Harris and Newsom thrust Bay Area politics into national spotlight

President Joe Biden has ended his reelection bid, positioning Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as two perceived front-runners for the Democratic Party nomination.

President Biden drops out of 2024 race: Texas leaders react

Texas leaders, along with the rest of the world, reacted to the news of President Biden ending his campaign and the endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump addresses Grand Rapids crowd in 1st rally since shooting: 'I took a bullet for democracy'

Trump spoke briefly a few times about the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania where he was wounded in the ear - and the significance of the time being nearly a week to the hour, was not lost on him.

Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee from Houston dies at age 74

U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who was known by many in Houston for her hard work and public service, passed away at the age of 74.

David Letterman to headline Biden fundraiser on July 29

David Letterman will join President Joe Biden for a fundraiser on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Hawaii Governor Josh Green, amid ongoing calls for Biden to exit the 2024 race.

List of top Democrats who have called on Biden to exit race

Democratic lawmakers continue to weigh whether President Biden should stay in or exit the race, and there appears to be no easy answers in sight.

Read full transcript of Trump's RNC 2024 speech

Former President Donald Trump officially accepted the GOP presidential nomination on the final night of the Republican National Convention.

Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president: poll

If Biden opts to end his reelection bid, a majority of Democrats in a new AP-NORC poll think Vice President Kamala Harris would make a good president.

RNC 2024: Trump formally accepts GOP nomination for president

Trump will deliver his first public speech since an assassination attempt, concluding the Republican National Convention with a speech focusing on national unity rather than criticizing Biden.

Lou Dobbs, veteran broadcaster, dies at 78

Lou Dobbs, known as a political commentator and television host, has died. The news of his death was announced by former President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social.

What happens if Biden steps out of the race?

The president says he plans to continue his reelection bid this fall, despite renewed calls by some in the Democratic party insisting that he leave the race.

Trump assassination attempt: Sen. Cornyn calls for Secret Service director to resign

U.S. Sen John Cornyn posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the attempted assassination was a “total failure by the Secret Service to execute their core mission.”

RNC 2024: JD Vance gives first major address as GOP VP pick on day three

Foreign policy will dominate day three of the Republican National Convention under the theme "Make America Strong Once Again," highlighting Trump's foreign policy achievements and plans.

Rep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race

Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff becomes the 20th congressional Democrat to call on Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race.

Democrats on Biden's future: Two-thirds prefer a new nominee, poll shows

President Joe Biden is under increasing pressure from within his party to step down as the presumptive Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election.

Who is Kai Trump? Former first granddaughter expected to speak at RNC

Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of the former president, is set to speak at the RNC on Wednesday. Here’s what to know about the 17-year-old.