Politics

Donald Trump Apr 14

Examining Trump administration's deportation controversy

For months the Trump administration and the United States Supreme Court have been within a whiseky of Consitutional crisis. That is, where the court issues an order and a presidential administration r...

Oakland Apr 12

Oakland mayoral candidates make final push before special election

This weekend is the final push for those running to become the next mayor of Oakland.
Immigration Apr 11

Bay Area reacts to judge allowing Trump plan requiring everyone in the US illegally must register

Many across the Bay Area are on edge after a federal judge sided with the Trump Administration allowing the White House to require anyone in the U.S. illegally to register with the federal government....
US Government Apr 3

‘Liberation Day' tariffs cause sticker shock to some across Bay Area

President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs are causing sticker shock to many consumers across the Bay Area.
Donald Trump Apr 2

Political analysis: President Trump unveils new tariff plan

President Donald Trump rolled out new trade barriers on Wednesday, including a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles. Raj Mathai speaks with Larry Gerston on this.

Elections Apr 2

Xavier Becerra announces 2026 run for California governor

Former Biden cabinet member and state attorney general Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday he will run for California governor in 2026.
politics Mar 31

Political analysis: Can President Trump serve a third term?

Can President Trump serve a third term? NBC Bay Area’s Janelle Wang spoke to political analyst Larry Gerston about whether or not this is a possibility.
Trump Administration Mar 30

U.S. stock futures dip as uncertainty continues over expected tariffs

New tariffs are set to be enacted by the Trump administration Wednesday, and more reciprocal tariffs could follow.
Donald Trump Mar 30

Political analysis: Trump's foreign policy gambits

NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston reviews President Donald Trump’s attempts to seize foreign assets.
Trump Administration Mar 27

Community reacts to Trump's 25% tariff on foreign-made cars

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday he would impose a 25% on cars not made in the United States.
San Francisco Mar 24

Hillary Clinton reacts after Trump officials sent war plans to Atlantic Magazine editor

Former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton reacted to reports that the editor of the Atlantic Magazine was mistakenly included in a detailed text outlining the plan for the U.S. attack on Yemen earlier this month.
Trump Administration Mar 21

Trump admin abruptly cuts contracts for legal aid to migrant children in U.S. without parents

Nonprofit aid groups providing free legal and social services to unaccompanied immigrant children being held in federal detention centers received notices Friday that most of their government contracts were being canceled.
San Jose Mar 21

Dozens protest proposed healthcare, social security cuts at San Jose Tesla showroom

Dozens of locals marched to a Tesla showroom in San Jose on Friday, protesting federal cuts proposed by billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.
Education Mar 19

Bay Area, state experts react to Trump's plan to shutter Education Department

Experts and educators across the state and Bay Area fear that the potential closure of the Department of Education will impact some of the most vulnerable students.
San Francisco Mar 18

Bay Area, California politicians hold Medicaid day of action events

Several local members of Congress hosted events across the Bay Area Tuesday, raising concerns about Republican budget proposals that could gut funding for programs like Medicaid.
Donald Trump Mar 17

Political analysis: President Donald Trump's first 100 days

NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston joins Raj Mathai to discuss President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.
politics Mar 16

Political analysis: About that continued resolution

NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston explains what has brought about the stall in Congress and why there’s much more to consider.
Trump Administration Mar 15

Legal experts weigh in on Trump seeking to invoke Alien Enemies Act of 1798

President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to try to deport suspected members of a Venezuelan gang, but a federal judge expanded an order that temporarily blocked that effort.