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The National Guard has been repeatedly deployed in the name of public safety, and, according to President Trump, San Francisco could be next in line. That's dividing elected officials, concerned residents, and tech industry leaders. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio anchor Phil Matier.

Tariffs, court battles, a full government shutdown and more have the United States in chaos. Here's what's going on and what experts say it will take for it to end.

President Trump is once again going after San Francisco, calling the City a mess and saying he was considering sending in troops to clean things up. The President's comments came hours after San Francisco's Mayor, Sheriff and District Attorney held a press conference saying the city is committed to safety and doesn't need the National Guard. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

We're bringing you more on the political spending boom over Prop 50's redistricting of California. More than $200 million has been poured into the campaigns, and for more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Yes on 50 campaign to redraw California's Congressional maps is out with a new ad featuring former President Barack Obama. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Gavin Newsom has signed off on the creation of a California task force to study how racist policies have affected descendants of slaves. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Trump administration has bolstered its ties to the tech world in the President's second term. Now, both Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have called for the deployment of federal troops to San Francisco. This comes as the city's elected officials point to positive data when it comes to the response to the drug and homelessness crisis. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil matier.

President Donald Trump didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announced this week, but many are wondering if his work securing the agreement will win him something else: a new legacy. Learn more on the deal and reaction to it from Jason DeRusha and Chad Hartman at WCCO in Minneapolis; KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

The Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District is seeking more than $160-thousand dollars in restitution from pro-Palestine protesters involved in a demonstration that shut down traffic on the bridge. That was in April of last year, and it's the first time the bridge district has sought restitution for a traffic disruption. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

The campaign to redraw the state's Congressional districts is getting a big cash infusion, with billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist Tom Steyer pledging $12 million to help pass Prop 50. KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Pam Bondi faced the Senate as James Comey faced arraignment and the Democratic governors of American handled National Guard deployment -- or threat of it -- on their streets. This has been a historic week in the U.S. systen of justice and here's what happened. On Deadline is produced and written by Christy Strawser and Lauren Barry.

California Democratic candidate for governor Katie Porter has made headlines after a tense interview with CBS Los Angeles investigative reporter Julie Watts. The buzz has brought more attention to what's been a subdued race so far. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS political insider Phil Matier.

Just a day after delivering her state of the city address, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is on the hunt for a new police chief. This after the current Chief, Floyd Mitchell, announced he plans to step down December 5th. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her annual State of the City address on Tuesday night... as she noted the progress made and the ongoing efforts to "change the narrative" around Oakland. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governors Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker of Illinois are threatening to pull out of the National Governors Association, unless the group condemns the Trump administration's plans to deploy National Guard troops. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

The political battle over Prop 50 continues ahead of next month's statewide special election. To tell us which voters will help swing the state, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Phil Matier is away today. Today marks the start of a new term for the Supreme Court. This comes as a congressional standoff has dragged the shutdown of the federal government into its 6th day. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke to Sonoma State University Political Science professor David McCuan.

University funding is the latest front for the political battle between Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump. Newsom threatened to cut billions in state funding from the University of Southern California this week if it complies with a Trump administration request to impose the president's political priorities on campus. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

What's it like to have a non-functioning government? Americans are being reminded. And many believe the key to forcing an end to the stalemate is in the hands of air traffic controllers.

Governor Newsom has kept busy pushing his redistricting plans as the government shutdown continues. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

California drivers can peel clean air stickers off their bumpers, since they no longer grant you coveted membership to the carpool lane. The state's HOV access program has expired, meaning solo electric and hybrid cars have to merge right. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

While there are plenty of disagreements between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump, their approaches to crime and homelessness aren't as distant as you may think. It reflects a national increase in support for pro-law enforcement stances, as well as punitive criminal justice policies. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Mattier.

The government shutdown began today ... again, and there's one thing you want to know: How does this affect me? Find out.

The yogurt shop murder in Dallas, Texas, 34 years ago was one of the most infamous cold cases in the United States until this week, when police announced it was solved. Here's how that happened and whether this case could have repercussions across the country. Also, Tara Servatius at WORD Radio discusses why she believes serial killing is 'obsolete' and new evidence revealed in the Betty Ann New case in Florida.

When plans for a new skate park at San Francisco's Sunset Dunes came to light, city officials said the money to build it would be coming from the private sector. But, it turns out that might not have been the case. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A former Marine decorated his truck with American flags and drove it into a small-town church yesterday in Michigan, setting the building ablaze and opening fire, killing at least four. Here's the latest.

President Trump is warning New York City voters not to elect Zohran Mamdani as mayor, threatening to starve the city of federal funding if the Democratic nominee wins in November. For more, KCBS News anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

As the Democratic Party grapples with President Trump's agenda, Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom have reached career crossroads. For more on the two political 'frenemies', KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Much like President Donald Trump trying to pronounce acetaminophen, confusion is rife among women, their doctors, politicians and more about the announcement that the president and his health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr made about Tylenol, and about a new treatment they recommend for autism. Here are doctors, public health officials and others breaking down what you need to know -- and what you should do.

Transit officials in San Francisco quickly pulled the plug on an app that could have helped drivers avoid getting traffic tickets. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Social media was rife with nasty comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination and millionaire late night host Jimmy Kimmel made international headlines for what he said. But what about regular people who did the same? Hear from a Minnesota professor who is being targeted by a state lawmaker over what he wrote. Here's the latest on free speech, late night TV, and the responsibilities of free speech.

The Bay Area's commute patterns are changing and bringing attention to the differences between the region's bridges, which are seeing near pre-pandemic levels of traffic. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Jimmy Kimmel is off the air after intense pressure from President Donald Trump on his parent company. Some say it was a business decision while others see a clear violation of the First Amendment. Today, experts weigh in on on what it means and who could be next.

We're weeks away from another government shutdown and a Louisiana senator says it's about 50/50 if it'll happen. So, how did we get here and how do we get out of it? Part of the discussion focuses on Social Security and our trillions of dollars in debt -- neither of which is set to be handled in this budget whether it passes or not.

Charlie Kirk said there was no such thing as hate speech, but then why are so many people getting fired and arrested for their words in the wake of his death?

Charlie Kirk's killer was caught and the FBI held a press conference about it. We'll take you to that, plus bring in a criminologist, and other experts to discuss what's next.

Charlie Kirk was killed on a college campus the same week that Donald Trump said new guidance would protect prayer in school, and test scores showed that America's kids are falling behind in education amid ongoing security threats. In Buffalo, schools have armed guards here in the hallways. But it's not all dark because LSU's 66-year old freshman wants to inspire. Here's the latest.

Charlie Kirk was a flashpoint, a man with a giant platform who introduced young people across the United States to politics. And he was shot in the throat while speaking on a Utah campus. Here are views on what happened and where we go from here from Audacy's newsrooms across the country.

Many health professionals are steaming mad about what's going on in the Trump Administration where vaccines are concerned as new guidelines are confusing, at best, and leave people wondering what to do. There's so much turmoil and conflicting information that CVS is requiring prescriptions for some vaccines in some states.

Donald Trump has been busy lately, but is he really working himself to death? Here's more on reaction to that, plus his plans for Chicago and why he dropped Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly getting CHP protection after the Trump administration revoked her Secret Service detail that was extended by former President Biden. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Mario Tama / Staff / Getty Images

President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, after it was extended by former President Biden. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.