Judge: Paul Pelosi attacker will stand trial over state charges
David DePape, the man accused of physically attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, is headed to trial.
Bay Area reacts to bipartisan support for same-sex marriage 'Respect for Marriage Act' protections
Landmark legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights is expected to be signed by President Biden after the House joined the Senate in passing the Respect for Marriage Act with bipartisan support.
GOP’s Duarte takes California Central Valley US House seat
Republican John Duarte defeated Democrat Adam Gray on Friday in a new California U.S. House district in the Central Valley farm belt that produced the closest congressional contest in the state this year.
Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.
Kevin McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker amid party factions
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
Pelosi makes first public remarks since husband’s assault
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in her first public appearance since the brutal attack on her husband, rallied grassroots activists Friday, saying the midterm elections for control of Congress are a fight for democracy and “very winnable.”
San Jose mayor attends White House ceremony; stumps for more federal funding
San Jose mayor attends White House ceremony; stumps for more federal funding
Rep. Tom McClintock's wife dies after taking herbal remedy: report
The wife of a congressman from the Sacramento area died reportedly after ingesting an herbal supplement that is marketed for controlling diabetes and helping with weight loss.
Former president Trump calls for 'immediate' release of Mar-a-Lago warrant
Attorney General Merrick Garland approved the search warrant, which was part of an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the discovery of classified White House records recovered from the former president's Florida home earlier this year.
House approves bill to help West fight wildfires, drought
The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought -- fueled by climate change -- that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years.
House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse
The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide.
Respect for Marriage Act may not be enough protection for gay marriage
With a vote of 267-157, and dozens of Republicans joining Democrats, the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act on Tuesday. The bill includes protections for same-sex and interracial marriages.
Bill to create independent immigration court system introduced by Lofgren
Bay Area Rep. Zoe Lofgren introduced a bill Thursday to create an independent immigration court system that would no longer be under the U.S. Department of Justice.
January 6 panel requests interview with Ivanka Trump
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot is asking Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, to voluntarily cooperate with its investigation.
Can Kyle Rittenhouse face federal charges? House judiciary chairman calls for DOJ review
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., has called for a federal review following a jury’s acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse in the fatal shooting of two men and wounding of a third during a night of protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August 2020.
Golden Gate Bridge traffic blocked by immigration activists
The ride across the Golden Gate Bridge Thursday morning was agonizing. Shortly before 7a.m., dozens of protestors drove onto northbound lanes, and stopped traffic.
CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, Google face new grilling by Congress
As malicious conspiracy theories continue to spread, lawmakers are pounding the social media companies over their market dominance, harvesting of user data and practices that some believe actually encourage the spread of engaging but potentially harmful misinformation.
House passes $1.9 trillion relief bill, Senate expected to vote next week
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by House lawmakers
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.