House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas as Senate tries to strike border deal
House Republicans on Wednesday will march ahead with impeachment plans targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as “derelict in his duty" over handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Republicans push ahead with Hunter Biden contempt charge after his surprise visit to Capitol Hill
The only remarks Hunter Biden made to reporters was when asked why he had his father on speaker phone several times during business meetings. "If he called you, would you answer the phone?" he responded.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's supporters rally in response to recall effort
Days after those behind the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao sent their letter of intent to remove her from office, her supporters rallied on the steps of City Hall.
Lauren Boebert incident with ex-husband at Colorado restaurant being investigated by police
It’s unclear what happened Saturday night at the Colorado restaurant, but Boebert’s campaign released a statement Sunday in which she said she “didn’t punch Jayson in the face and no one was arrested."
Biden invited to deliver the State of the Union address March 7, latest date since 1934
President Biden's State of the Union address is notably scheduled for after a pair of critical deadlines to avert a government shutdown.
Hunter Biden faces contempt of Congress charges for defying subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena to appear for a private deposition last month.
Bill reintroduced to legalize cannabis cafes in California
An elected official in San Francisco is bringing back a bill that aims to legalize cannabis cafes in the state of California.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to review Colorado ruling barring him from ballot over Jan. 6 attack
The provision has been used so sparingly in American history that the U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled on it.
San Jose city councilmember granted temporary restraining order against social media blogger
Council member Peter Ortiz says this isn't about punishing someone for criticizing the job he's doing, but it's about keeping himself and his family safe.
Celebrity deaths of 2023: Remembering the influential people we lost this year
The world said goodbye to a number of influential people in 2023.
Celebrity deaths of 2023: Recalling the influential people we lost this year
The world said goodbye to a number of celebrities and influential people in 2023.
Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs state authority to block former president
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a December ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Lauren Boebert switches congressional districts after scandal rocks faithful supporters
Rep. Lauren Boebert is leaving her district following an embarrassing moment of groping and vaping that shook even loyal supporters.
Former Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl dead at 88
Herb Kohl, former Wisconsin Senator and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died at age 88.
Ohio miscarriage case: State prosecutor says criminal charge against woman can't be dropped
An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.
Lawsuit filed against City of Santa Clara for ballot measure involving police chief
It’s the last city to elect its police chief and now a lawsuit about the ballot measure language has been filed.
Oakland man released by Venezuelan gov't in prisoner swap with US
An Oakland man whose family said he was "wrongfully arrested" in Venezuela in October has been released as part of an exchange of prisoners orchestrated by the Biden administration.
California Lt. governor seeks to remove Trump from primary ballot
Following the ruling by Colorado's Supreme Court that said Donald Trump is ineligible for the state's presidential primary, California's lieutenant governor is calling to have him removed from the ballot here.
New California laws will protect workers who use marijuana off-the-job
Gov. Newsom signed two bills into law related to cannabis use. One prevents employers from asking job applicants about their past marijuana use. Another law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees for cannabis use, off the job and away from work.