Bay Area braces for possible government shutdown Sunday
The possibility of a government shutdown has created a stressful situation for federal workers in the Bay Area. It would affect thousands of employees, from members of the U.S. Coast Guard to workers at passport offices.
Questions raised about who will replace late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to appoint someone to replace Senator Feinstein until her term ends in 2025.
Highlights and key moments from Sen. Dianne Feinstein's career
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, an indisputable political powerhouse, shattered gender barriers from San Francisco’s City Hall to the corridors of Capitol Hill.
Praise for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein pours in
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's sudden passing Thursday night came as a bit of a surprise when it was announced Friday morning. Public figures ranging from celebrities to elected officials from both sides of the aisles posted on social media about her death and reflected on her career in public life.
Government shutdown almost certain after last-ditch effort collapses
A federal government shutdown is almost certain after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open collapsed.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein dead at 90
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California’s long-serving Democratic senator, has died.
Unsung heroic firefighters may lose pay amid government shutdown
Some federal firefighters say if the Paycheck Protection Act does not pass they could lose up to $1,500 a month, prompting some to leave the Forest Service altogether for better-paying jobs.
Protestors greet Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during Salinas fundraiser
Fresh off of the latest Republican presidential debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a fundraiser in the farming community of Salinas. He was met with a chilly reception by protestors and by the Salinas City Council, which passed a resolution opposing his visit.
Biden pledges action on patient health, AI initiatives during Bay Area visit
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) met with President Joe Biden Wednesday presenting policy recommendations on extreme weather, public health workforce, patient safety, and research and development.
Newsom signs law to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that aims to stop other states from prosecuting doctors and pharmacists who mail abortion pills to patients in places where the procedure is banned.
Here's how a government shutdown could disrupt your fall travel
With a government shutdown approaching, it may have an impact on travel.
Senate unanimously passes resolution to reinstate formal dress code after Sen. John Fetterman controversy
A bipartisan resolution passed the upper chamber with unanimous consent for a formal dress code.
House Republicans make case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."
A government shutdown is looming this weekend. What it means, who's impacted and what's next?
The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.
Watch: Antony Blinken plays guitar, sings the blues to launch global music initiative
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is a self-described “very amateur guitarist" with three recorded songs on Spotify.
2nd GOP debate: Candidates take shots at Trump and each other
Donald Trump’s rivals were quick to lay into him during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event as they sought to blunt the momentum that has seen him build a commanding early lead in the Republican primary.
Biden meets with tech leaders to talk artificial intelligence benefits
President Joe Biden is winding down his latest Bay Area visit. This will be a short visit for the president, who is in town fundraising and talking science.
WATCH: Trump in Michigan to compete for union votes as GOP debates in California
Former President Donald Trump will be in Michigan on Wednesday to appeal to blue-collar workers amid the UAW strike against Detroit's Big Three.
Biden meets science and technology advisors during Bay Area campaign stop
President Biden's second day in the Bay Area will begin with a meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology in San Francisco at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Congress wants to avoid a government shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving further apart
The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.