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Thousands of veterans discharged under the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy served our country, but can’t get benefits for it. But a groundbreaking new settlement is expected to create an easier path for vets to finally access their benefits. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre spoke to Lori Rifkin from The Impact Fund, and one of the lead attorneys on...

It’s been four years since thousands of angry insurrections stormed the nation’s Capitol, protesting as Congress certified the results of the presidential election.

It’s been four years since thousands of angry insurrections stormed the nation’s Capitol, protesting as Congress certified the results of the presidential election. Ian Cull reports.

NBC Bay Area’s Garvin Thomas spoke to Political Analyst Larry Gerston about the fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, looked at private insurance claims representing over 5 million patients in the U.S. ages 8 to 17.

Political analyst Larry Gerston looks back at the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol four years ago and Monday’s certification of the 2024 election.

NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston discusses the many unanticipated consequences emerging from the Dobbs v Jackson Health abortion decision.

A new state law goes into effect Jan. 1, giving tenants more latitude to respond to an eviction summons.

The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday, following a year-long investigation into allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

As the new year approaches, perhaps no one has more resolutions than San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie. Kris Sanchez reports.

As the new year approaches, perhaps no one has more resolutions than San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie.

After Musk helped tank a bipartisan bill to fund the government, Trump told conservative activists that he hadn’t “ceded the presidency” to the tech billionaire.

Washington lawmakers react to Congress’ chaotic race to avert a government shutdown.

Another funding bill. A debt limit extension. Major party-line bills on immigration and taxes. Nominations. Trump tried to push Congress to take the debt ceiling off his plate but failed.

Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. Scott Budman reports the latest details.

What is the debt ceiling, also known as the debt limit, and how is it tied to government spending? And why would it be such a catastrophe for the U.S. to default on its debt? Here’s what to know.

In an interview, Biden weighed in on the issue, which has come under increasing scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston discusses the increasing numbers of women in the state legislature and long term implications.

People who receive income from public pensions may have their Social Security benefits reduced. The Senate may soon vote to eliminate those rules.

Canada is offering a new warning in the brewing tariff fight.