Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 presidential bid, shocking even his campaign staff
The news was so unanticipated that one campaign worker said that campaign staff found out the Republican was dropping out by watching the show.
The news was so unanticipated that one campaign worker said that campaign staff found out the Republican was dropping out by watching the show.
Trump unveils ambitious 2nd term agenda: mass deportation, new Muslim ban, tariffs on all imports
A mass deportation operation. A new Muslim ban. Tariffs on all imported goods and "freedom cities" built on federal land.
A mass deportation operation. A new Muslim ban. Tariffs on all imported goods and "freedom cities" built on federal land.
House Republicans unveil two-step package to avoid partial government shutdown
The bill excludes funding requested by President Joe Biden for Israel, Ukraine and the U.S. border with Mexico.
The bill excludes funding requested by President Joe Biden for Israel, Ukraine and the U.S. border with Mexico.
3 execs charged for allegedly bribing San Francisco DBI employees for building permits
Three executives of a San Francisco-based construction planning firm were charged Thursday for allegedly bribing employees of the city's Department of Building Inspection, federal prosecutors said.
Three executives of a San Francisco-based construction planning firm were charged Thursday for allegedly bribing employees of the city's Department of Building Inspection, federal prosecutors said.
Yellen says her talks in San Francisco with Chinese finance chief laid groundwork for Biden’s meeting with Xi
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrapped up two days of talks with her Chinese counterpart in hopes of stabilizing economic relations between the two countries.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrapped up two days of talks with her Chinese counterpart in hopes of stabilizing economic relations between the two countries.
What is APEC?: summit brings global politics to San Francisco
The eyes of the world will be on San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the largest gathering of world leaders in the city since the end of WWII.
The eyes of the world will be on San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the largest gathering of world leaders in the city since the end of WWII.
Biden, Xi Jinping to meet in San Francisco amid fraught US-China relations
Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
FBI investigating after envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to US elections offices
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the West Virginia seat.
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the West Virginia seat.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Election 2023: what's on the ballot?
There are only a few races for voters to decide in the Bay Area. But across the country, experts are watching some key races to see what they reveal about the political mood of voters.
There are only a few races for voters to decide in the Bay Area. But across the country, experts are watching some key races to see what they reveal about the political mood of voters.
Her daughter was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting. Now she’s running for mayor of Uvalde
On a sticky Texas morning, Kimberly Mata-Rubio is lacing up her running shoes ahead of two races she is running in Uvalde in tribute to her daughter Lexi, who was killed in the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting.
On a sticky Texas morning, Kimberly Mata-Rubio is lacing up her running shoes ahead of two races she is running in Uvalde in tribute to her daughter Lexi, who was killed in the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting.
California's high-speed rail project advances though cost jumped to $128B
Whatever happened to high-speed electric rail? The California High Speed Rail Authority Board got an update today as it actually moves forward on the first phase which will serve 4 million Central Valley dwellers.
Whatever happened to high-speed electric rail? The California High Speed Rail Authority Board got an update today as it actually moves forward on the first phase which will serve 4 million Central Valley dwellers.
San Jose rolls out quarterly scorecards to monitor progress on major issues
Mayor Mahan promised to run the city more like a business and presented results from initial findings at this week’s city council meeting.
Mayor Mahan promised to run the city more like a business and presented results from initial findings at this week’s city council meeting.
Video: Governor Newsom takes down a kid during basketball game in Beijing
Video of California Gov. Gavin Newsom accidentally toppling over a child while playing basketball with a group of young students at a Beijing elementary school has been getting a lot of attention on social media.
Video of California Gov. Gavin Newsom accidentally toppling over a child while playing basketball with a group of young students at a Beijing elementary school has been getting a lot of attention on social media.
Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, according to a U.S. official familiar with the planning.
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, according to a U.S. official familiar with the planning.
Ceasefire resolution pulled from SF Democratic party committee's agenda
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee is turning heads after a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was pulled from their agenda.
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee is turning heads after a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was pulled from their agenda.
RFK Jr.'s Los Angeles home trespassed twice by same person in one day
A man is accused of trying to break into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s home not once but twice in one day in Los Angeles' Brentwood area.
A man is accused of trying to break into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s home not once but twice in one day in Los Angeles' Brentwood area.
Car break-in victims have to prove their vehicle was locked, a state lawmaker wants to change that
California State Sen. Scott Wiener is hoping a small change to the law will have a dramatic impact on car break-ins. This law aims to close what amounts to a loophole that prosecutors say is letting burglars off the hook.
California State Sen. Scott Wiener is hoping a small change to the law will have a dramatic impact on car break-ins. This law aims to close what amounts to a loophole that prosecutors say is letting burglars off the hook.
New House speaker Mike Johnson tried to help overturn 2020 election, raising concerns about next one
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.