oakland struggles to balance its budget.
Fired National Park Service employees make plans for class-action lawsuit
A group of employees who were terminated from the National Park Service last week are making plans to file class action lawsuits. The federal hiring freeze enacted via executive order by President Donald Trump is heavily impacting the Department of the Interior.
A group of employees who were terminated from the National Park Service last week are making plans to file class action lawsuits. The federal hiring freeze enacted via executive order by President Donald Trump is heavily impacting the Department of the Interior.
Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
Bill would make Trump's birthday a federal holiday
A republican congresswoman has launched an effort to designate Donald Trump’s birthday as a federal holiday.
A republican congresswoman has launched an effort to designate Donald Trump’s birthday as a federal holiday.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Bay Area protesters take aim at Musk, Trump
Rallies were held around the Bay Area and across the nation on Presidents Day to protest against Elon Musk's role in government and President Donald Trump's policies.
Rallies were held around the Bay Area and across the nation on Presidents Day to protest against Elon Musk's role in government and President Donald Trump's policies.
San Mateo protestors march more than 20 miles for immigration reform
President Donald Trump’s tough rhetoric on illegal immigration has sparked protests across the country since his inauguration last month.
President Donald Trump’s tough rhetoric on illegal immigration has sparked protests across the country since his inauguration last month.
Trump at Daytona 500: Return visit to Great American Race marks second time as president
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Newsom issues executive order increasing access to benefits for wildfire survivors
The order ensures survivors can access CalWorks, while easing legal requirements for schools affected by the fires.
The order ensures survivors can access CalWorks, while easing legal requirements for schools affected by the fires.
Alleged DOGE imposters in MAGA hats make demands at SF city hall
Three men entered various offices at San Francisco City Hall posing as DOGE representatives in MAGA hats, demanding employees turn over digital information over, the sheriff's office said.
Three men entered various offices at San Francisco City Hall posing as DOGE representatives in MAGA hats, demanding employees turn over digital information over, the sheriff's office said.
States with abortion bans saw increase in infant mortality rates, study finds
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
Americans think the government spends too much; here's what it actually spends
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.
Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development work worldwide, citing the sweeping damage that the sudden shutdown has done to the nonprofits and other organizations that help carry out U.S. assistance overseas.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development work worldwide, citing the sweeping damage that the sudden shutdown has done to the nonprofits and other organizations that help carry out U.S. assistance overseas.
Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.