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Trump plunges GOP into more turmoil with legal troubles
Former President Trump is plunging Republican lawmakers into more turmoil over his legal troubles, setting them on edge by calling for mass protests in case he is arrested by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. As much as Republican senators try to escape...
Trump’s possible indictment: What to watch for
Former President Trump could be indicted in the coming days, a seismic event that will ripple through the political world. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has signaled he is prepared to bring charges against Trump over a hush-money payment to cover up an...
Democrats worry about Trump protest calls over possible indictment
Senate Democrats on Tuesday expressed alarm at former President Trump’s call for protests in response to a potential indictment this week by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. But some also held back as they awaited the possible indictment over a hush money...
Everything Wrong with the Constitution Part I: The Supreme Court
I have endeavored to write up everything I personally think the Founders got wrong when they wrote up the Constitution and sent it to the states on September 17, 1787 (I am sorry James Madison; no, it was not perfect, but thank you for all the work you did at the...
Bay Area lawmaker calls for hospitals to meet behavioral health staffing standards
SAN FRANCISCO – In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals. Introduced by...
San Francisco city leaders promise action after multiple violent incidents involving youth
SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco city leaders spoke out Tuesday in response to a series of violent incidents involving SFUSD students, vowing to increase safety and support measures across the school district.A joint statement released by Mayor London Breed, SFUSD...
McCarthy brushes off Trump's payment to Stormy Daniels as 'personal money'
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday said former President Trump’s payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016 involved “personal money,” an apparent attempt to minimize the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into the matter after Trump said he...
McCaul threatens State Department with subpoena over Afghanistan documents
The Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is warning that the State Department will face a subpoena if it fails to deliver on repeated document requests related to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. In a letter to Secretary of State...
Yellen: We have plan in place in case more banks fail
Stocks rebound as Yellen testifies on banks Yellen testifies on Capitol Hill as bank stocks see slight rebound 05:51 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen worked to reassure bankers that the government is commitment to helping stabilize turmoil in the banking system when...