Former Santa Clara councilman sentenced to jail time after lying to jury
A former councilman for the City of Santa Clara was sentenced to jail time for a conviction for lying to a civil grand jury, Deputy District Attorney Jason Malinsky said on Friday.
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
UC Berkeley students rally against President Trump's education agenda
Students at University of California, Berkeley rallied on Thursday against President Donald Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education.
Who is Laura Loomer?
Laura Loomer met with President Donald Trump and encouraged him to fire staff members she claims aren’t committed to his agenda.
Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
How did Cory Booker speak for 25 hours without even a bathroom break?
The New Jersey senator's Senate floor marathon speech broke a record set 68 years ago by then-Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.
California legislators reject two bills banning transgender women in female sports
A political analyst says this vote not only clarified how most voters in California feel but it also sent a message to President Trump.
Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford overcomes Elon Musk-endorsed judge, wins Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech
In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening.
Pelosi calls San Francisco HHS office closure 'shortsighted'
The Trump administration has announced plans to close the San Francisco Department of Health and Human Services office this spring, a move harshly criticized by Nancy Pelosi.
How to talk to kids about the state of politics
Lindsey Cormack, associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology gives insight on talking politics with your children. Professor Cormack is also author of How to Raise a Citizen (And Why it’s Up to You to Do It)
Trump stands by security team, says he won’t ‘fire people’ over Signal leak
President Donald Trump is making his clearest commitment to not fire anyone over an embarrassing accidental leak of his administration’s plans for an airstrike against the Houthis in Yemen.
'Tesla Takedown' rally held in Santa Clara, 200+ locations nationwide
Organizers across the country are taking aim at Elon Musk and Tesla today in what they are calling the "Tesla Takedown: Global Day of Action."
ICE detains U of M student at Twin Cities campus, officials say
U of M officials have confirmed a graduate student was detained by ICE at a residence near its Twin Cities campus this week.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
U.S. Dept. of Education investigating California over gender identity privacy law
The U.S. Department of Education is going after California over gender identity policies in schools.
Matt Mahan endorses Oakland mayoral candidate Loren Taylor
Former Oakland Councilman Loren Taylor's bid to become the city's next mayor received an unexpected endorsement from the South Bay.
New polls show little support for US takeover of Canada, Greenland, Gaza
New surveys are revealing how Americans feel regarding President Donald Trump’s plans for Gaza, Canada and Greenland.
Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador: Here's why
President Donald Trump said he’s withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations.