'Vile and reprehensible': California, Bay Area leaders react to Charlie Kirk shooting
Charlie Kirk, the founder of right-wing youth activist organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed at an event in Orem, Utah on Wednesday afternoon. Elected officials in California have been quick to condemn the act of violence.
What is Turning Point USA? Charlie Kirk's nonprofit
The conservative nonprofit organization’s mission revolves around being a vast network for young people nationwide.
Judge blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud.
Who is James Walkinshaw? Meet VA's newest House representative
Democrat James Walkinshaw has won a special election to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, besting Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent.
Newsom slams Trump, touts California achievements in State of the State
Governor Newsom bucked tradition in his annual State of the State address. He sent a letter to lawmakers and released a condensed, pre-recorded video on his social media. In his message, he slammed the Trump administration while touting the state's achievements.
Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops
The Supreme Court granted a Justice Department request, pausing a federal judge's order that had temporarily prevented agents from stopping people based solely on factors like race, ethnicity, or language.
Trump's alleged Epstein birthday letter released
The "bawdy" message, which includes a drawing of a naked woman, was part of a 2003 birthday album to celebrate Epstein's 50th birthday.
State AG's office sues over 'inhumane conditions' at LA County jails
The lawsuit alleges "unconstitutional and inhumane conditions" in county jails, including unsanitary facilities, overcrowding, and inadequate healthcare.
John Burton, San Francisco Democrat who shaped California’s political landscape, dies
John Burton, a fiery and influential San Francisco Democrat who shaped California’s political landscape and championed the underdog for nearly six decades, has died at age 92.
'I am angry': Mamdani on reports of Trump offering Adams a job
“What do these people actually stand for besides power?" New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses reports Trump may offer Mayor Adams a job in his administration.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's not running for president in 2028
During an appearance on NBC News' "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he's ruling out running for president in 2028, after months of speculation.
LAPD no longer providing protection for Kamala Harris after backlash: report
The Los Angeles Police Department has pulled its officers from a security detail at the Brentwood home of Kamala Harris after backlash from the public that crime suppression units were being diverted to instead guard the former VP.
NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Trump was an FBI informant in Epstein case, Speaker Johnson claims
House Speaker Mike Johnson made an explosive claim about President Donald Trump Friday while talking to reporters at the Capitol.
North Carolina city declares itself a 'Fourth Amendment Workplace' to protect city workers from ICE
The measure instructs city staff to uphold Fourth Amendment protections against ICE raids.
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
A deadly crash, a divided nation: Why some Sikh truckers are now in the crossfire
Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric
Here's who would get refunds if Trump's tariffs get thrown out
If the Supreme Court strikes down some of Trump’s biggest tariffs, importers could be entitled to “billions and billions of dollars” in refunds.
Eating radioactive shrimp could turn you into an alien, US senator claims
A U.S. senator from Louisiana has a dire warning for people who eat “radioactive,” imported shrimp: You could end up looking like the alien from the movie “Alien.”