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Trump levels anti-Islamic and anti-communits attacks. A Montana Democratic candidate refuses to clear the way for a popular independent and dark money floods into Minnesota.
The Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General. A Senate committee fails to pass a new Farm Bill and new data shows the cost of the Trump Administration's deportation agenda.
President Trump signs new executive orders on birthright citizenship. A Senate committee holds Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and a new rule proposes major changes to the HeadStart program.
New York's governor warns Medicare drug costs will rise after federal subsidies end, a Senate panel considers a hot-food SNAP expansion and the progressive wins the Michigan Senate primary.
The Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche's nomination to be the next AG. A new Senate bill aims to reform government funding work and five states head to the polls for the primaries.
Senate GOP holdouts reach a deal on Todd Blanche's nomination. White House officials say immigration reform is impossible because of politicization and migrant advocates sue Homeland Security over DACA delays.
President Trump says Spain's 'border invasion' will be a midterm talking point. Kamala Harris calls for real conversations to repair democracy and a new poll finds climate change still matters to Democratic voters.
President Trump announces a new program to help veterans become truckers. Election security remains a concern less than 100 days from the midterms and experts say proportional representation could improve American democracy.
Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing, The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady and Iran escalates the Middle East conflict.
Canadian PM Mark Carney fights back against new U.S. tariffs. Americans continue feeling the impacts of healthcare cuts and Democratic lawmakers call for a Texas ICE detention center to be closed.
Trump demands the Senate stay in session and end the filibuster to pass a voter restriction bill and democracy groups call on people to get involved to protect the midterms.
Faith leaders decry ICE violence, postal workers defend mail-in voting and Black leaders gather in Nashville to dissect the erosion of the Voting Rights Act.
Senate Democrats brace for White House disruptions to the midterms, the House and Senate remain divided over Trump's war authority and a federal judge pauses another state voter ID law.
A Democratic congressman challenges the administration on casualty figures, as the president honors fallen soldiers and the House passes defense funding with Trump ballot restrictions attached.
Defense Secretary Hegseth defends Iran war policies to a skeptical Congress, Americans still send aid to Cuba despite the State Department and non-citizens in New Jersey have cast four hundred ballots.
Trump defends fighting the deepening Iran war, House Republicans fold a version of his voting bill into a budget plan, and a judge stops Paramount from buying Warner Brothers.
Maine labor leader to replace Platner, Trump endorses Graham's sister for his Senate seat, and money from the makers of hazardous pesticides becomes an Iowa political liability.
A Republican Senator slams a House GOP effort to sneak voter ID into a budget bill, North Carolina makes it easier to reject ballots, and an independent probe starts into a Houston ICE shooting.
The House rejects a bid to end military aid to Israel, the Senate grills the nominee for Director of National Intelligence over the big 2020 election lie, and Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche faces a tough confirmation hearing.
Lawmakers slam the killings of two men by ICE agents. Senate Democrats use Pentagon policy bill as leverage to reign in the president on Iran, and SCOTUS justices ask for more security.
Rubio threatens to dismantle the international war crimes court. Corporations see returns on political investments, while the boom in data centers is sparking election backlash.
Graham's death complicates Senate vote counting and South Carolina politics. Trump fires federal election assistance officials, and Latino business owners sour on his immigration moves.
Nirav Shah announces bid to replace Graham Platner as Maine's Democratic Senate candidate. The federal housing bill becomes law without President Trump's signature. And Puerto Rico faces economic growth challenges.
Maine progressive Graham Platner ends his race for Senate, Iran fighting drives oil prices higher and stocks lower, Trump takes an older and more secure Air Force One home, and the White House denies disaster aid to four Northeastern states.
Trump renews his feud with Europe at the NATO Summit. Maryland looks likely to redistricting for 2028, and Nebraskans work to protect ballot initiatives from being overruled by lawmakers.
Maine Senate candidate Platner considers his campaign after rape allegations. A NY man sues ICE, saying it tried to bully and silence him. And, the White House criticizes how the Smithsonian presents Indigenous history.
Trump calls Democratic Socialist candidates a resurgent 'communist menace'. Iran mourns former Supreme Leader Khamenei. And, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to assault weapons bans.
Olympian David Hearn is indicted for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Trump Administration addresses the aftermath of recent Supreme Court rulings and a new holiday honors people who were killed protecting civil rights.
VP Vance criticizes the Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling, Democrats gain ground in key Senate polls while Republicans keep an edge and Trump reports more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency earnings.
The Supreme Court upholds the 14th Amendment right to birthright citizenship and rules states can ban transgender athletes from school sports. Also, New Jersey Republican Tom Kean explains his long absence from Congress.
The Supreme Court rules mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day are valid, and seems set to decide on a transgender athlete cases and ICE pressures a New York woman over a social media post – adding to privacy and free speech concerns.
Some House Republicans say they're frustrated a major housing bill is being blocked to pass the SAVE America Act. DACA recipients are in legal limbo and Michigan election officials celebrate recent court rulings.
The Supreme Court will let Trump deport Haitians and Syrians. The House Freedom Caucus halts business to force through the SAVE America Act. and Ron DeSantis closes Alligator Alcatraz, citing costs.
Trump refuses to sign a bipartisan housing bill unless Congress passes voting restrictions, the head of the Postal Service says a new proposal could prevent the delivery of some absentee ballots and election workers face high turnover and burnout.
Senate Democrats honor 4th anniversary of the Dobbs decision. Abortion may be a key issue in the Maine Senate race and NY sues the Trump Administration over the right to enact immigration legislation.
Iran and the U.S. give conflicting statements on latest talks. Algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool creates a political firestorm and a judge rules that removed displays from National Parks and Monuments must be restored by July 4th.
Senate Republicans grapple with the SAVE Act as Democrats resist. A GOP-linked group funds Super PAC efforts in Democratic primary races, and U.S. – Iran ceasefire remains in flux.
Trump admin defends Iran deal, as GOP and Dems push back. Record numbers of women run for governorships and California voters put a billionaire tax on the midterm ballot.
Trump-backed candidates have a mixed primary night, FBI election raids spark backlash and the Administration touts the draft Iran deal amid extensive questions.
Minority Leader Schumer says Americans need more information about Trump's Iran deal. Michigan voters want new limits on corporate political spending and the Senate starts the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as intelligence director.
California Governor Newsom says his family's being investigated by the Justice Department, the U.S. and Iran move towards ending the months-long war, and lawmakers demand answers about an FBI raid on an Ohio voter registration group.
President Donald Trump touts a new deal with Iran. Americans are increasingly frustrated about the affordability crisis and the future of the economy and Orlando honors the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
Trump again touts a deal with Iran, and again pulls back from strikes. The House fails to re-authorize a national security program and online hate and violent threats against lawmakers continues to grow.
Trump defends inflation and a disputed oil claim, Senators push Congress to confront Social Security's shortfall, and the House seeks acting attorney general's testimony in Epstein records investigation.
Democrats charge the GOP is laying the groundwork to challenge November's results. The House passed a $70 million budget reconciliation and Senate GOP leaders are frustrated at Democrats blocking intelligence re-authorization.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner holds a steady lead, amid controversies. Congress faces a Friday deadline to approve a key intelligence program and child well-being is declining nationwide.
Trump continues to make accusations of vote fraud. A former 60 Minutes anchor warns of political bias at the show and residents of Springfield, Ohio, defend Haitian immigrants.
Trump – without proof – alleges vote fraud in California. A North Dakota Republican proposes a SAVE Act workaround and New York lawmakers advance a redistricting amendment.
Trump pitches Todd Blanche for permanent Attorney General, but Congress is opposing several White House positions. The Supreme Court's allowing Alabama to break up a Black district, while Indiana lawmakers hold town halls on voting rights and other issues.
President Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte to lead intelligence agencies, but gets pushback. Californians vote in their primary and critics charge that the new federal Moms.gov site helps abortion opponents.
Democratic Senators introduce legislation blocking President Trump's anti-weaponization fund. Michigan considers a series of voting rights bills and farmers are upset about the House's proposed Farm Bill.
Republicans prepare for showdown on the anti-weaponization fund. Americans feel frustrated by both parties ahead of the midterms and a federal judge orders President Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center.
Delaware rules corporations can vote in local elections. The Texas Senate race heats up, with attacks from both candidates and a federal judge refuses to halt President Trump's executive order on a national voting database and mail-in voting.
Trump threatens Oman during the Strait of Hormuz standoff, Texas Republicans now brace for the general election for Senate and the firing of immigration judges rattle confidence in the courts.
Ken Paxton wins TX Senate primary runoff. Courts are delivering mixed verdicts on Republican redistricting plans and the U.S. strikes on Iran halt ceasefire talks.
The DOJ says January 6th rioters who attacked police could get anti-weaponization payments, federal judges reject the federal demands for Maine and Wisconsin voter data and the spread of Flock traffic cameras raises privacy concerns.
Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the new Federal Reserve chairman. President Trump's influence hangs over the midterms and New Mexico voters prepare for a new, open primary process.
A Republican rebuke of Trump's anti-weaponization fund stalls a budget reconciliation bill. Sen. John Cornyn vows to fight Ken Paxton in the runoff election and Democrats revisit the 2024 loss in a new report.
Trump sway in the GOP remains unshaken. The Kentucky primary highlights PAC's influence in elections, even as lawmakers attempt to reduce it and a proposed rule could make data center opposition harder.
Democrats blast what they call the president's "slush fund" at a Senate hearing, a Montana judge blocks the state's Election Day registration cutoff ahead of the primary, Missouri advances year-long birth control access plan and a GOP Trump critic faces primary voters.
A shooting at a San Diego mosque leaves three dead. Tennessee's lone Democratic representative retires after redistricting and the EPA is rolling back several forever chemical standards.
Hawaii becomes the first state to ban all corporate election spending, civil rights and voting activists protest redistricting in the South and Louisiana's Sen. Cassidy – who voted to convict Trump during impeachment – loses the GOP primary.
Vice President Vance softens the administration's tone in a Maine campaign stop, Democratic House Leader Jeffries wants to "crush" Republicans in redistricting battles and FBI agents question a Wisconsin elections official.
Louisiana lawmakers advance a G-O-P backed congressional map, Trump in Beijing with Iran War, trade and Taiwan on table; Nebraska Senate race might split an anti-G-O-P vote; and a study links voting to a longer life expectancy.
South Carolina lawmakers push back against redistricting, as a court greenlights a new map in Missouri. Congress considers a federal book ban and the Trump Administration may bar transgender women from homeless shelters.
More blue states consider wealth taxes to help fund public services, new congressional maps create confusion for poll workers and get out the vote groups and experts warn voters to brace for more realistic A-I generated political content.
Indigenous voters may be impacted by SCOTUS voting rights ruling. A flurry of Southern states move ahead with redistricting and the Trump administration continues its aggressive stance on immigration enforcement.
The Tennessee legislature approves new congressional maps, which would break up the state's only Democratic district. A court says the DOJ can keep 2020 Georgia ballots and the U.S. and Iran trade fire in the Persian Gulf.
The DOJ wants the personal data of county 2020 election workers in Georgia, states work on their versions of the Voting Rights Act and Commerce Secretary Lutnick testifies to House Oversight on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
New York considers joining the national redistricting arms race. Tennessee considers new maps heavily favoring the GOP and the White House insists progress is being made to end the Iran War.
Alabama gets ready to redistrict, after the SCOTUS ruling. Florida approves its new congressional maps and rural voters express pessimism about the economy, while young voters sour on the GOP.
The U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked on how to end the war. National opinion remains split on the conflict with Iran and Congress temporarily renews an intelligence surveillance provision, over objections.
Congress finally approves DHS funding. The Iran War reaches its 60-day War Powers Act deadline and unions push back against Trump Administration union-busting efforts.
The Florida legislature passes new congressional maps. The Supreme Court further weakens the Voting Rights Act and Senate Democrats create an election protection task force.
Comey faces a second indictment over an "86 47" photo, the Florida GOP pushes through redistricted maps in special session and King Charles III calls for international cooperation in his address to Congress.
The White House blames Democrats, media, and commentators for ongoing political violence. The VA Supreme Court hears a case challenging the redistricting referendum snd the DHS initiates a new green card policy.
Lawmakers warn against political violence after an assassination attempt rocks Washington. Postal workers call for expanded mail-in voting and Delaware launches an election security task force to push back against federal intrusion.
A Virginia judge puts the state's redistricting on hold, House Republicans ramp up an investigation of a central Democratic fundraising platform and lawmakers debate a pardon for Jeffrey Epstein's associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Hakeem Jeffries and Ron DeSantis clash over redistricting, Congressional approval returns to record lows, Maine considers the nation's first ban on data centers and Senate Democrats push to protect mail-in voting.
Virginians vote for a Democratic redistricting effort, as blue voters nationwide call on elected officials to reject pro-Israel money. Trump's Fed nominee refuses to say Biden won the 2020 election and Tennessee decides not to change primary elections.
Business leaders and economists are assessing the impact of the Iran War. The Labor Secretary resigns amid a misconduct investigation and Michigan residents aim to limit corporate money in politics.
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again. E.U. leaders warn that the Iran War shouldn't be a 'transatlantic stress test' and more Americans face barriers to accessing their Social Security benefits.
Protestors interrupt a hearing on the White House 2027 budget proposal. The IMF director says the Iran War is already creating global economic issues and Justice Clarence Thomas says progressivism goes against the Declaration of Independence.
States pursue new millionaire taxes to address deficits and income inequality, federal immigration agents could face charges following actions in the Twin Cities and Texas considers Bible passages as mandatory reading in K-12 public schools.
Congressional lawmakers want a more realistic approach to reining in President Trump's power to wage the Iran War. Administration officials champion a new approach to containing its nuclear program and more Democrats tease their 2028 presidential ambitions.
One Democrat and one Republican resign from Congress following allegations of sexual abuse, the war in Iran is raising food and fertilizer prices and West Virginia is the latest state to push back against DOJ demands for voter data.
NH voting rights advocates decry a ban on student IDs at the polls, as Congress continues debating the SAVE America Act. The far-right is routed to Hungary and VA felons may have their voting rights restored if an amendment passes.
VP Vance is confident in the 'fragile truce' between the U.S. and Iran. A former House Speaker says the president's power is overshadowing Congress and polls show a third Trump impeachment has public momentum.
Watchdogs call the SAVE America Act voter suppression. A California court pauses a sheriff's election investigation. Vance returns from campaigning for Hungary's right-wing president and Wisconsin passes first-in-the-nation data center referendum.
President Donald Trump calls off attacks he said would destroy Iran's civilization for a two week ceasefire deal. Administration allies continue to say the war is vital to global security and calls grow for another Trump impeachment.
Trump threatens to jail a reporter over an Iran leak, as GOP election officials question legality of his mail ballot executive order. Virginians decide whether to join the redistricting fight and money and institutional muscle target the midterm races.
Foreign policy experts say the Iran War isn't achieving its outlined goals. President Trump's 2027 budget proposal calls for a massive increase in defense spending and farmers reel from USDA grant cuts.
AG Pam Bondi is fired. President Trump raises tariffs on imported prescription drugs and voting rights experts develop a model bill to prevent ICE from being sent to local polling places.
Trump justifies his Iran war policy as support among his base plummets. The SCOTUS appears unlikely to narrow birthright citizenship and advocates call universities to not use charter flight companies involved in deportations.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order restricting mail-in voting. SCOTUS decides to end Colorado's LGBTQ conversion therapy ban and the Iran War reaches a turning point.
States pursue proof of citizenship laws as the federal SAVE Act stalls in Congress, TSA agents get retroactive paychecks and a California appeals court allows a county sheriff's probe into votes to proceed.
More than 8 million people attend thousands of 'No Kings' protests, fissures appear among MAGA supporters over the Iran war, and the RNC is suing Delaware for access to its voter rolls.
President Donald Trump is justifying his use of a mail-in ballot. Voting rights advocates say the SAVE America Act will disenfranchise disabled voters and more people are losing faith in the American Dream.
The White House won't seek an Iran War authorization from Congress. A deputy TSA Administrator testifies on the impact of the DHS shutdown and the SAVE America Act could limit how rural voters access the ballot.
House Republicans push back against breaking up DHS funding, as Senate Republicans continue push for the SAVE Act. A large minority of Americans support Christian nationalism, a survey has found.
Democrats condemn ICE deployment to airports. SCOTUS hears a case challenging late-arriving mail-in ballots and President Trump says some strikes on Iran are paused for negotiations, although Tehran says there are no direct talks.
A candidate for governor of California seizes ballots, as the Senate continues its marathon debate on the SAVE Act and questions arise about Schumer's future as leader of the Senate Democrats.
The Pentagon requests billions in supplemental funding for the Iran war, as the Senate continues its marathon debate on the SAVE Act. WA bans masks for law enforcement and Mullin moves ahead in his bid for DHS confirmation.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces a tough grilling in his bid to take over at Homeland Security. Several Senators continue to push for a War Powers Resolution on Iran andArizona educators want to rein in private school voucher funding.
A Trump national security official resigns over the Iran war, as dissatisfaction over the price of gas rises. Illinois voters nominate candidates for general election and Senate begins debate on the SAVE Act.
NATO allies refuse to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and risk becoming involved in the U.S.-Iran War. Illinois voters consider opting into a school choice tax credit program and a New Farm Bill proposal would shield pesticide companies from regulations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blames the media for misrepresenting the Iran War. A federal judge blocked Justice Department subpoenas for Fed Chair Jerome Powell and lawmakers introduce federal legislation to mandate tariff refunds.
President Trump declares victory over Iran. Congress questions military leaders on the future of the war and TSA workers say they're at a breaking point over the Homeland Security shutdown.
Ohio's Secretary of State defends giving the DOJ voter data, a preliminary military investigation finds it probably was the U.S. that struck an Iranian school and Colorado Governor Jared Polis considers clemency for convicted election denier Tina Peters.
The Senate leader says he doesn;t have the votes to pass the SAVE Act, as Trump ramps up pressure. Administration officials continue to deliver mixed messages on the Iran war, and two southern states hold primaries.
President Trump vows to block all bills until Congress passes a strict voter ID act. The FBI receives subpoenaed election documents from Arizona and North Carolina s Governor pleads for lawmakers to pass a 'critical needs budget,' after two years without a state spending blueprint.
U.S.-Iran War enters its second week, and students here protest. States consider their role in election administration and some move to set terms on federal immigration action.
Kristi Noem is fired from her position as Homeland Security Secretary, but moves to a new and unclear role. The Senate Majority Leader blames Democrats for the ongoing DHS shutdown and the House fails to advance a war powers resolution for Iran.
Texas Republicans brace for Trump's Senate endorsement, as voters express frustration with polling place changes. The SCOTUS will issue a major voting rights ruling and Idaho rejects federal attempts to access voter data.
Voters in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas kick off the 2026 midterm primary elections, nuclear weapons experts warn of a diplomacy breakdown as the Iran war expands and blue states aim to hike taxes on the ultra-rich.
Hegseth and Trump say war with Iran will stretch on for several weeks and they refuse to rule out sending ground troops. Law enforcement agents are discouraging the assumption that the air strikes were the motive in a Texas mass shooting and energy prices react to the conflict.
Lawmakers respond to the Iran strikes, as Americans express disapproval. Indiana rejects shortening early voting and Texas voters kickoff the 2026 midterms on Tuesday.
Cuban-American lawmakers call for regime change, after Cuba kills four. The Department of Justice sues GOP-led states for voter information and anti-data center advocates caution elected leaders who greenlight projects.
Democrats decry what they call the President's 'State of Delusion.' Trump claims prices are plummeting despite evidence to the contrary and House members introduced a bipartisan war powers resolution on Iran.
President Donald Trump says America is entering a golden age with his return to office. Former VP Pence says Trump economic policies are no better than a king's and an investigation finds Epstein documents that discuss accusations against the president are missing.
Trump slams mail-in voting, as the Senate considers restricting it. Minnesota clergy sue to access detention centers and LGBTQ Idahoans face slew of discrimination bills.
The markets barely move in a period of chaos after the Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs. Democrats urge Congress to restrain White House's moves for new import taxes, while consumers and corporations wonder about refunds.
President Trump gives Iran a timeline on diplomacy amid stalled nuclear talks. Americans feel the pinch of higher prices, despite Trump's assertion that tariffs are working as expected and a former DHS official says enforcement is off the rails.
A new study examines Colorado's past racism, amid federal efforts to deemphasize its role in American history. Tribal advocates worry about the SAVE Act's impact on Native Americans and the Trump Administration finally turns over funding for the Gateway Tunnel project.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies. The Utah GOP gathers signatures for a ballot measure to repeal a ban on gerrymandering and North Carolina political parties reach a truce over voter registration.
Congress doesn't have a clear path forward to end the DHS funding fight. Hospitalized ICE detainees aren't being allowed to privately speak with family and attorneys and KY colleges worry about potential immigration enforcement.
Court challenges start over EPA's move to roll back the climate endangerment finding, Congress advances a proof-of-citizenship voting bill, New Mexico moves to blunt immigration enforcement and a Texas man sues a California doctor over abortion medicine.
The EPA rescinds its long-standing authority to regulate greenhouse gases, Congress barrels toward a DHS shutdown and lawmakers clash with the DOJ over tracking of Epstein file searches. States consider ballot initiatives, license plate readers and youth violence.
Evidence in the ICE shooting of a Chicago woman is made public. Immigration officials double down on support for agents and several names will be un-redacted from the Epstein files.
Immigration officials and their allies defend ICE actions in Minnesota, as other states cement rights of immigrants and citizens and Dems argue that new GOP-backed led voting restrictions are meant to tilt the next election.
The basis of the warrant for a Georgia election center raid will be unsealed. President Trump sues the IRS for $10 billion and a former acting DHS secretary says he is against some proposed Democratic ICE reforms.
Book bans surge across the country as librarians push back, VA elections signal a potential wave of new women lawmakers and Michigan abortion providers warn of bill in Congress restricting protests at entrances to clinics.
The White House refuses to say if ICE will be at polling places in November. A bill to ease display of the Ten Commandments in schools stalls in Indiana and union leaders call for the restoration of federal worker employment protections.
The Trump administration has aggressively pursued public land policies. But for the moment the White House is backing down on immigration, amidst widespread backlash and the Supreme Court lets a blue-tinted California congressional map go ahead.
A partial government shutdown is ending, but the GOP is refusing to bow to Democratic reforms for ICE and president Trump calls for nationalizing elections, raising questions about processes central to democracy.
A Texas special election is a 'wake up call' for the GOP. North Carolina students want a campus early voting site back and Maryland Democrats debate redistricting ahead of finalizing midterm maps.
House Minority leader Jeffries denounces the arrest of journalist Don Lemon. Legal scholars say First Amendment freedoms are being curtailed under Trump and financier Kevin Warsh will be nominated as the next Federal Reserve Chairman.
The Senate rejects ICE funding, but a last-minute compromise will look likely to keep the government open. Trump's border czar takes command of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, as the FBI raids a deep-blue county election authority in Georgia.
Schumer calls for reforms to ICE so Dems can pass a funding bill, while some Republicans seem open to dealing with the DHS budget on its own. The chamber also considers tighter ballot restrictions in the SAVE Act and healthcare costs are burdening working Americans.
State and local governments consider whether to cooperate with immigration enforcement as criticism intensifies in Congress. Minnesota educators say the raids are frightening families, while the White House says it wants to deescalate and change the subject.
The Trump administration blames MN Dems for the Pretti and Good shootings. Calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to resign grow and Senate Democrats vow to block any DHS funding, increasing the odds of another government shutdown.
Deadly ICE encounters and a looming funding fight collide, as Capitol Hill and communities nationwide brace for the fallout of White House immigration raids.
Community response grows as immigration enforcement expands, while families, schools, and small businesses feel the strain and members of Congress again battled over how to see the January 6th attack.
Trump backs off tariffs and threats of invasion with a new framework for a deal on Greenland. A Report finds pros and cons in the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement and ICE's tactics draw academic interest.
Debates over National Guard policing, immigration enforcement, and ethics investigations collide as markets react to new tariff threats, raising fresh questions about executive power and democratic guardrails.
Federal prosecutors threaten protestors who disrupted a MN church service, as others rally nationwide to mark MLK Jr. Day and the first year of Trump's second term. Watchdogs raise concerns on NV's ballot initiative process and NV's vote challenges.
From exile, the son of Iran's last Shah calls for help toppling the regime of Ayotollah Khoemini. Minnesota Dems warn protestors about staying safe, as more troops could be sent there to squelch protests and Virginia swears in its first female governor.
Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act, as Minnesotans protest ICE. A Homeland Security official announced a run for Congress and federal courts move to keep the administration from getting voter data from two blue states.
House Dems back an effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The Senate GOP blocks an effort to limit executive war powers in Venezuela and a federal judge rejects a Republican plan to overturn California s new congressional maps.
Political leaders sharpen housing and auto affordability arguments as midterms approach. Democrats work to engage minority voters who have been staying on the sidelines and California watchdogs have their eyes on plans for a new city backed by tech billionaires.
President Donald Trump backs claims a slain Minnesota protestor was connected to a left-wing network, Minneapolis sues to block a surge of federal agents and Chair Jerome Powell responds to an administration investigation of him and the Fed.
Anti-ICE protests sweep the nation, as the Trump administration defends the actions of the agent who shot a Minnesota woman. The SCOTUS is set to debate transgender student athletes rights and Dems wrestle with a 'diploma divide.'
The nation is divided by a citizen's killing by an ICE officer, a group of Senate Republicans buck Trump on a Venezuela war powers vote and the House votes to extend ACA insurance subsidies.
Minneapolis Mayor demands ICE leave, after woman is shot. Minnesota officials testify on fraud investigations and a new Republican-led January 6th panel makes plans for its first hearing.
Five years after the January 6th riot, watchdogs warn that disputes over voter data, mail-in ballot rules, could hamper smooth and fair midterms. They say misinformation is still undermining confidence in American elections.
Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to federal drug-trafficking charges. US officials debate the value and future of the Venezuela operation and MN Gov. Tim Walz drops his re-election bid.
Americans are reacting to military operations in oil-rich Venezuela, and wondering what comes next. Maryland prepares for a political battle over redistricting and the now former NYC mayor vetoes a bill designed to lower rents.
Zohran Mamdani becomes 111th Mayor of New York City, President Donald Trump ends National Guard deployments and Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums increase after subsidies expire.
Voting rights fluctuated this year amid demands from President Trump. The future of clean energy looks uncertain as federal funding cuts take hold and student loan borrowers prepare for wage garnishment.
Civil-rights advocates warn of expanding surveillance, families weigh new adoption supports, farmers face uncertainty from shifting federal ag policies and attacks on Venezuela ordered by President Trump are raising international tensions.
Trump meets with Ukraine's Zelensky in pursuit of a peace deal, while faith leaders hold vigils for detained immigrants. Iowans face losing health insurance and college education has become a major indicator of party support.
Domestic violence allegations against a Cincinnati ICE supervisor, new concerns over online surveillance, and disputes over federal aid highlight growing questions about accountability and who benefits from government power.
New files from the Epstein investigation mention Presidents Trump and Clinton, the US moves special ops aircraft into the Caribbean and the Trump Administration is expanding its immigration ban.
New battleships to be named after President Donald Trump. The Trump Administration halts offshore wind developments again and a federal judge continues the order preventing immigration officials from re-arresting Kilmar Abrego-Garcia.
Congress leaves D.C. for the year with unfinished business on the table, Elise Stefanik ends her New York gubernatorial bid and Maryland pushes forward with its redistricting plans.
Legal fights over free speech, federal power, and public accountability take center stage as courts, campuses and communities confront the reach of government authority.
House Democrats gain support for forcing a vote on extending ACA subsidies. Trump addresses first-year wins and future success and the FCC Chairman is grilled by a Senate committee.
House Republicans leaders won't allow a vote on extending healthcare subsidies. The White House defends strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats and escalates the conflict with Venezuela and interfaith groups press for an end to lethal injection.
Gun violence advocates call for changes after the latest mass shootings. President Trump declares fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction and the House debates healthcare plans.
Debates over prosecutorial power, utility oversight, and personal autonomy are intensifying nationwide as states advance new policies on end-of-life care and teen reproductive access. Communities also confront violence after the Brown University shooting.
The Senate fails to extend ACA subsidies all but ensuring higher premiums in January, Indiana lawmakers vote not to change their congressional map, and West Virginia clergy call for a moratorium on immigration detentions during the holidays.
U.S.-Venezuela tensions escalate with the seizure of an oil tanker. The Senate prepares to vote on a GOP healthcare plan and the House approves a new National Defense Authorization Act.
President Trump asserts he's bringing economic gains in Pennsylvania as families nationwide continue to grapple with rising medical, utility, and energy costs. States and local organizations expand relief efforts and push for new consumer protections.
The Supreme Court looks likely to expand presidential power over independent agencies, the Justice Department sues states to get voter registration data and legal aid groups struggle to keep staff amid increased ICE enforcement.
Indiana and Florida advance redrawn congressional maps, as part of the redistricting race. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses boat strikes and New Orleans' Mayor-elect speaks out on ICE raids.
Trump escalates rhetoric toward Somali Americans as his administration tightens immigration vetting, while Ohio blocks expanded child labor hours and seniors face a Sunday deadline to review Medicare coverage.
President Trump justifies Venezuelan boat strike survivor deaths as part of war. The ACA subsidy deadline fuels debates on healthcare affordability and the administration threatens to withhold SNAP funds for Democratic-led states not providing recipient data.
Tennessee holds a surprisingly close special election. North Carolina can use newly drawn congressional maps and court practices in Ohio and Alabama bring calls for reform.
As the administration faces charges of possibly illegal military orders, Sen. Mark Kelly says he won't be silenced. The White House blames the Biden Administration for National Guardmen being shot and Indiana lawmakers unveil new congressional maps.
The shooting of two National Guardsmen leads to sharp immigration action by the Trump Administration. Nursing degrees are becoming harder to obtain and Medicaid cuts force parents to stock up on medications.
The economy remains strong, despite increased tariffs. But experts warn consumers to expect higher prices, and less selection on Black Friday & Cyber Monday and child safety advocates also warn of the pitfalls of toys that use AI.
WV National Guard members are shot near the White House. The Georgia election interference case is dropped and 21 attorneys general sue over a new SNAP benefits rule.
Senator Mark Kelly blasts the Pentagon for an 'absurd' investigation, as the White House says a Ukrainian peace deal is within reach. More childcare workers run for political office and experts offer tips for difficult Thanksgiving conversations.
The White House says it'll appeal the dismissal of charges against James Comey and Letitia James. The BBC Chair apologizes for its editing of a Trump documentary and the resignation of Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress leaves more questions than it answers.
The abrupt cancellation of immigration protection for Somalis sparks alarm in Minnesota and intensifies political tensions, while IRS policy changes, health-care costs and foreign-policy debates sharpen concerns nationally.
President Trump says Democratic lawmakers should be hanged for sedition. A judge is blocking National Guard deployments in Washington. The FCC warns of growing government pressure to free speech, and bi-partisan Florida groups oppose offshore drilling.
President Trump signs the bill to force the release of the Epstein files. ICE actions have advocates and community members afraid and educators are upset by the new stage of the dismantling of the Education Department.
A federal court's ruling on Texas' congressional map sends the redistricting battle to the Supreme Court, while the state's governor labels a Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization and cities deal with shifting federal energy policy and the shutdown.
Donald Trump urges Republicans to vote for Epstein documents to be released. Finger-pointing over the government shutdown continues and federal cuts impact the youth mental health crisis.
Watchdogs worry about the national wave of redistricting, as NC professors say they're getting ideological record requests. Trans rights advocates say they'll continue fighting after SCOTUS ruling and the U.S builds up forcers in the Caribbean.
The federal government reopens after a lengthy shutdown. Questions linger on the Farm Bill extension and funding and lawmakers explain support for keeping the shutdown going.
New Epstein documents put heat on Trump, as House Democrats try to force a vote on health insurance tax credits and federal incentives mean more local police are enforcing immigration, despite wrongful ICE arrests in Illinois.
Lawmakers race to end the longest shutdown in history, as food aid and safety net services hang in the balance. Utah's redistricting ruling reshapes that state's congressional maps and the U.S. expands its naval presence in Latin America.
As a shutdown deal nears completion, Minority Leader Schumer faces blowback from Democrats in Congress. Voting rights groups defend against federal demands for private voter data, and a new poll finds term limits still very popular.
The Senate seems ready to end the government shutdown. Democratic candidates run on the promise of standing up to Trump and election security could be a top issue in the 2026 elections.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, flyers begin to feel the government shutdown, anti-ICE organizers encourage lawful resistance and postal workers aim to rally local governments in support of the USPS.
President Trump blames GOP losses in key governor races on the government shutdown. Republicans sue to block California s new voter maps and SCOTUS hears a case on the legality of the president's tariffs.
Democrats notch key governor race victories, a possible sign of Trump's weaknesses in the midterms. The government shutdown becomes the longest one ever, as California looks likely to move towards redistricting.
Californians will vote on a constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting. The Trump Administration will partially fund SNAP and advocates worry about racial profiling amid intensified immigration raids.
Nebraska farmers struggle as the shutdown stalls loans and delays the Farm Bill. Indiana Republicans clash over redistricting and policy experts warn millions could lose Affordable Care Act coverage without tax credits.
As the government shutdown deepens, the debate over food aid sharpens and a federal judge weighs emergency action to keep SNAP benefits flowing. Activists say pregnant migrants are at risk in ICE detention and Ohio faces a last-minute redistricting fight.
Dueling Republican and Democratic bills would keep SNAP and WIC operating during the shutdown. Food banks prepare for increased demand and Illinois' governor declares an 'agricultural export crisis' in the state.
Rural officials push Congress to change FEMA, as a hurricane nears Cuba. Blue states sue the USDA over SNAP, vaccine exemption laws spread, an OH foster-care program delivers a 4-to-1 return, Israel renews Gaza strikes and a KY center aids migrant families.
More legislatures convene special sessions for mid-decade redistricting. States prepare emergency food assistance funds and lawmakers consider bills to prevent invasion by other states' National Guard troops.
White House says prospects are good for a trade deal with China. President Trump may ramp up strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug smugglers. Government-run grocery stores grow in popularity, and legal professionals work to protect the rule of law.
The shutdown impacts millions as SNAP benefits are paused, Pentagon schools face a fight over banned books, an FBI raid in Idaho draws civil-rights scrutiny and Congress investigates citizens in immigration detention.
NC redistricting would shrink the influence of Black voters, but IN redistricting faces GOP opposition. Trump defends more boat strikes in international waters and SNAP benefits could be the next victim of the government shutdown.
Democrats and the GOP condemn threats made to Hakeem Jeffries. Time is running out to renew ACA subsidies amid the government shutdown and VP Vance reaffirms the strength of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire.
The Senate again votes down funding to reopen the government, as federal workers miss paychecks. The Supreme Court will hear cases on the rights of transgender athletes, and a ruling on voting rights could impact even local elections.
Millions join nationwide No Kings protests against the Trump Administration. The congressional stalemate on healthcare continues and educators worry about federal cuts to special education programs.
Homeland Secretary Noem defends tougher immigration enforcement as critics raise alarm, a detained U.S. resident faces new terrorism-related charges tied to a decades-old case, Minnesota warns of food-aid cuts amid the shutdown and John Bolton is indicted on 18 counts.
The Supreme Court hears a case on race and redistricting. AZ Rep. Elect Adelita Grijalva hasn't been sworn in yet and Congress might roll back marine mammal protections.
An immigration case draws attention to indefinite detention, No Kings rallies sweep Nevada, Tampa targets pedestrian deaths, labor groups defend offshore wind, and the Supreme Court considers a major Voting Rights Act case.
President Trump and leaders in the Middle East sign a peace agreement. NY healthcare workers are concerned about the fallout from the government shutdown and Indiana's chief justice warns of threats in courtrooms.
Vice-President Vance defends a planned Qatari airfield in Idaho. Polls find voters support extending the healthcare subsidies at the heart of the shutdown and Illinois Gov. Pritzker points to Republican criticisms of Guard federalization.
Experts warn that deportations threaten jobs, as the administration battles over national guard deployments in court. A Gaza ceasefire sparks joy and hope, and another critic of the president is indicted.
Supreme Court considers loosening rules for candidates to challenge election laws. Pope Leo encourages bishops to voice concerns on immigration policies, as federal court gives Trump control of the Oregon Guard.
Trump sends Texas National Guard troops to Chicago. An OMB analysis says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to back pay and the Supreme Court hears a case about Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors.
Trump considers invoking Insurrection Act, as blue states mount legal challenge to Guard deployments; SCOTUS considers a CO ban on conversion therapy.
House Democrats are reassuring their constituents about the reasons for the shutdown. Federal workers are concerned about being in the middle of the partisan fight and what happens now that the Farm Bill has expired?
The administration threatens thousands of federal layoffs, as Democrats demand an investigation into White House shutdown messaging. Trump declares war on cartels, and housing advocates call for support on ballot measures in NYC.
The government shutdown is set to continue with no end in sight. States dip into their coffers to keep federal programs running and veterans face challenges accessing services.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls for a tougher military stance as Washington faces a shutdown standoff, advocates defend New York's youth justice reforms and survivor groups warn immigration crackdowns endanger victims of domestic violence.
Israel agrees to a tentative peace deal for Gaza. Democrats and Republicans brace for a government shutdown and NYC's Dept. of Corrections violated the city's sanctuary laws.
Arkansas teens weigh in on free speech, Republicans repeal EV tax credits, Social Security paper checks end, and domestic violence experts warn of funding cuts. Also, updates on Eric Adams, a deadly Michigan church shooting, and government shutdown talks.
The federal megabill healthcare cuts remain central to the ongoing budget stalemate. The Dallas sniper acted alone and used ICE agent tracking apps and former FBI Director James Comey is indicted for obstruction of justice and false statements.
Republicans slam the shooting at an ICE facility, call for an end to political violence. Trump is found to have illegally fired federal watchdogs, as Democrats blame Republicans for the looming government shutdown.
An Ohio chaplain regains asylum after ICE detention, activists warn of free speech crackdowns, Alabama groups push to keep TVA public and President Trump targets the UN over migrant funding.
President Donald Trump recommends that the FDA require physicians to say Tylenol can cause autism during pregnancy. Children's health coverage is being challenged by a shaky policy landscape and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated after being suspended.
Conservatives are split over Kimmel's cancellation as the Pentagon cracks down on journalists. A new California law bans masks for ICE agents and public library supporters are hopeful about future federal funds.
Trump and conservatives condemn Jimmy Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments. Lawmakers support a new bill ending mid-decade redistricting and Texas attempts to ban medication abortions.
The former CDC director testifies before Congress. Federal budget deadline looms ahead as talks shift to healthcare funding and Former President Barack Obama discusses Charlie Kirk's death.
Ohio and Missouri battle over redistricting in a fight for congressional advantage, prosecutors seek the death penalty in the Charlie Kirk killing and FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism for politicizing the agency.
Gov. JB Pritzker and President Trump debate political violence, as the Buckeye State braces for redistricting and advocates say administration orders on cashless bail punish the poor.
Utah's governor emerges as a Republican voice of peace, as Trump threatens to send troops to Memphis. Opponents call Idaho s execution by firing squads unethical and voting groups slam a new ban on registration at citizenship ceremonies.
Utah's governor calls for peace after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, while experts warn of rising strife. Advocates push New York lawmakers to act on federal budget cuts and Congress faces a fight over a plan for a mass killing of owls.
Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. A government shutdown looms as Dems and the GOP hit an impasse and the Senate considers a rule change to speed up nomination votes.
Experts warn of white nationalist Active Clubs in 25 states. Budget cuts end SNAP-Ed nutrition classes nationwide. Indiana Lawmakers back AI regulation. A Senate report accuses the administration of corrupting science and Ohio readies for redistricting.
The president says a new guidance on school prayer is coming soon. The Supreme Court allows more racial profiling in immigration enforcement and Missouri unions mobilize against redistricting.
Some Senate Republicans say they're worrying about RFK Jr's HHS policies. House Democrats stand behind Lisa Cook, as a criminal investigation into possible mortgage fraud begins and Democrats could face electoral college trouble after the next census.
Conservation groups warn against repealing forest protections, vaccine policy sparks clashes in Congress and among the states, growers say farm insurance leaves small operations behind and the White House faces scrutiny over a naval strike near Venezuela.
Epstein survivors join lawmakers calling for full release of documents. Advocates file an international legal complaint about Gaza genocide and the federal government is taking over train stations.
Trump says the National Guard will head to Chicago, despite a federal court ruling. Unions rally for a $15 minimum wage in Pennsylvania, while migrant communities in New York struggle with the presence of ICE.
Aging Democrats may imperil a possible House majority next year, South Carolina requests the Supreme Court uphold its transgender bathroom ban in schools and the redistricting arms race is likely to reduce the power of people of color.
Labor Day protests aim to give power back to the working people, Trump paints a rosey but questionable picture of the state of labor and research shows low wage workers are falling even further behind their bosses.
Labor Day protests target the political power of the very wealthy. Advocates press for childcare and education funding and Chicago leaders resist a possible federal troop deployment.
The Minneapolis school shooting again brings calls to address gun violence, while researchers offer some suggestions. Indiana protestors also call for the state to not get into the national redistricting fight.
Democratic-led cities vow to fight National Guard troop deployments, a judge rules Utah Republicans engaged in partisan gerrymandering and immigration lawyers warn of unsafe conditions for migrant children in federal detention centers.
Trump takes a tightrope approach on flag burning crackdown, and attacks cashless bail policies in Democratic cities and states. Federal employee unions sound the alarm on restrictions of union protections and collective bargaining rights.
A Maryland court strikes down an anti-DEI school policy, voter roll updates raise concerns in Arkansas, Nevada regulators probe utility overcharges, Trump threatens to send troops to Chicago and gerrymandering battles intensify nationwide.
California Democrats push through new congressional maps, as the party bleeds registered voters. President Trump is handed victories in court, as business owners and low-income households brace for impacts from his policies.
Vance doubles down on Trump takeover of D.C. Elections could decide the fate of Democrat controlled court in PA, while abortion access restrictions at the VA cause consternation from advocates.
Kentucky loses federal solar funds as households brace for higher costs, Colorado's immigrants run community trainings in the face of deportation sweeps, Montana service workers navigate the tax break on tips and Ohio's Sherrod Brown launches a comeback bid.
President Trump says he'll end mail-in voting before next year's midterm elections, Texas Democrats return home as GOP lawmakers advance new redistricting maps and more states send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
Connecticut creates new rules for gun sales, Texas redistricting maps face pushback over minority representation, Nebraska advocates press Congress for immigration reform and ICE officers expand their role in Washington, D.C. crime enforcement.
CA Governor announces mid-decade redistricting plan. Economists worry inflation is rising due to Trump's tariffs and Social Security workers fight back against cuts on the agency's 90th anniversary.
A federal court hears an emergency petition for an Ohio imam in ICE custody. California weighs disaster relief for foster youth, Maine fights a federal move to bar undocumented children from Head Start programs and Arizona seniors rally to protect Social Security.
DC police are working with federal law enforcement after President Trump's takeover. TX Senate passes controversial redistricting maps and more states are volunteering to create migrant detention centers.
President Trump places D.C. police under federal control, Texas Governor Greg Abbott warns the redistricting process could drag on for years and new research shows an increasingly partisan split to views of science.
Trump's meeting with Putin could impact Taiwan's security, as well as that of Ukraine. Iowa labor unions and faculty band together to defend academic freedom and two Texas cases could decide the fate of blue state abortion medication shield laws.
ICE plans a new detention center in Indiana. President Trump considers 'taking over' the DC police and Israel's PM says he'll take total control of the Gaza Strip.
President Trump again threatens a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., Texas Republicans say there's no way to stop their redistricting and GOP members of Congress work to sell the tax and budget megabill to angry constituents.
Trump weighs in on the Texas redistricting effort, as Democratic and Republican states across the country consider redrawing congressional maps and North Carolina's governor vetoes an anti-DEI bill.
States reject Department of Justice requests for voter records, the Texas Governor threatens to remove Democratic lawmakers who fled the state from office and new federal legislation would set minimum salaries for all public school teachers.
Texas Democratic legislators leave the state to block a GOP redistricting plan. Trump fires the head of labor statistics after a negative jobs report and mass immigration arrests aren't targeting the people they were said to be aimed at.
NC Sen. Tillis wants Republicans to bolster Medicaid, after cuts earlier this month. The economy blooms under President Donald Trump, though red flags loom and a new report examines state budget transparency.
Texas Republicans unveil a map that further gerrymanders districts before midterms, as a Senate committee advances a bill to ban stock trading by members of Congress. Seattle voters will soon decide whether to continue its so-called "democracy vouchers" program.
Calls for a national ban on assault weapons are renewed after a shooting in New York. The Department of Defense has banned almost 600 books in its bases' schools and the British Prime Minister says the UK will recognize a Palestinian state.
The Trump administration wants stepped up voter deregistration efforts, the U.S. will help get more food to starving Palestinians and a federal judge rules Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood must continue.
Speaker Johnson blasts effort to release more Epstein files, as a bill advances in the House to strip chemical regulations from the EPA. MT students join a lawsuit for Election Day voting rights, while a MS court decision should lead to more transparency on public defender resources.
Emil Bove's nomination advances in the Senate. The DOJ requests state voter data and ICE plans to expand Colorado detention facilities.
The Trump Administration hammers away at Obama as the frenzy over Epstein files continues. FEMA director defends actions in Texas floods and Miami voters head to polls in November after a lawsuit.
President Trump says Obama committed treason to skew the 2016 election results. Speaker Mike Johnson grows frustrated with attempts to release Epstein files and a new agreement lets the Department of Homeland Security access personal information from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare.
The ICE director defends officers wearing masks during immigration raids, while the Trump administration is found to have ignored dozens of court rulings. Advocates make another push to abolish the death penalty in Pennsylvania.
Congress cuts funding for public broadcasting, as federal school choice tax credits face pushback. Trump's Epstein troubles spread and protests from last week through the weekend honor John Lewis and challenge budget impacts on vulnerable communities.
An asylum case sparks alarm, protests invoke the late John Lewis, Trump continues to face backlash over the Epstein files and the Senate moves forward with cuts to foreign aid.
Trump is pressed to name a special counsel for the Epstein case. Speaker Mike Johnson urges the Senate not to change the rescissions bill and illegal immigrants are no longer eligible for bond before deportation hearings.
Use of the SCOTUS emergency docket draws questions, and whistleblower emails expose a DOJ willing to defy federal courts. Meanwhile, Minnesota's red flag law shows early trends and farmers and lawmakers sound alarms over privacy and trade.
Trump threatens Russia with secondary sanctions, some of the president's allies want him to fire the Fed chair and farmers and doctors worry about the impact of budget cuts on rural communities.
FEMA's Texas flood response is further criticized for unanswered calls. Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego-Garcia want guidance about a potential second deportation and new polls show not as many Americans are worried about the state of democracy.
The NOAA nominee says he supports cutting the agency's budget. Many question why Ukraine's weapons aid was paused and farmers worry how the budget megabill will impact this year's Farm Bill.
Americans voice objections to the administration's aggressive immigration crackdown. Grassroots candidates hope to gain traction in Western states. The new budget law slashes rural energy funds, Brazil faces steep tariffs and only select African leaders are invited to White House summit.
USDA and DHS Secretaries collaborate on a National Farm Security Action Plan. Health advocates worry about the budget megabill's impacts and Prime Minister Netanyahu nominates President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.
The fate of FEMA remains in the air as flooding ravages Texas, Trump again threatens aggressive tariffs and the Supreme Court considers a consequential campaign finance case.
Deadly Texas floods draw a federal response as the administration reduces emergency and weather services. States prepare to deal with cuts to schools, health care and environmental protections, while Elon Musk launches a new political party.
House Republicans send the budget megabill to the president – as critics warn of deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and public health. Concerns rise over declining international student enrollment, and North Carolina may face economic implications from gerrymandering.
House Democrats vow to vote against Trump's megabill. Advocates differ on its effects on clean energy credits, and manufacturers brace for changes to EV tax credits.
Senate Republicans pass the megabill after overnight wrangling. Trump calls for deportations of US citizens who've committed crimes, despite the unpopularity of ICE's current actions and the Supreme Court may lift some campaign cash limits.
NC Republican Thom Tillis denounces Medicaid cuts in the Senate bill, over White House objections. NGOs say new work requirements for people in SNAP and Medicaid don't reflect reality and President Trump says trade talks with Canada will restart.
The Senate narrowly advances Trump's massive megabill, in spite of procedural issues. Democrats demand answers about the decision to bomb Iran's nuclear sites and Health Secretary RFK Jr. is changing how vaccines are evaluated.
The Defense Secretary criticizes press coverage of Iran air strikes. The Megabill faces setbacks in the Senate, but the White House budget director calls it necessary and its proposed Medicaid cuts could harm people with disabilities.
Trump insists Iran’ nuclear program was obliterated. Budget cuts threaten farm and food programs in Wisconsin and West Virginia. Labor and environmental groups push for reforms to North American trade and New York assembly member Zohran Mamdani leads former Governor Cuomo.
Some members of Congress are upset about a lack of transparency on Iran policy, but the Speaker questions the constitutionality of a War Powers Resolution and the Fed Chair explains why interest rates aren't being cut.
Some in Congress question the legality of Trump's Iran strikes, as he announces a ceasefire. Gen Zers filter their college choices by politics, and Islamophobic rhetoric surfaces in NYC's tight mayoral race.
The US awaits Iran's response, following strikes on three nuclear strikes. The Department of Homeland Security is warning about possible attacks here and advocates call for resilience, as LGBTQ rights face threats around the nation.
The White House says a decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process.
Lawmakers on both sides urge President Trump not to enter the Israel-Iran war. The Supreme deals the transgender community a major blow by upholding a Tennessee law.
Trump's big budget and policy act faces pushback from clean energy advocates and small businesses. A federal court weighs the legality of deploying the California National Guard over the Governor's objections and ICE detains a New York mayoral candidate.
Political tensions rise after the Minnesota assassinations. Trump's DOJ demands sweeping election data from Colorado. Advocates mark LGBTQIA pay inequity and the US and UK reach a new trade deal.
Two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in a politically motivated attack. Experts say political violence is becoming more common and millions of people protest President Trump's authoritarian policies on the same day as the military parade in Washington.
Democrats demand answers on California Senator Padilla's handcuffing and removal from a DHS press conference. Defense Secretary Hegseth defends the administration's protest response as preventative and Trump vows protests of Saturday's military parade will be met with "heavy" force.
The White House says there will be more ICE raids, as protests spread across the county. California Governor Newsom says democracy is at a crossroads and Elon Musk says he regrets social media posts about President Trump.
The military deployments in L.A. spark debates over federal overreach, with echoes of Kent State. The protests seem to be spreading and critics warn that Medicaid cuts could shutter rural hospitals.
California sues the administration over federalizing the National Guard. Trump invokes an 1807 law to justify sending the guard and Marines to California and a Texas representative plans to force a vote on articles of impeachment against the president.
Protestors and authorities clash over immigration enforcement in California. Democratic infighting complicates the leader's role in unifying the party and a new survey shows businesses fear a recession.
Musk's criticism of the big budget bill gets support from a new report. States face massive cuts to jobs and social programs and Puerto Rico takes less damage from federal budget cuts due to its territorial status.
Budget reconciliation negotiations get tense, and may not finish by a July deadline. Russian President Putin says Ukraine will pay for its latest attack and former White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre leaves the Democratic Party.
Immigration policies draw criticism from sheriffs and Medicaid cuts from disability advocates. NPR warns of the rural impacts of dismantling public broadcasting and Elon Musk slams Trump's policy and spending bill.
The White House blames the Biden Administration for the antisemitic attack in Colorado. The Department of Transportation freezes EV charging station funds pending a review and the GOP budget plan could roll back clean energy investments
Clean air advocates question the U.S. Steel deal. Israeli fire kills more than two dozen at a Gaza aid site and state lawmakers debate health coverage for unauthorized migrants and taxes on the wealthy.
Advocates call for free speech protections on campus. States consider funding for rape survivors and investigations and administration tariff, immigration, and education policies face legal pushback.
US envoy Steve Witkoff says he feels optimistic about a Gaza ceasefire. Clean energy tax credits are in jeopardy in the big budget and policy bill Congress is debating and the Trump administration pauses new student visa interviews.
King Charles warns Canada of attacks on democracy. The British Ambassador to the U.S. says allies must work together and the GOP’s budget plan severely impacts the arts.
President Trump remembers fallen soldiers and touts his achievements. Israeli nationalists show disdain for Arabs in the streets, but a possible Gaza ceasefire may be on the table and pro-democracy advocates call for civility and tolerance in politics.
The UN wants to see more aid allowed into Gaza. Americans' views on Israel worsen, while violence threatens diplomatic staff and state groups step in after the DOJ dismisses police violence investigations.
A deadlocked Supreme Court prevents the nation's first publicly funded religious school, House Republicans celebrate passage of their domestic policy bill and the Trump administration sues states for taking climate action.
Days before the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, the Justice Department moves to end supervision of several police departments. Trump clashes with the President of South Africa, small businesses face tariffs, and Ohio moves to support family caregivers.
Kristi Noem incorrectly defines habeas corpus during a Senate hearing. The Senate passes a bipartisan bill to eliminate taxes on tips and Native American civic engagement is fostering legislative wins in the West.
Congress debates Medicaid cuts, the FBI pledges to investigate missing Indigenous people, Illinois pushes back on a federal autism data plan and a deadly bombing in California is investigated as domestic terrorism.
Former President Biden is diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer. The FBI says the explosion at a Palm Springs fertility clinic was terrorism and Western hunters and anglers oppose the sale of federally managed public lands.
Omaha elects its first Black mayor, the Supreme Court considers whether lower courts can prevent the Trump administration's removal of birthright citizenship and half of states consider their own citizenship requirements for voter registration.
House Republicans get closer to enacting billions in Medicaid cuts. The Israeli government says it'll resume humanitarian aid in Gaza and Montana's governor signs a law tightening the voter registration window.
States consider their own versions of the federal Voting Rights Act, Justice Department attorneys shift their focus from voting rights to voter fraud and state legislatures urge the Supreme Court to reverse its decision legalizing same sex marriage.
Advocates say Republicans' scaled back Medicaid cuts still put too much in jeopardy. President Trump defends getting a luxury jet from Qatar and frustration grows among museum executives who say the White House is trying to erase history.
The Pentagon begins removing transgender troops as legal battles continue. Congress works to fix a SNAP job-training penalty. Advocates raise concerns over immigrant data searches, and U.S. officials report progress in trade talks with China.
A judge orders certification of the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court race, Wisconsin Democrats want congressional maps redrawn and the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia loses the job over his support for January 6th rioters.
As Congress debates Medicaid cuts and emissions rollbacks, former presidential candidate John Kasich calls for protecting vulnerable Americans, veterans link fossil fuel dependence to military deaths, and advocates warn funding cuts threaten health and jobs.
Taxing millionaires could fund safety net programs, climate rollbacks raise national security concerns, India makes cross-border strikes in Kashmir, the Supreme Court backs a transgender military ban and government actions conflict with Indigenous land protections.
The administration offers $1,000 to undocumented migrants to self deport. Democrats oppose Social Security changes and Trump's pick to lead the agency and Congress debates unpopular easing of limits on public land oil and gas drilling.
Canada’s PM doubles down on country's independence. Trump refuses to say who has due process rights. The DOJ sues several states over climate laws and Head Start cuts jeopardize early childhood education in MI.
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is leaving that job to become UN ambassador, a bipartisan Arizona poll finds Latino voters are dissatisfied by Trump's first 100 days and Florida mass deportations frighten community members.
President Trump acknowledges the consumer toll of his tariffs on Chinese goods. Labor groups protest administration policies on May Day and the House votes to repeal a waiver letting California ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
Trump marks first 100 days of his second term. GOP leaders praise the administration’s immigration agenda and small businesses continue to worry about the impacts of tariffs as a 90-day pause ends.
Major shifts in environmental protections, immigration enforcement, and civil rights as the Trump administration reshapes government priorities. Rural residents and advocates for LGBTQ youth say they are worried about losing services.
A judge blocks the use of a wartime law for deportations, ICE is criticized for deporting U.S. citizen children, Arkansas faces a federal lawsuit over ballot initiative restrictions, schools nationwide prepare for possible Medicaid cuts and President Trump's approval rating is down at the 100-day mark.
Educators worry about President Donald Trump's education plan, but federal judges are blocking several of his executive orders. Battles over voting rules are moving in numerous courts and FSU students protest a state bill lowering the age to buy a gun.
Amid market blowback, President Trump says China tariffs will likely be cut. Border Czar Tom Homan alleges Kilmar Abrego Garcia received due process and the administration is taking a tough line on people without housing.
The White House defends Secretary Hegseth amid media scrutiny, federal judges block efforts to dismantle U.S. international broadcasters and major restructuring hits the State Department and rural programs.
Defense Secretary Hegseth faces calls to resign for discussing battle plans in a second Signal chat. Indiana denies students the use of college IDs in registering to vote and the White House signals that the U.S. might stop trying to end the Russia-Ukraine War.
Sen. Van Hollen warns of a "constitutional crisis" after his El Salvador trip. Defense Sec. Hegseth shared military information in a second Signal chat. Former President Clinton calls for unity while commemorating the Oklahoma City bombing.
Following another campus shooting, President Trump says people are the issue – not guns. Alaska Senator Murkowski says Republicans fear Trump's retaliation and voting rights groups sound the alarm over an executive order on elections.
Some 1,400 military and overseas ballots could be tossed in the uncertified North Carolina Supreme Court race, the State Department closes its office monitoring foreign disinformation and GOP-led states move to end mail-in voting grace periods.
Undocumented immigrants must now register with the federal government. Mass deportations cost states like Connecticut millions in tax revenue and a new executive memo reinforces current laws on Social Security benefits for illegal aliens.
El Salvador's President rejects returning a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported. The US stock market improves, but confusion still lingers around tariffs and universities try to comply with President Trump's DEI orders.
FEMA and other disaster preparedness agencies could face tough times due to budget cuts. Seeds preservation is in a precarious state under the Trump Administration and a new executive order undercuts states' powers on climate change.
Speaker Johnson says safety net programs will be "protected" in House budget. Secretary of State Rubio defends the administration's revoking of hundreds of student visas, and rural libraries could close as federal funding is cut.
President Donald Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days, as Republicans question his trade policy. And a new federal executive order incentivizes coal for energy use but poses risks to public lands.
The North Carolina Supreme Court pauses a purge of legally cast ballots, labor unions protest student visas lost over protesting and Texas lawmakers want proof of citizenship for both new and existing voter registrations.
The Israeli government promises to cooperate on tariffs. The Secretary of State says markets are not crashing, just adjusting and budget legislation moving in Congress makes room for Trump's tax cuts.
White House economic plans are again dominating the headlines, but actions on elections and voting rules are sparking debate. Local groups say they are concerned about the future of immigration, healthcare, and nutrition.
The administration stands behind its tariffs, in spite of declines in the markets. Advocates nationwide push back against federal rollbacks affecting military families, and the environment and big budget plans advance in Congress.
President Donald Trump announces worldwide tariffs. Democrats decry 'Liberation Day' as the economy adjusts to the news and some Republicans break from Trump's trade stance.
Speaker Johnson cites constitutional limits to a third presidential term. Groups plan nationwide protests against executive overreach, and students raise concerns over academic freedom following a visa-related arrest in Boston and a Senate resolution aims to block new tariffs on Canada.
Elon Musk is taking center stage in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race. Some observers say WI voters are deciding between democracy and Donald Trump and Florida GOP candidates face a maelstrom from Trump's executive orders and poor campaign strategies in a special election.
President Trump says there are ways for him to take a third term. New tariffs are scheduled for this week, but economists say they'll hurt buying power and advocates say the Trans Day of Visibility is made more important by state legislation.
The Department of Health and Human Services prepares to cut 10,000 more jobs. Election officials are unsure if a Trump executive order will be enacted and Congressional Republicans say they aim to cut NPR and PBS funding.
Newly released Signalgate messages include highly classified data. Americans see legal political spending as corruption. Activists say cuts to Medicaid would hurt maternity care and cuts and changed rules at Social Security are causing customer service problems.
Textgate draws congressional scrutiny. Trump policies on campus protests and federal workforce cuts are drawing lawsuits – as their impacts on economic stability and weather data become clearer.
President Trump credits tariffs for a Hyundai Steel investment in Louisiana, but residents say the governor is betraying them over their health concerns there and other states double down on climate change as the Trump Administration rolls back environmental regulations.
Lawmakers from both parties face angry constituents. Some decide to skip town halls rather than address concerned voters and Kentucky is considering mandatory Medicaid work requirements.
Trump faces legal battles over education cuts, immigration actions, and actions by DOGE. Farmers struggle with the USDA freezing funds. A Georgetown scholar fights deportation and Virginia debates voter roll purges ahead of elections.
The White House attacks the judge who moved to block the deportation of Venezuelans. The Ukrainian President agrees to a limited ceasefire and advocates say ending the CFPB would put consumers on the hook for junk charges and predatory fees.
The Trump Administration fights a court order on deportation flights, and lawyers say the government is overreaching on expelling migrants and NOAA cuts could spell trouble for those concerned about weather emergencies.
The Trump Administration fights a court order on deportation flights, and lawyers say the government is overreaching on expelling migrants and NOAA cuts could spell trouble for those concerned about weather emergencies.
Secretary of State Rubio pledges more arrests like that of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. Former EPA directors sound the alarm on Lee Zeldin's deregulation plans and a lack of opportunity is pushing rural Gen Zers out of their communities.
The Trump administration faces legal battles on birthright citizenship, and the arrest of a Palestinian activist is sparking protests over free speech. Conservationists say they're concerned about federal job cuts impacting public lands and Ohio invests in child wellness initiatives.
Senate Democrats refuse to support GOP budget bill. The EU and Canada respond to steel and aluminum tariffs and some groups work to counter Christian Nationalism, which they call a threat to democracy.
The White House downplays the stock market plunge, calling it "transitionary." House Republicans pass a stopgap funding bill and the Department of Education is the latest agency to see mass layoffs.
House Democrats won't back the GOP budget bill. Ontario reacts to Trump trade moves by enacting energy export tariffs and a new report finds mass deportations don't help the labor market.
House Republicans demand the removal of D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Plaza, the Justice Department ends civil rights investigations and the Trump administration vows to cut federal funding for schools that allow campus protests.
Democrats push back on Trump's order to dismantle the Department of Education, red states aim to deny public education to undocumented children and the Wisconsin Supreme Court election could be the most expensive judicial race in history.
Medicaid and tribal health providers face possible cuts, corporations are accused of squeezing out independent farmers and immigration lawyers say Hispanic motorists are being stopped based on how they look.
Democrats sue to prevent Trump's takeover of the Federal Elections Commission, a privatized postal service could make mail-in voting more difficult and states move ahead with their own versions of the Equal Rights Amendment.
The administration puts 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. New York wants newly fired federal workers for state service and the GAO's High Risk report finds ways to make the government more efficient.
Speaker Johnson calls out Ukrainian President Zelensky, while also calling Putin "dangerous." Voting rights advocates are concerned about the SAVE Act's impact on Civil Rights and some Democrats call for prioritizing rural and working class people.
Senate Republicans say they'll change the House’s budget resolution. Trump questions whether he called the Ukrainian President a dictator ahead of his White House visit and environmentalists question Lee Zeldin's call for deregulation.
The House passed a budget outline. Elon Musk attends first Trump cabinet meeting and federal workers leave jobs despite litigation to let them stay.
Trump faces backlash for restricting press access. The Defense Secretary's ties to a controversial church spark debate, Speaker Johnson struggles with votes for a budget that includes healthcare cuts. Arkansas expands school meals and Western voters push back against cuts to wilderness agencies.
Federal employee performance reviews face a confusing moment, Congress debates voting rights, consumer advocates push to reinstate the CFPB, Canadian and Mexican import tariffs raise economic concerns and environmental groups fight offshore drilling.
Today is the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Some federal workers return to the office after telework agreements are terminated and environmental groups sue the Trump administration over its offshore drilling policy.
Trump wants to eliminate local governance in Washington, D.C., election denier Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director, and federal cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program hurt ailing first responders.
State legislators chip away at early voting laws, the North Carolina Supreme Court election saga continues, and universal private school voucher programs expand nationwide – putting public school funding at risk.
The SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to vote, is moving in the U.S. House. Environmentalists want the Senate to kill a bill falsely claiming to slow climate change and the agriculture industry is concerned about mass migrant deportations.
On a Middle East visit, Senator Richard Blumenthal rejects a takeover of Gaza. President’s Day protests erupt around the county against White House moves and another aviation accident is drawing attention to recent FAA cuts.
Top Trump officials set to meet with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia over the Ukraine war. The GOP budget resolution is at risk as moderates weigh out consequences. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he's "going nowhere."
Federal workers tasked with securing elections from foreign interference are placed on leave, parents' organizations reject dismantling the Department of Education and the Congressional Black Caucus presses discussions on slavery reparations.
Deregulation raises environmental and public health concerns, national monuments face potential risks, political neutrality in education sparks protests and Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation fuels controversy.
A court weighs the right of New York City noncitizens to vote in local elections, Vice President Vance suggests courts can't overrule a president and states increasingly challenge the validity of student IDs at the ballot box.
President Donald Trump approves 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. Democrats who oppose dismantling the agency have been denied access to the Department of Education and some places buck policy trends on sex education and immigration.
The head of the new White House Faith Office draws scrutiny, Trump moves to fire the chair of the Federal Elections Commission and a North Carolina judge won’t toss tens of thousands of ballots in a State Supreme Court race.
Attorney General Pam Bondi strikes a Trump tone at the Justice Department, federal workers get more time to consider buyouts and an unclassified email request from the White House worries CIA vets.
Nationwide protests erupt against federal policies, Indiana's EV infrastructure expansion stalls due to a funding freeze and Washington state pushes for rent stabilization to combat rising housing costs.
Trump moves towards dismantling the Department of Education. Observers call relocation of displaced Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan a non-starter and Idaho lawmakers look to raise barriers to voter initiatives.
Democrats protest Elon Musk’s meddling in federal payment systems, Trump directs Cabinet secretaries to funnel federal dollars to private and religious schools and Virginia lawmakers aim to restore felon voting rights.
President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Legal experts question Trump's use of executive orders and mass deportations may start to take a toll in the southwest.
Matt Gaetz's nomination raises ethics concerns, Trump’s health pick fuels vaccine disinformation worries, a minimum wage boost gains support, California nonprofits mobilize and an election betting CEO gets raided by FBI.
Trump promises a smooth transition this time. South Dakota Senator John Thune will lead that chamber's new majority and one failed bill could be an omen of what a GOP trifecta in Washington will bring.
GOP leaders say they're ready for President-elect Trump to return to office. President Biden hosts the Israeli president, amid concerns about blocked Gaza aid and the labor movement assesses the impact of Trump being back in the White House.
Immigrant rights groups and librarians react to Trump's win. The President-elect names philosophical allies and deregulators to White House positions and Democrats wonder how they can fight Trump policies, given the GOP's Congressional majority.
A former Harris aide calls for Biden to resign – so Harris can briefly take the presidency. Trump wins Arizona, but so does Democrat Ruben Gallego and AI experts warn that recent election fraud videos were Russian deep fakes.
President Biden asks Americans to turn down the temperature, House Speaker Mike Johnson promises an aggressive first 100 day agenda and Democratic governors vow to push back on Trump's plan for mass deportations.
Harris concedes, but promises to fight on in a speech from Howard University. Republicans celebrate a potential red sweep, though a House majority is still unsure and a statehood mandate gains support on Puerto Rico.
Too close to call, with Trump narrowly ahead late in the battlegrounds. Republicans will take over the Senate after flipping several seats, and seem to be on track to hold the house. In spite of bomb threats and charges of fraud, a very high turnout election went largely smoothly.
Philadelphia District Attorney says the city is prepared for any election violence. Doctors advise about how to handle Election Stress Disorder and Oregon has a high number of women in government.
Trump escalates violent rhetoric against the press, Harris aims to reassure Michigan's Arab-Americans angered by the war in Gaza and a respected poll shows an unexpected lead for Harris in solidly red Iowa.
Harris says her campaign is prepared for Trump to prematurely claim victory, Pennsylvania election officials say safeguards in the system are preventing vote fraud and the Montana Senate race could hinge on the political refugee vote.
Donald Trump responds to Biden's 'garbage' comment. Hispanic Americans are outraged by insults about Puerto Rico. And, climate-smart technology could be a key election issue.
Harris makes a closing argument, Republicans continue to distance themselves from racist comments at Trump's MSG rally and election experts say they expect misinformation after Election Day.
Local police and the FBI investigate arson fires in ballot boxes, election officials nationally brace for possible threats, speakers make controversial remarks at a Trump Madison Square Garden rally, and Hispanic evangelical voters draw attention in swing states.
Former first lady Michelle Obama campaigns, and about a loss of reproductive freedom in a second Trump presidency. Senator Lindsey Graham pushes back on John Kelly's "fascist" description of Trump and advocates call for nonpartisan support for National Parks.
Republicans defend their candidate from allegations of facism, Trump says he’ll fire special prosecutor Jack Smith if reelected and California voters are poised to increase penalties for petty crime.
Republicans defend their candidate from allegations of fascism, Trump says he'll fire special prosecutor Jack Smith if reelected, and California voters are poised to increase penalties for petty crime.
Trump’s former chief of staff warns that the former president is a fascist. A review of Georgia's rolls finds only 20 noncitizens out of about 8 million voters. Calls are made to turn down divisive rhetoric ahead of Election Day.
Donald Trump blames 'the enemy within' for Israeli intelligence leak. Experts feel Elon Musk's voter sweepstakes crossed a line and voting rights groups try to get young people more engaged.
Elon Musk's controversial voter incentives, union mobilization in key states, Connecticut's new early voting options, Florida's climate change concerns and rising fears of post-election violence highlight ongoing political tensions leading up to Election Day.
Former President Barack Obama says Trump isn’t the right way to change politics. Pennsylvania needs more poll workers and civil rights experts say fears of post-election violence are valid.
Long-time GOP members are supporting Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. Israel has killed the top Hamas leader in Gaza and farmers debate how the election could impact agriculture.
Voters in eight states consider amendments to ban noncitizens from voting, Georgians smash early voting records and Texas Senate candidates debate who is a greater threat to democracy.
Former President Trump again stops short of ensuring a peaceful transfer of power. A Georgia judge rules election administrators must certify election results and Vice President Harris looks to strengthen support from Black male voters.
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas warns about false claims affecting FEMA's hurricane relief, Vice President Harris prepares for a Fox News interview and local Democrats want more election funds in key states.
Native Americans aim to increase voter turnout, the Justice Department sues Virginia over a purge of its voter roll, and reproductive freedom is on the ballot in the New Hampshire governor's race.
Civil rights groups push for a voter registration deadline extension in Georgia, federal workers helping in hurricane recovery efforts face misinformation and threats of violence and Brown University rejects student divestment demands.
President Biden denounces disinformation about federal disaster response. Experts address concerns about how hurricanes impact voting and, activists left and right question VP Harris' stance on meat.
President Biden cancels international travel as Florida braces for hurricane Milton, Arizona's early voting brings a focus on Native votes, the SCOTUS considers ghost guns and Nevada gets ready to decide on a voter ID measure.
Conspiracy theories undermine recovery efforts in the Southeast, New Hampshire faces a federal lawsuit for enacting strict voter ID rules and college student registrations are on the rise.
The war between Israel and Hamas started a year ago, and VP Harris is being pressed on her position. Trump returns to campaign where he was shot at and voter registration deadlines take effect, with less than a month until Election Day.
Biden voices concerns over Israeli strikes on Iran, Special Counsel Jack Smith detailed Trump's pre-January 6th pressure on Pence, Indiana's voter registration draws scrutiny and a poll shows politics too hot to talk about for half of Wisconsinites.
Special prosecutors say Trump "resorted to crimes" after losing the 2020 election, Democrats say Project 2025 threatens important reproductive freedoms, and voters in several states consider nonpartisan primary elections.
The vice presidential candidates hold their first debate, North Carolina election officials face challenges following Hurricane Helene and California bans local governments from requiring IDs to vote.
A longshore strike poses possible threats to the economy. Former President Trump turns hurricane relief political. Also, JD Vance and Tim Walz will take to the stage tonight for the VP debate.
Donald Trump blames Kamala Harris for the border crisis. Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not tolerate a future with Hamas and Hezbollah on their borders and Wisconsin faces another ballot box issue.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces federal bribery and wire fraud charges, new federal legislation aims to limit open-carry firearms at polling places and Utah Republicans fail to give the legislature control over citizen ballot initiatives.
Biden says all-out-war is threatening in the Middle East, as tensions rise. Congress averts a government shutdown, sending stopgap funding to the president's desk and an election expert calls Georgia's latest election rule a really bad idea.
Donald Trump threatens John Deere with tariffs for moving to Mexico. VP candidates talk about the Mark Robinson allegations and President Biden gives his final U.N. General Assembly address.
Trump says no more presidential runs, Nebraska is unlikely to change its Electoral College rules, Washington's new ballot curing law has impacts on a close race and Ohio will vote on changes to how districts are drawn.
Republicans want winner-take-all electoral votes in Nebraska, the Georgia Board of Elections says precincts must hand count ballots and the Congressional Black Caucus defends Haitian immigrants against conspiracy theories.
Rising threats of political violence, a Federal Reserve rate cut, crypto industry campaign contributions and reproductive rights are shaping today's political landscape.
The Teamsters choose not endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least seventeen states.
JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism and a right to IVF is again voted down in the Senate.
Washington considers the need to tone down anti-Trump rhetoric. Senate Democrats are likely to force a second vote on a national right to in-vitro fertilization and Trump allies repeat falsehoods about migrants amid bomb threats in OH.
A suspect is in custody following a possible second Trump assassination attempt, a bipartisan House group pledges to certify the 2024 election results no matter who wins and election officials warn postal problems could mean uncounted votes.
Marjorie Taylor-Greene condemns remarks by a right-wing activist, immigrants to Ohio spark conspiracy theories and heated campaign controversies and the Children's Defence Fund pushes for more attention on child poverty.
The dust settles from the Harris-Trump debate. Speaker Mike Johnson nixes a vote on a CR with a noncitizen voting amendment attached and lawmakers hear about how to keep Social Security solvent.
Trump and Harris meet in their first presidential debate, Republicans risk a government shutdown over false claims of noncitizens voting, and the Justice Department issues guidelines for voter roll maintenance as right-wing challenges surge.
Trump threatens to jail election officials if he wins, President Biden vows to veto any short term spending that includes a proof of citizenship to vote and Senate Democrats highlight impacts from the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling.
New polling shows Harris struggles with male voters, while Trump faces challenges with female voters. Tomorrow's debate is important, with the race tight and a New Hampshire candidate is under fire for ties to a big corporate landlord.
Trump promotes a government shutdown over false claims of noncitizens voting, Democrats say Project 2025 would harm the nation's most vulnerable public school students and Texas AG Paxton sues to shutdown voter registration efforts.
Vice President Harris condemns gun violence following a high school shooting in Georgia. The Attorney General addresses Russia’s latest attempts at election interference and former President Trump finally admits he lost the 2020 election.
Trump says he had every right to interfere with the last presidential election, civil rights groups say Texas authorities are attempting to suppress the Latino vote and Ohio's Secretary of State unveils stricter rules surrounding ballot dropboxes.
Fallen Sergeant's family confronts VP Harris. Utah pushes to toss maps; Johnson supports Ohio redistricting. Arizona braces for election deniers, and Virginia workers fear 'Project 2025.'
U.S officials react to hostages bodies found in Rafah. Former President Trump addresses the Arlington Cemetery incident and the future of women’s reproductive rights remains uncertain despite growing support.
Vice President Harris says she’d consider a bipartisan cabinet should she win in November, Louisiana is the latest state to push the false claim of noncitizen voters and incidents of swatting contribute to an increasingly toxic political culture.
Vance says Harris can "go to hell" over the Arlington Cemetery Afghan withdrawal commemoration. Supreme Court Justice Jackson says she's as prepared as she can be for election cases and one Idaho project is aiming to bridge political divides.
Georgia Democrats ask Governor Kemp to investigate election board members allegedly colluding with the Trump campaign, while Trump praises board members by name at a GA rally. Special Counsel Smith files a new Trump indictment and Facebook's COVID role is at issue again.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is supporting Trump after ending his own presidential campaign. Trump may be trying to back out of a September 10 debate with Vice President Harris and GOP House members are split on how to investigate former president Trump’s assassination attempt.
Pro-Palestinian activists say Harris risks losing battleground states by not calling for an Israeli arms embargo, Vance says Trump would veto a national abortion ban and the GOP presses ahead with false claims of non-citizen voting.
VP Harris asks Americans to write the next chapter, and accepts nomination. A former GOP congressman endorses her in order to defend democracy and a Black, female delegate says it is time for the first woman, mixed-race president.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepts the VP nomination. Uncommitted delegates protest, after a request for a Palestinian American speaker is denied and many LGBTQ+ folks say their rights would be in danger under a re-elected Trump.
Former President Obama and Michelle Obama ready Democrats to fight until Election Day. The Harris campaign launches a new social media push to engage Latino voters. And an Indiana delegate says reproductive rights is his county's top issue.
President Biden gets a standing ovation on an emotional first night of the Democratic National Convention. In the streets, protests call for ending the Gaza war and an Arizona delegate calls a win for Harris and Walz a victory for all.
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is underway – with heightened security, following FBI warnings about potential threats. Protesters go ahead with planned demonstrations, while the ACLU monitors the police response.
DNC protest organizers denounce new restrictions on rallies and parade routes, Republican state attorneys general sue over an executive order to expand voter registration and the presidential race shifts focus to consumer prices.
JD Vance claims VP Harris has secretly been the acting president. Polls show Harris rising in the battleground states and one survey says seniors find issues more important than partisanship deciding their votes.
Arizona Democrats hope an abortion-rights ballot measure will boost turnout, Senate Democrats tell the Justice Department to step up protections for election workers, and former Colorado election official Tina Peters is found guilty.
Trump posts about domestic enemies on X. Native advocates challenge Arizona laws affecting voter engagement. The Pentagon deploys a submarine amid Iran-Israel tensions and a new study highlights a funding gap for female candidates.
President Biden says a Gaza cease-fire deal is still possible. A New Hampshire Democrat says abortion will be a big election motivator, despite GOP arguments and Mississippi groups work on voter Black turnout.
V-P hopeful Walz makes a fiery defense in Wisconsin, as his state's supreme court upholds a voting rights measure. Utah enacts a controversial book ban. A poll reveals doubts about democracy's future, and renewable energy funding could be at risk.
President Biden doubts a peaceful transfer of power should former President Trump lose the election, Arab American voters in Michigan may be re-engaged by a Harris-Walz ticket and an Arizona judge blocks new rules to protect election workers.
Vice President Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. An Arizona Mayor joins a list of Republicans endorsing Harris and a former Congressman contends Gen Z could be transformative this election cycle.
Vice President Harris officially secures the Democratic nomination, Arizona's largest school district says it will no longer provide polling locations due to safety concerns, and a new South Dakota law gives more power to poll watchers.
Vice President Kamala Harris vets potential running mates, former President Trump feuds with Georgia Republicans who say 2020 wasn't stolen and Ohio election officials highlight efforts to erase noncitizens from the voter rolls.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Ohio Senator JD Vance respond to former President Donald Trump's comments on her race. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershcovich is free from Russian prison and the Senate takes on a bill to regulate AI.
Former president Donald Trump questions Kamala Harris' race and makes derogatory remarks about her husband. Librarians worry about Project 2025's impacts and lawmakers put a task force together to study the assassination attempt on the former President.
The FCC tackles A-I generated political ads, senators demand Secret Service firings over the attempted Trump assassination, and the director of Project 2025 resigns as Democrats highlight its extreme right-wing vision.
Biden proposes reforms to SCOTUS, to praise from union and reproductive rights groups. A lawsuit challenging partisan gerrymandering in South Carolina goes to the state supreme court and Gen Z voters seem to be surging onto the rolls.
Trump encourages his Christian supporters to vote - possibly for the last time, Biden pushes for reforms to the Supreme Court, and an Ohio constitutional amendment to end gerrymandering qualifies for the November ballot.
Harris meets with Israeli PM Netanyahu and calls for a ceasefire. Congresswoman Tlaib faces backlash for a protest during Bibi's speech and Virginia Senator Warner advocates for student debt relief.
The White House says Biden's decision to leave the race isn't health related. Israeli PM Netanyahu stands by Gaza war in a speech to Congress, but sparks sharp protests. Iowa's near total abortion ban takes effect Monday.
Kamala Harris builds momentum towards nomination and vets Veeps. She and Trump take aggressive stances, as plans for a September debate continue. Senator Menendez says he'll resign, but will also appeal his corruption conviction.
Democrats consolidate support behind Vice President Harris, Republicans threaten legal action over changes to the presidential ticket and a possible bipartisan consensus forms on the failure of the Secret Service to protect former President Trump.
President Joe Biden drops his 2024 re-election bid. He's endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his spot on the ticket and election experts say they see benefits to this decision.
As Trump accepts nomination for President, delegates emphasize themes of unity and optimism – envisioning a new golden age – but the convention was marked by strong opposition to LGBTQ rights, which both opened and closed the event.
Ohio Senator JD Vance makes an America first VP nomination acceptance speech. Tough national security talk papers over GOP complexities on foreign policy and additionally, Senator Bob Menendez resigns and President Biden catches COVID.
The Republican National Convention connects crime to migration. Kari Lake and delegates from Texas, Florida, and California talk about border issues. Desantis pokes fun at President Biden and Nikki Haley gives the night's big speech.
Trump is formally put up for nomination and picks Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running Mate. Former Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy and swing state delegates consider ticket.
Former President Trump is injured but safe after an attempted assassination – many condemn political violence. Democrats' fears intensify over Biden’s run and North Carolina could require proof of citizenship to vote.
The House passes the SAVE Act, but fails to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt. And, a proposed federal budget could doom much-needed public services.
Hollywood’s Democratic allies enter Biden withdrawal debate. AOC moves to impeach Justices Thomas and Alito and GOP commissioners face backlash after they refuse to certify Nevada county recount results.
Senate Democrats aim to hold Trump accountable for election subversion if the Supreme Court won't, a first progressive "squad" member sticks with Biden and former presidential candidate Nikki Haley offers Trump her delegates.
In a sermon, the GOP's candidate for North Carolina governor says "some folks need killing," Trump's campaign adopts moderate abortion language and New Jersey Senator Menendez's corruption trial nears its conclusion.
Former President Donald Trump denies any knowledge of the conservative Project 2025, President Joe Biden aims to reassure Democrats he's up for the job and the Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses a near total ban on ballot drop boxes.
President Biden rushes to reassure a weary party and public, Pennsylvania lawmakers want to prevent state-supported schools divesting from Israel and abortion-related ballot measures could be on the ballot in a dozen states.
President Joe Biden says he won't be dropping out as the Democratic nominee. Experts in democracy ruminate on recent Supreme Court rulings and immigrant advocates want a phone call program restored.
Sentencing is delayed in former President Trump's New York felony conviction, Democrats vow a legislative overhaul of the Supreme Court and the last female GOP Senators are voted out of the South Carolina legislature.
The SCOTUS gives Trump a huge win – immunity which might apply to charges of election interference. A new poll finds future court appointments are crucial for voters and President Biden continues to face post-debate calls to leave the race.
Fallout from the first Presidential debate continues. Advocates are upset by a recent Supreme Court ruling on homelessness and House Republicans plan to sue the Department of Justice.
Polls show a dead heat in the repeat race for the White House, the Supreme Court deals a major blow to federal agencies' ability to enforce rules, and GOP-led states clamp down on voter registration drives.
Ugly, imperfect produce destined for the landfill is being upcycled by a California candy company, a Texas volunteer uses his Navy training to map the gaps in broadband and Pennsylvania has a new commission tasked with reversing its shrinking rural population.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is to be a free man, Georgia law enforcement are training to prevent voter intimidation, and the nation's first publicly-funded religious charter school is ruled unconstitutional.
Charges against fake electors in Nevada are dismissed, Milwaukee officials get ready to expect the unexpected at the RNC convention, and the Justice Department says Alaska is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Former President Trump appeals to conservatives who want a national abortion ban. New data shows President Biden is fairing well with older voters. And Drag lobby day is bringing the queens to Capitol Hill, to press for LGBTQ protections.
A congresswoman celebrates Biden protections for mixed status families, Louisiana's Ten Commandments law faces an inevitable legal challenge, and a senator moves to repeal the strict 19th century anti-obscenity and anti-abortion Comstock Act.
Former President Donald Trump says he loves Milwaukee, civil rights groups reject designated protest zones for the RNC convention, and a New York Equal Rights Amendment is restored to the November ballot.
President Biden announces a path to citizenship for spouses of US citizens. Republicans vote to kill a bump stock ban, following a Supreme Court ruling and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls out the U.S. for withholding weapons.
The House passes the National Defense Authorization Act – with hard-right amendments. Political scientists say they worry that a second Trump presidency could break American democracy – while farmers say they are concerned about the Farm Bill.
The RNC kicks off its election integrity effort, Democrats sound a warning bell regarding conservatives' Project 2025, and Republicans suggest funding cuts to jurisdictions with legal cases against Trump.
The Supreme Court – for now – protects access to abortion drug mifepristone, while Senate Republicans block a bill protecting access to In-Vitro Fertilization. Wisconsin's Supreme Court bans mobile voting sites, and colleges are dealing with funding cuts as legislatures target diversity programs.
House Republicans vote to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. The Senate battles it out over federal protections for in vitro fertilization. North Dakota becomes the first state to impose an age cutoff to run for Congress.
Secret recordings of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito reveal potential bias, Hunter Biden is convicted on federal gun charges, and more than twenty-million Americans lack immediate access to documents proving their citizenship.
Local election officials want better federal protection from threats and intimidation, Nevada says Native American reservations can vote electronically, and Wyoming's Secretary of State calls for the removal of ballot drop boxes.
Donald Trump holds a rally in the battleground state of Nevada. Centrist Benny Gantz resigns from the Israeli War Cabinet over what he criticizes as a lack of a plan for ending the Gaza war. And, third party candidates provide alternatives for those tired of the same old, same old.
President Biden and World War II veterans honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Fani Willis' prosecution of former president Trump is stalled. And, a college organization creates a space for Israeli and Palestinian students to talk about their differences.
Former President Trump says his political rivals could face prosecution, Senate leaders say the U.S. is highly vulnerable to foreign election disinformation, and Arizona voters will decide if local police can arrest undocumented migrants.
President Biden signs an executive order aimed at limiting border crossings. Republicans consider legislative action in response to Trump's guilty verdict. And, Attorney General Merrick Garland defends the Justice Department.
House Republicans pursue unsubstantiated theories about the origins of COVID-19, President Biden’s name will appear on Ohio’s ballot, and critics say expanded school voucher programs undermine the separation of church and state.
Former President Trump says he would be "OK" if put under house arrest or is sent to jail. The White House unveils an advanced Gaza ceasefire plan. And voting rights advocates in Nevada aim to engage rural Latino voters.
Trump is convicted on all charges – a historic first, sure to roil the election. Biden slams Trump for January 6th to a Black audience. The Supreme Court sides with the NRA. And former FBI director Comey has regrets over Clinton's emails.
Trump compares himself to Mother Teresa – saying even she couldn’t beat his porn star hush-money charges. Election watchers dispel myths about non-citizen voting. And Jill Biden points out new guardrails in next month's presidential debate.
Actor Robert DeNiro joins Capitol Police officers to protest Donald Trump at his New York hush money trial, while both sides make closing arguments. And the Democratic party moves to make sure President Biden will be on the ballot in Ohio.
President Biden delivers a Memorial Day Address, former president Trump's hush money trial is poised for jury deliberations, and the Justice Department warns of threats to election officials.
One congressman cites ways Biden could get more support from communities of color. A new Louisiana law reclassifies two abortion medications as controlled substances. And Ohio advocates work to boost the youth turnout.
The Supreme Court allows South Carolina gerrymander that dilutes Black voters, Senator Cruz refuses to say if he'll accept the results of the election, and Trump calls a Mar Lago search an attempt to have him assassinated.
The House GOP moves to strike mention of Trump's criminal trial from the record, and his former rival Nikki Haley endorses him. Meanwhile, Ohio Republicans reject a legislative fix to ensure Biden's name appears on the November ballot.
Israel's Prime Minister says the new I-C-C charges are unfair. Trump's lawyers found more classified documents in Mar-a-lago, months after an FBI's search. And a new report finds election deniers are advancing to the fall election.
Republicans may use the phantom of noncitizen voters to overturn the election, Supreme Court Justice Alito’s display of an upside-down American flag reignites calls for an ethics code, and Missouri Dems filibuster for abortion rights.
The GOP House votes to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt of Congress, Donald Trump again accuses Joe Biden of being on drugs, and many veterans say restrictive voter ID laws erode the democracy they fought for.
The Supreme Court rules funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is okay, election deniers hold key voting oversight positions in swing states, and North Carolina lawmakers vote to ban people from wearing masks in public.
Speaker of the House Johnson calls the Trump trial ‘a sham’, federal officials are gathering information about how AI could impact the 2024 election, and, preliminary information shows what could have caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge crash.
Many Republicans are accused of undermining American democracy, new polling shows former President Trump leading Biden in key battlegrounds, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court considers lifting a near total ban on ballot drop boxes.
A bipartisan move to stop stock trading by members of Congress stalls, several of Trump's potential VPs refuse to say they'll accept any election results, and a Virginia school board restores the names of Confederate leaders to schools.
Biden says the U.S. won't arm Israel for a Rafah attack, drawing harsh criticism from Republicans. A judge denies former President Trump's request to modify a gag order. And new data outlines priorities for rural voters in ten battleground states.
Republicans seek to prevent nearly non-existent illegal noncitizens voting, Speaker Johnson survives a motion to remove him, and a Georgia appeals court is to reconsider if Fulton County DA Willis is to be bumped from a Trump case.
Former Speaker Paul Ryan weighs in on the 2024 Presidential election. President Biden condemns anti-semitism. And, the House calls more college and university presidents to testify on handling pro-Palestine protests.
Hamas accepts a ceasefire deal amid warnings of a ground attack on Rafah by Israel, some faculty defend the protesters while colleges cancel graduation ceremonies, and Bernie Sanders announces his re-election run.
Civil rights groups criticize police actions against student protesters, Republicans accuse Democrats of "buying votes" through student debt relief, and anti-abortion groups plan legal challenges to a Florida ballot referendum.
President Biden defends dissent but says "order must prevail" on campus, former President Trump won't commit to accepting the 2024 election results, and Nebraska lawmakers circumvent a ballot measure repealing private school vouchers.
Campus Gaza protests continue, and an Arab-American mayor says voters are watching. The Arizona senate votes to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban. And a Pennsylvania voting rights advocate says dispelling misinformation is a full-time job.
House Democrats say they'll vote to table a motion to remove Speaker Johnson, former President Trump faces financial penalties and the threat of jail time for violating a gag order, and efforts to lower the voting age gain momentum nationwide.
Big Pharma uses red meat rhetoric in a fight over drug costs. A school shooting mother opposes guns for teachers. Campus protests against the Gaza war continue, and activists decry the killing of reporters there.
Ukraine receives much-needed U.S. aid, though it's just getting started. Protesting college students are up in arms about pro-Israel stances. And, end-of-life care advocates stand up for minors' gender-affirming care in Montana.
Speaker Johnson accuses demonstrating students of getting support from Hamas. TikTok says it’ll challenge the ban. And the Supreme Court dives into the gray area between abortion and pregnancy healthcare, and into former President Trump’s broad immunity claims
"Squad" member Summer Lee wins her primary with a pro-peace platform, Biden signs huge foreign aid bills – including support for Ukraine and Israel, and the Arizona House repeals an abortion ban as California moves to welcome Arizona doctors.
The Senate moves forward with a foreign aid package. A North Carolina judge overturns an aged law penalizing released felons. And child protection groups call a Texas immigration policy traumatic for kids.
The Supreme Court weighs cities' ability to manage a growing homelessness crisis, anti-Israeli protests spread to college campuses nationwide, and more states consider legislation to ban firearms at voting sites and ballot drop boxes.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky applauds the House passage of aid. House Speaker Johnson gets bipartisan praise for the foreign aid deal, but still faces a threat to his job over it. And Nebraska moves to restore voting rights for released prisoners.
Civil Rights activists say a court ruling could end the right to protest in three southern states, a federal judge lets January 6th lawsuits proceed against former President Trump and police arrest dozens at a Columbia University Gaza protest.
The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.
Seven jury members were seated in Trump’s hush money case. House Speaker Johnson could lose his job over Ukraine aid. And the SCOTUS heard oral arguments in a case that could undo charges for January 6th rioters.
Former president Trump’s hush money trial begins. Indigenous communities call on the U.N. to shut down a hazardous pipeline. And SCOTUS will hear oral arguments about whether prosecutors overstepped when charging January 6th insurrectionists.
House Republicans want citizenship proof for federal election voting, under White House pressure Israel shows restraint after Iran's attack and Trump's hush money trial starts.
President Biden's name could be left off the ballot in Alabama and Ohio, the Justice Department mandates background checks for gun show purchases and Iowa Governor Reynolds moves to allow state police to arrest undocumented migrants.
Hamas says it doesn't have 40 Israeli hostages needed for a possible ceasefire. Arizona Republicans squash Democrats' attempt to repeal the near-total abortion ban and House GOP tensions intensify over a surveillance law.
Arizona upholds a near total, civil era abortion ban. Hundreds inside the Capitol pray for a Gaza Ceasefire and an RFK Jr aide says she wants to take blue, northeastern states from Biden.
Maine votes in support of a national popular vote, Nebraska rejects a "winner take all" system for Electoral College votes, and former President Trump says abortion rights should be left to the states.
Senate Republicans seek new leadership. Many want less separation of church and state and President Biden says the Port of Baltimore could be back up and running next month.
A civil rights report shows a historic spike in anti-American Muslim complaints, advocates call for changes to capital punishment in Oklahoma and President Biden calls for voters to reject political violence.
Nebraska aims to change how it awards Electoral College votes, nearly 50,000 Wisconsin Democrats vote uncommitted to protest Biden's handling of Gaza and voters there approve a ban on private donations for election administration.
Officials react to death of aid workers in Israeli air strike. The Minnesota Supreme Court hears a voting law challenge and lesser-known Democratic candidates discuss the presidential race.
Maryland officials ask for bipartisan help to reopen the Baltimore harbor, a federal judge says a controversial New Jersey ballot design is unconstitutional and California fast food workers get a pay raise.
A Democratic senator calls on Biden to send humanitarian aid to Gaza, as protests erupt in Israel. A deep fake video of Kari Lake highlights concerns and attorneys general may move to stop pistols from being converted into machine guns.
Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore’s Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat. Former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.
The SCOTUS hears oral arguments in the mifepristone availability case. RFK, Jr picks a running mate and Florida enacts a social media ban for minors.
UN Security Council passes a ceasefire resolution as the US warns Israel against ground operations in Rafah and top Israeli officials cancel a DC trip and Trump’s bond is slashed by two thirds, but his first criminal trial starts in three weeks.
Working-class Americans are underrepresented in state legislatures, the hard right threatens to remove Speaker Johnson and Washington, D.C.'s law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections survives another legal challenge.
California voters narrowly approve a proposition to address homelessness and mental health, Congress debates budget bills under threat of a partial shutdown and GOP-led states file legislation mirroring a controversial Texas immigration law.
Republicans proceed with the Biden impeachment investigation, frustrating Democrats. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces GOP pressure as government shutdown looms and the Alabama governor signs a bill banning ballot harvesting.
Congressional negotiators agree on spending to avoid a shutdown, the Supreme Court says for the moment Texas police can arrest and deport migrants and an Arizona lawmaker shares her need for an abortion on the floor of the state Senate.
The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it’s responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.
Spanish-American chef sending food to Gaza calls for a ceasefire. Trump warns supporters of a “bloodbath” if he isn’t reelected. And the Biden Administration wants the DEA to reschedule marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Vice President Harris makes history with a Minnesota Planned Parenthood visit. Majority Leader Schumer calls for new elections in Israel. Record ‘dark money' floods into 2024 races and Biden targets Trump's threats to Social Security.
Trump gets some charges dismissed in the Georgia election interference case, Republicans reinvestigate law enforcement's response to the January 6th, and the RNC seeks poll watchers for its new "election integrity division."
The former special prosecutor testifies about not charging Biden. House Democrats form a border security task force and a vote will be held on legislation to ban TikTok.
Biden makes contradictory remarks on support for Israel, Wisconsin's top elected Republican faces a possible recall over election denial and Virginia's governor vetoes a bill to rejoin a nonpartisan voter roll maintenance program.
President Joe Biden delivers his final State of the Union address before the election and Republicans respond. The Republican National Committee gets a new chair and co-chair. And, George Santos is running for Congress again.
President Biden delivered a critical State of the Union address. The GOP-controlled House passes the Laken Riley Act and attacks Biden on immigration and on International Women’s Day, one group is highlighting the votes of older women.
Frontrunners President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won big on Super Tuesday. Experts break down what this means and not everyone in Congress is happy about the budget deals.
Super Tuesday solidifies Trump's lock on the GOP nomination – but with dissent from Haley voters, House Democrats consider legislation to disqualify insurrectionists from office and Arizona Senator Sinema says she won’t run again.
The SCOTUS rules no state can remove a federal candidate from an election ballot – saying that power rests with Congress, Super Tuesday primaries are today – in sixteen states and a Colorado Court rules in the killing of Elijah McClain in police custody.
Nikki Haley says she may not endorse the GOP nominee, President Biden says the U-S will continue air-dropping aid into Gaza and more states look at ditching the electoral college for a national popular vote.
Congress reaches a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown – again. Arizona Republicans want to ensure Trump remains on their state ballot and Senate Democrats reintroduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
Kentucky's Mitch McConnell says he'll step down as GOP Senate leader in November, Michigan's "not committed" vote costs President Biden two delegates and the Pentagon says reliance on stop-gap spending bills hurts military readiness.
Speaker Johnson commits to avoiding a government shutdown. Republican Senators call for a trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and a Democratic Senator aims to ensure protection for IVF nationwide.
The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether social media can restrict content. Biden advisors point to anti-democracy speeches at CPAC and the President heads to the US-Mexico border – appealing to voters on immigration and border issues.
Donald Trump wins the South Carolina primary, but there's mixed feelings about what a second Trump term could mean and President Biden addresses border issues with governors.
The White House reacts to the Alabama embryo ruling, Nikki Haley clarifies her stance on IVF, state laws preserve some telemedicine abortion pill access and a Texas judge limits CROWN act protections.
Republican's Hunter Biden witness indicted for falsehoods. An Alabama hospital halts IVF treatments, after a controversial state Supreme Court ruling and New York activists want new district maps to empower voters of color.
The U.S. rejects a U.N. resolution on Israel-Gaza ceasefire, but proposes a different one. Some Democrats vote against Biden to protest his policy on Gaza and a California woman is being held in Russia.
Truckers for Trump threaten to strike over his massive civil fine for business fraud in New York City. Biden wants Norfolk Southern held accountable one year after an Ohio derailment and dangerous chemical spill and faith leaders call for peace in the Israel-Hamas war.
The White House stresses support for Ukraine ahead of the Russian invasion's two-year anniversary, a conservative coalition writes a 'game plan' for an anti-woke government and Trump starts to grapple with his massive fraud judgment.
The Kansas City mayor says a deadly mass shooting could alter future public events in his city, the White House confirms a Russian “anti-satellite” weapon and Wisconsin Republicans approve new legislative maps to avoid court-mandated districts.
Speaker Johnson continues to oppose the senate-passed foreign aid bill. A shooting in Kansas City leaves one dead and renews calls for gun control and a new poll finds a fifth of Americans think Taylor Swift is plotting to sway the election.
The Foreign Aid package passes the Senate. The House impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and New Yorkers vote on who will replace George Santos.
R-F-K Jr. apologizes for controversial superbowl ad, Senator Rand Paul aims to slow foreign aide. House Democrats push for additional WIC funding in the Ag Bill and former President Trump's NATO remarks draw fire from the GOP and Joint Chiefs.
Research says a healthy majority retain trust in their local election officials, the FCC says robocalls using AI generated voices are illegal and Long Island votes in a special election to replace former Representative George Santos.
The SCOTUS listens to oral arguments in the Trump disqualification case, senators still disagree about border policy and Washington State considers changing how local elections are run.
Speaker Johnson reacts to failed votes. The Senate GOP blocks the Border and Foreign Aid bill. The Supreme Court takes up Trump's appeal of the Colorado ballot eligibility case and Nikki Haley comes in second to no one in Nevada Primary.
Biden blames Trump for derailing the bipartisan border bill for political advantage. Trump’s immunity battle is likely headed to the SCOTUS and a voting-rights group hopes to get new voters signed up before the Pennsylvania primary.
The Senate unveils an immigration bill that includes Ukraine and Israel aid, but the House GOP opposes it. Most Americans want a verdict on Trump's election subversion before November and online data security could mitigate radicalization.
President Joe Biden wins the South Carolina primary, Minnesota has new voting policies ahead of the March primary and Rep. Ilhan Omar faces censure for faulty translation.
Election year politics could interfere with a bipartisan tax bill in the Senate, Chicago becomes the latest city to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and an Arizona Republican wants the state legislature – not voters – to pick presidential electors.
The FBI Director calls Chinese hacking a national threat, Congress pushes for strong regulation of social media for young people, the White House suggests laws to prevent AI deep fakes and Trump remains on the Illinois ballot.
The US hopes retaliation on Iranian backed groups won't ignite the entire region, President Biden goes to Michigan – with the UAW's endorsement and Missouri Senator Cori Bush says she’s cooperating with campaign finance investigations.
Pennsylvania Republicans revive the independent state legislature theory to challenge automatic voter registration, Democrats say recent arms sales to Israel lacked congressional approval and election year politics could kill a bipartisan border bill.
A U.N. court says Isreal may be committing genocide in Gaza, but it’s not calling for a cease-fire. Former President Trump campaigns in Las Vegas ahead of Nevada’s first-every primary and one Utah group is focused on bills to change voting there.
Trump is making problems for a border deal, Ron Desantis accuses a student group of supporting terrorism, Missouri’s Governor says a new ban has resulted in zero abortions and Trump advisor Navarro gets four months in jail.
Pressure grows for Nikki Haley to end her presidential campaign, Democrats could benefit from Louisiana’s new Congressional map and the NYPD investigates a possible chemical attack against Columbia University students supporting Palestine.
New Hampshire voters go to the polls in that primary, some states are considering universal voting and a bipartisan border deal may be getting closer to fruition.
VP Kamala Harris kicks off abortion rights tour on the anniversary of Roe. New Hampshire lawmakers aim to protect election workers from harassment. And a former Trump lawyer says it’s “absolutely” possible for Trump to be convicted.
Conservative activists are closer to forcing a constitutional convention, Maine lawmakers consider a state constitutional amendment on abortion rights and Ron DeSantis ends his presidential campaign.
Congress avoids another government shutdown, the Justice Department details failures in law enforcement’s response to the Uvalde elementary shooting and St. Paul, Minnesota makes history with an all-female city council.
A Democrat-led Virginia’s senate committee stops a GOP plan to shorten early voting. Ohio Voting right advocates push for more ballot access with a Voter Bill of Rights and Donald Trump draws a rebuke from a New York Judge.
The dust settles on the Iowa caucuses. House Rules Committee pauses holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. Congress is considering a new child tax credit increase.
Nikki Haley hopes for strong second-place finish in Iowa, Vice President Kamala Harris warns South Carolina voters their freedoms are under attack and states move to limit the use of philanthropic funds to run elections.
Republican Presidential candidates prepare for the Iowa caucuses, Senate Democrats remain leery of the former president's immunity claims, and misinformation surrounds January 6th.
The far-right says release of January 6th video is being "slow-rolled,” some Republicans reject former President Trump’s calling insurrectionists “hostages,” and a Pentagon watchdog says more than $1 billion in Ukraine weapons have gone missing.
Trump critic Christie drops out. Thirteen conservatives block a procedural vote on Speaker Johnson's spending deal with Democrats and the New York legislature could boost voting access and deal with a rise in hate crimes.
Top U.S. diplomat urges Israel to avoid harming Palestinian civilians. Judges are skeptical of Trump’s argument for immunity on charges related to the 2020 presidential election. Iowa student protestors demand stricter gun laws following last week’s school shooting.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators are arrested in New York, New Hampshire lawmakers discuss seceding from the U.S. and some state lawmakers say National Guard troops should stay home without a declaration of war.
Congressional leaders reach a tentative agreement to fund the government, the Supreme Court decides to hear Trump's appeal and American Democracy remains under a cloud three years after the January 6th attacks.
Three years after January 6th, democracy remains under a cloud. A court finding of gerrymandering sends Michigan districts to a now reconstituted commission and a transgender woman is disqualified from running for the Ohio House.
House Republicans threaten a shutdown over the border, bomb threats force evacuations at multiple state capitols and a federal judge rules 2021 Georgia voter registration challenges did not violate the law.
Harvard University's president resigns, election officials leave their jobs and Nikki Haley talks about pardoning former president Donald Trump.
The American College of Physicians says voting is good for your health, anti-vaccine candidates build strength in state legislatures and states increasingly consider partisan school board elections.
Maine Secretary of State stands her ground on removing former President Trump from the ballot. Chris Christie calls out Niki Haley for her Civil War comments and a North Dakota election official warns of long waits under hand counting.
Colorado Republicans threaten to ignore a court’s decision keeping Trump off the ballot, Nikki Healy acknowledges slavery as the cause of the Civil War and election integrity units fail to uncover Republican claims of rampant vote fraud.
The Michigan Supreme Court lets former President Trump stay on the state’s primary ballot. A pollster and analyst calls President Joe Biden a weak candidate in 2024 and a new survey suggests the country’s economic outlook is improving.
The Michigan Supreme Court lets former President Trump stay on the state’s primary ballot. A pollster and analyst calls President Joe Biden a weak candidate in 2024. And a new survey suggests the country’s economic outlook is improving.
State legislatures pass resolutions on the Israeli-Hamas war, a Kansas sheriff’s voter fraud probe poses a legal test and GOP-led states struggle to clean voter rolls after leaving the bipartisan ERIC program.
The United Nations approves aid for Gaza, the Senate plans to take up social media regulation and the Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump's immunity defense.
Threats against election workers lead to an exodus, Secretaries of State push back online against election misinformation and opponents of an Ohio law limiting who can help voters with disabilities say it violates the ADA.
A GA teacher accused of threatening to slit the throat of a thirteen year-old muslim girl is out on bond. A GOP Senator points to fentanyl in defense of Trump’s blood poisoning comment and scandals, along with his wife’s involvement, may help force Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the Trump cases.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy submits his formal resignation, people in politics and the law assess what it means that Donald Trump may be struck from the Colorado primary ballot and border security funding remains stalled.
Former President Trump is disqualified in Colorado, but one expert says the case is likely headed to the SCOTUS. Texas Governor Abbott signs a bill allowing police to arrest migrants and Western state election officials continue to quit.
Former President Trump increasingly spreads violent rhetoric, fake 2020 electors for Trump are charged in Nevada and a federal judge says Oregon Republicans who boycotted the state legislature can’t seek re-election.
Georgia election workers react to Giuliani verdict. Lawmakers come under fire for questioning of Gaza. Michigan takes key steps to aid voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
The White House continues to pressure House GOP members to pass aid for Ukraine. Senators are renewing calls for stronger gun safety laws on Sandy Hook’s 11th anniversary and New Jersey looks to boost voter participation.
The House votes to move forward with its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, antisemitism on college campuses continues to raise concerns and a bill in Congress proposes restoring the right to vote to Americans with criminal records.
Election security experts warn of potential software breaches, New York Democrats could redraw Congressional districts and former Georgia election workers seek millions in damages from former Trump lawyer Rudy Guilliani.
Sammy's law aims to slow drug sales on social media. The Texas Supreme court rules against an emergency abortion, but the woman leaves the state to get one. Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks a ruling on former President Trump's immunity, while Trump doubles down on his dictatorship comments.
The House moves forward with an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, an activist looks to have Donald Trump's federal criminal case televised and young voters seek sweeping changes.
Activists hold demonstration in House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office over HIV-AIDS funding. Election deniers tout new AI tool as a way to promote election integrity. And a Bernalillo County Sheriff opposes Gov. Lujan Grisham’s order on firearms.
As a government shutdown looms, hardline Republicans remain firm on their demands. In spite of trouble in Georgia, Senator Lindsey Graham still supports Donald Trump. And a Boston University social scientist says media consumers need to be in a "constant state of vigilance."
Local races grow increasingly “nationalized,” military leaders say a senator’s hold on personnel puts our national security at risk, and Wisconson Republicans aim to impeach a new State Supreme Court Justice.
A lawsuit aims to remove Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot, Alabama abortion advocates fight for out-of-state abortion rights, and organizers seek a commission to study reparations.
US lawmakers ramp up, with days to keep the government from shutting down. Senator Whitehouse files an ethics complaint over an interview Justice Alito gave. And a federal court rejects Alabama's congressional map for gerrymandering black voters.
Young voters are being courted and thwarted by lawmakers nationwide, Gen Z shows unprecedented support for unions and striking workers, and tech platforms scale back efforts to fight election disinformation.
Union leaders celebrate Labor Day, though Kaiser-Permanente workers are looking to strike. An impeachment inquiry into President Biden could have budget implications. And people are calling for aging elected officials to step down.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejects calls from GOP lawmakers for a special session to examine Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Justice Clarence Thomas discloses trips paid for by a right-wing billionaire. Texas Supreme Court allows a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.
A Tennessee special legislative session on guns ends with little action, conservatives rally to keep former President Donald Trump on New Hampshire's 2024 ballot, and millions more workers could get overtime pay.
Election officials are seeking federal funding to safeguard elections, rural voters are speaking out on issues important to them, and the federal government picks the first round of drugs Medicare will negotiate.
Democrats in Florida blame Gov. DeSantis for fostering hate and discrimination after a shooting leaves three black people dead. Former President Trump loses some support post-GOP debate. A new report speculates election disinformation will intensify in 2024.
The Feds open a civil rights investigation into the Jacksonville shooting, thousands commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington, and "green amendments" seek to hold governments accountable for worsening climate change.
Former President Trump surrenders himself to Fulton County, political experts feel the Republican primary debate distinguished the candidates, and New York asks the federal government for help with migrants.
Rudy Giuliani surrenders at the Fulton County jail, Republican presidential hopefuls debate with Trump notably absent, and protest signs are allowed in the Tennessee statehouse after a judge blocked a new GOP rule.
Improved civics education could help bridge political divides, swing state Wisconsin hosts the first Republican presidential debate, and Tennessee lawmakers approve new rules limiting speech on the House floor.
Former Presidential adviser thinks Trump and Biden shouldn't be running for president, polls find democracy is on the line with the current political climate and school districts navigate new laws on transgender students.
The Federal Election Commission considers rules for A-I generated political ads, the other candidates say don’t count Trump out of this week's debate just yet, and New Hampshire Democrats may be forced to write-in Biden’s name in the primary.
Fulton County proposes a March 4 trial date for former President Donald Trump, the Georgia grand jurors who voted to indict Trump receive threats, and a new law could bring new restrictions for North Carolina voters.
Georgia election workers harassed by former President Trump seek justice, House Republicans want to repeal the Home Rule Act in D.C., and Ohioans aim to create a new redistricting commission to end gerrymandering.
Former President Donald Trump's favorability rating increases with each indictment, advocates say aggressive voter purges have harmed 19 million Americans, and FEMA updates its response to the Maui wildfires.
A grand jury in Atlanta hears testimony regarding whether former President Trump and allies meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia, opponents of Alabama's legislative map say it discriminates against Black voters and a Montana judge sides with young environmental activists in a landmark climate decision.
The death toll on Maui rises and one Hawaii lawmaker says the warning system failed. Former President Donald Trump could face another legal battle in Georgia. And in Idaho, a new law makes it tougher to register to vote.
“Inactivity” is driving states to purge eligible voters from voter-registration rolls, a possible strike looms for autoworkers as negotiations with Detroit’s biggest car companies get off to a tense start; and reproductive-rights activists in Ohio begin efforts to enshrine them in the state’s constitution.
New York creates a statewide cybersecurity plan, ghost gun legislation is reintroduced, election workers gear up for the 2024 elections, and advocates push to assure access to over-the-counter birth control.
Ohio voters reject a move to make constitutional amendments harder to pass, Los Angeles city employees stage a 24-hour strike, and the Supreme Court upholds a regulation aimed at curbing the use of "ghost guns."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledges Trump lost the 2020 election. President Joe Biden visits western states to talk about conservation and climate policies. New polling shows less young people are identifying as Democrats.
Former President Donald Trump makes aggressive comments on his indictments, some of the SCOTUS Justices say they're in favor of a new code of ethics, and both sides are set to start oral arguments on Utah's abortion ban.
Former President Donald Trump pleads 'not guilty' to charges in the latest indictment. Clean Election Advocates in Maine want to ban foreign government spending in state elections. Florida has banned AP Psychology due to topics of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Former VP Mike Pence says "crackpot lawyers" fueled efforts to overturn the 2020 election, Mich. GOP officials are charged with tampering with voting machines, and a Wis. lawsuit could force new legislative maps.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for a third time, worker's rights advocates worry about Texas laws restricting breaks during heat waves, and the State Department launches a global health bureau.
Republican Presidential candidate Will Hurd hasn't ruled out a third party run. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lays out his 2024 economic plan. Lawmakers continue to battle it out over government spending.
Vice President Harris encourages NAACP members to keep up the fight, U.S. military promotions remain at a standstill over one Republican senator’s abortion protest, and Senate Democrats promote “Buy America” policies.
House Democrats reintroduce the Protect Our Democracy Act, committees talk gender-affirming care for minors, and President Biden takes action on extreme heat.
Former defense officials testify about UFOs, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell freezes during a news conference, and Arizona state leaders are calling for more federal resources to deal with the intense heat.
President Biden designates a national monument to honor Emmett Till, GOP lawmakers mull a government shutdown as leverage for spending cuts, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cuts campaign staff as he lags in polls.
Experts tackle worries about American election confidence, New York is ordered to redraw its Congressional maps, and the House’s new appropriations bill receives criticism in several states.
Vice President Harris calls out Florida’s new Black history standards, former President Trump leads in new polling, and some lawmakers want more information about unidentified flying objects.
The Senate mulls Supreme Court ethics, the House Speaker reportedly promised to expunge former President Trump's impeachments, and Florida's Board of Education passes controversial African American history standards.
Michigan charges 16 fake electors for former President Donald Trump, several Democrats boycott the Israeli President's speech to Congress, and Maine enacts one of the least restrictive abortion laws in the nation.
Senate Democrats reintroduce the Freedom to Vote Act, Republicans claim the government is weaponized against former President Trump, and more flights could fly in and out of Washington's Reagan National Airport.
House Democrats introduce privileged resolution to censure George Santos, presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson has new vision for federal law enforcement, and Joe Manchin wants to see a unity party ticket in 2024.
Teamsters at shipping giant UPS hold a practice picket in anticipation of a nationwide strike, Hollywood actors join striking writers in their quest for better pay and protections from A-I, and farmers face significant losses from historic flooding in the Northeast.
The House debates health funding in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, Tennessee's anti-transgender health-care law takes effect, and the FDA approves an over-the-counter abortion pill.
President Biden says support for Ukraine "will not waiver," Republicans press the FBI director on the bureau's credibility, and speculation circulates Senator Joe Manchin could launch a third-party presidential run.
The UAW seeks protection amid the transition to electric vehicles, a grand jury mulls criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, and Bank of America will pay millions for double-dipping overdraft fees.
Republicans hold a field hearing on election integrity in Georgia, Congress' Farm Bill negotiations are under tight scrutiny, and calls renew for expanding North Carolina's Good Samaritan Law.
Congress is divided on sending cluster bombs to Ukraine, some Iowa lawmakers push a six-week abortion ban, and a judge dismisses reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
President Biden touts "Bidenomics" in South Carolina, Mike Pence defends his Jan. 6 actions when confronted by a Trump supporter, and Republicans call out the White House after cocaine was found in the West Wing.
Advocates react to recent Supreme Court rulings, HUD faces budget cuts, and Nevada's Governor vetoes a health care bill which would have aided pregnant women and children regardless of their immigration status.
A new study shows disparities in U.S. maternal mortality rates, the Teamsters reach a tentative deal with UPS to avert a strike, and activists vow to reclaim public education by focusing on school board elections.
The Supreme Court agrees to decide a key gun restriction case, Baltimore officials ask for the public's help in Sunday's mass shooting, and a civil rights group challenges legacy admissions at Harvard University.
The Supreme Court rules against Biden's student loan forgiveness, 2024 presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy calls for abolishing the Department of Education, and Trump pushed the former AZ governor to overturn election results.
The Supreme Court says race cannot be a factor in college admissions, Teamsters working for shipping giant UPS say a strike is "imminent" and New York City manages a record number of people in its homeless shelter system.
Cornel West joins the 2024 Presidential race as a third party candidate, President Biden touts his economic plan, and Oregon lawmakers establish state mandated nurse to patient ratios.
The Supreme Court strikes a blow to the "independent legislature theory," intelligence failures preceded the Jan. 6 attack, and the Biden administration wants every American to have high-speed internet by 2030.
New York passes numerous laws to protect the LGBTQ+ community, Iowa's Supreme Court blocks another six-week abortion ban, and Washington State's Supreme Court upheld the state's Voting Rights Act.
Lawmakers mark a year since Roe v. Wade was overturned, some Arizona lawmakers want to act to protect access to birth control, and calls mount for ethics reform at the Supreme Court.
Senate rejects repeal of Biden's pistol brace rule. Chelsea Clinton reflects on the upcoming one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. The Federal Reserve chair says interest rate hikes are on the way.
GOP members of the House move closer to censuring Rep. Adam Schiff, the Supreme Court mulls student debt forgiveness, and a former college swimmer calls for participation restrictions on transgender athletes.
Women in Washington discuss the state of reproductive rights a year after the Dobbs decision, youth activists call for gun reforms, and Nevadans consider what a DeSantis presidency will look like.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley marks Juneteenth by reintroducing the "People's Justice Guarantee" with a focus on decarceration, more than one million Americans are dropped from Medicaid coverage and advocates for low-income families press lawmakers to renew federal policies proven to reduce poverty.
California Gov Newsom wants to move the responsibility for disclosing police corruption, Wisconsin Republicans eliminate a crucial child care subsidy, and the Iowa Supreme Court declines to reinstate an abortion ban
Republicans attempt to censure Rep. Adam Schiff, the Supreme Court preserves the Indian Child Welfare Act, and interest rate hikes take a pause.
North Carolina Republicans take aim at the state's board of elections, Illinois is the first state to outlaw book bans, and Wisconsin Republicans push to gut diversity and inclusion programs at state universities.
Former president Donald Trump pleads not guilty to felony charges, House Democrats call out Speaker McCarthy for "reneging" on the debt ceiling deal, and lawmakers examine the effects of artificial intelligence.
A lawsuit brought by Montana youth says the state's contribution to climate change violates its Constitution, an investigation reveals billions of COVID-19 relief aid was lost to fraud, and New York lawmakers aim to help formerly incarcerated people by passing "clean slate" legislation.
Former President Donald Trump faces his indictment for mishandling classified documents, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is trying to help homeless LGBTQ+ youth, and new data shows the impacts of the debt ceiling deal’s new SNAP work requirements.
The Supreme Court upholds a key provision of the Voting Rights Act over Alabama redistricting, smoky skies could spell EPA trouble for some states, and President Biden calls on Congress to pass LGBTQ+ protections.
People are urged to stay inside as air pollution covers the Midwest and Northeast, Atlanta residents hope to stop "Cop City" at the ballot box, and Missouri bans gender-affirming care for minors and some adults.
A bipartisan effort aims to preserve AM radio, the Human Rights Campaign declares a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people, and the Atlanta City Council approves funding for a controversial police training center.
Former Vice President Mike Pence files to run for President, FBI Director Chris Wray is the subject of new hearings, and a Muslim rights group is suing a Michigan sheriff for discriminatory policies.
President Biden addresses the nation on the national debt limit. Republican presidential hopefuls campaign in Iowa. A federal judge finds a Tennessee law banning drag shows unconstitutional.
The Senate aims to get the debt limit spending bill to President Biden's desk quickly, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes a campaign stop in Iowa, and a new survey finds most straight adults support LGBTQ+ rights.
Democrats say a wealth tax would help alleviate some national debt, lawmakers aim to continue pandemic-era funding for America's child care sector, and teachers say firearms at school will make students less safe.
Not all lawmakers are keen to pass the newly negotiated debt limit deal, lawsuits amass over Florida's new election law, and an Indiana licensing board rules on an abortion case.
The White House and Speaker McCarthy gain support to pass their debt ceiling agreement, former President Donald Trump retakes the lead in a new GOP primary poll, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is impeached.
Democrats say lawmakers need to ensure veterans are not impacted by a debt default, the Supreme Court deals a blow to the Clean Water Act, and Texas aims to join other GOP-led states in withdrawing from a bipartisan effort to prevent voter fraud.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declares his candidacy for president, a stalemate on the debt ceiling continues as the deadline nears, and President Biden marks one year since the Uvalde shooting.
The White House says the 14th amendment will not resolve the national debt fight, Congress looks to crack down on pharmacy benefit managers, and Kari Lake loses another legal battle to overturn her election loss.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson defends the decision to issue a travel warning for Black Americans headed to Florida, Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina announces his 2024 presidential campaign, and Michigan approves a red flag law to help reduce gun violence.
Debt ceiling talks stall while Biden attends G7 Summit, Florida college students feel trapped by increasingly restrictive laws, and the E.P.A's new power plant proposal faces backlash from critics.
Leaders sound hopeful as debt ceiling talks continue, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green files to impeach President Biden, and the Supreme Court shields tech giants from liability over terrorist-related content.
The Texas legislature aims to strip local control from cities, North Carolina Republicans override a veto of the state's abortion ban, and the Supreme Court says an assault weapons ban in Illinois can stay, for now.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns about the consequences of not raising the debt ceiling in time, the Minnesota House passes new gun safety legislation, and former bank executives testify before the Senate.
Consumer debt in America reaches a record high, elections in Kentucky and Pennsylvania could signal what's ahead for 2024 races, and the Supreme Court says it will determine whether South Carolina lawmakers racially gerrymandered a congressional district.
Residents in Buffalo, New York commemorate the one-year anniversary of a racist shooting, Minnesota lawmakers pass legislation allowing for “extreme risk protections,” and North Carolina’s governor asks Republicans to protect womens’ reproductive rights.
The COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, Title 42 ends on the southern border, Florida advocates seek to enshrine constitutional abortion protections, and Connecticut considers an early voting plan.
Representative George Santos faces federal charges, a Republican delays promotions in protest of the military's abortion policy, and a new bill aims to ensure voting systems can withstand potential cyberattacks.
Debt ceiling negotiations remain at a standstill after a White House meeting, former President Donald Trump is found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, and Texas could raise the age to buy semiautomatic weapons.
President Biden makes a new call to Congress to ban assault weapons following this weekend's mass shooting in Texas. Connecticut's Secretary of State says she feels optimistic about elections in her state. One expert warns about the dangers of artificial intelligence.
A Texas mass shooting left at least eight dead, and calls mount on lawmakers for better gun safety. Bill Barr says former president Trump would only deliver chaos, not policy goals. Officials at the border expect serious challenges with the end of Title 42.
The Senate Budget Committee holds a hearing on the House GOP debt ceiling plan, Sen. Bernie Sanders proposes a federal minimum-wage increase, and four members of the Proud Boys are jailed for the January 6th insurrection
Voter registration hit a 20-year high in last year's midterms, Iowa Democrats work around losing their early caucus status, and Florida Republicans vote to shield top lawmakers' travel records from the public.
Both sides await a White House meeting to discuss the debt ceiling, Democrats call for a Supreme Court ethics policy, and active-duty troops are deployed to the southern border to assist with Border Patrol operations.
Rallies take place across the U.S. on International Workers Day in support of workers' and immigrant rights, Montana state representative Zooey Zephyr sues to get back inside the statehouse, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he supports additional aid for Ukraine but still wants to cut federal spending.
A suspect who shot five people in Texas is still at large; US Postal Workers are decrying USPS as a toxic work environment; and a national group wants to reclaim Cinco de Mayo.
A suspect who shot five people in Texas is still at large; US Postal Workers are decrying USPS as a toxic work environment; and a national group wants to reclaim Cinco de Mayo.
Trump holds a campaign event in New Hampshire and criticizes Biden's handling of the economy. The Biden administration announces new immigration measures as Title 42 is set to expire in days. Pence appears in federal court to testify before the Jan. 6 grand jury.
House Republicans pass a debt limit bill tied to extensive spending cuts, the Montana House votes to censure a transgender lawmaker, and calls grow for a code of conduct and term limits for Supreme Court justices.
President Biden formally announces his 2024 reelection campaign, Massachusetts lawmakers call for an expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court, and longtime civil rights activist Harry Belafonte dies at the age of 96.
The 5th Circuit of the U.S Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on mifepristone soon, Illinois legislation could restore voting rights for all, and the Ohio River is endangered.
Former VP Mike Pence says he wants abortion pills off the market, but access to one drug remains unchanged for now. President Biden signs an executive order prioritizing environmental justice. And Fox News faces a new legal challenge.
The U.S. House passes a ban on transgender women participating in women's sports, North Dakota's legislators pass a stricter ban on abortion, and librarians work to counter the growing trend of book bans.
The GOP announces proposed cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit, a moderate Republican governor calls his party's messaging "horrible," and the Supreme Court defers a decision on abortion pills until Friday.
Fox reaches a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems, the Kansas City homeowner accused of shooting a Black teenager is charged, and Republicans target diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education.
The Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader talk about the debt ceiling, Washington state protects trans rights in new bill, and Arkansas’ election integrity unit comes closer to fruition.
Supporters of abortion rights rally as the Supreme Court delays medication limits, Republicans praise the Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified documents, and a report from the Urban League cites threats to democracy for Black Americans.
The second of two candidates expelled from the Tennessee Legislature for taking part in an anti-gun violence protest returns to the Statehouse in Nashville, federal officials make an arrest in the leak of highly classified military documents, and an appeals court temporarily keeps access to abortion medication but with limits.
Gun safety groups call for the passage of red flag laws after the Louisville shooting, New York will stockpile mifepristone for medication abortions, and California nonprofits want more upfront help from the state.
The Pentagon probes a leak of classified documents, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee calls for stricter gun laws, and President Biden signs a resolution formally ending the coronavirus national emergency.
President Biden calls on Republicans to "take action" following another deadly shooting in Louisville, Kentucky. Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones is reinstated following his expulsion for joining protesters advocating for gun reform. A Texas court ruling could further restrict access to abortion as it moves to invalidate a drug.
Two judges give opposite rulings on access to abortion pills, Arizona and North Dakota consider anti-transgender legislation, and three Nevada bills aim to enhance gun safety.
The Tennessee Legislature votes on expelling Democratic lawmakers for taking part in a gun-violence protest, the Pentagon says it will turn over reviews of the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan to Congress, and Democrats call on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign over decades of undisclosed travel with a GOP donor.
Voters in Wisconsin change the balance of the State Supreme Court, progressives elect former teacher Brandon Johnson as the next mayor of Chicago, and a democratic lawmaker in North Carolina defects to the GOP.
Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts, President Biden urges tech companies to market safe products, and a children’s author criticizes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over censorship.
Wisconsin's Supreme Court race will decide the future of abortion in the state, former President Donald Trump heads to New York to be arraigned, and the director of the ATF says not enough is being done to keep people safe from assault weapons.
Ahead of Trump's arraignment Tuesday, former attorney general Bill Barr suggests Trump not take the stand. Democrats are wanting to compromise on gun reform. Former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson announces his run for presidency in 2024.
Former President Donald Trump is indicted by Manhattan's district attorney, House Republicans take aim at renewables in new energy bill and House Dems introduce the Women’s Protection Health Act.
The Senate repeals authorization of military force in Iraq, the former CEO of Starbucks testified about the company's worker policies, Kentucky overrides the governor's veto of gender-affirming care for children.
Republicans say it is premature to consider gun legislation after the Nashville shooting, federal officials are unsure it was a hate crime, and regulators say Silicon Valley Bank was aware of its financial risks.
A shooting leaves three children and three adults dead at a private school in Nashville, the White House commends Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to delay his plan to overhaul Israel's judiciary, and mayors denounce state and federal authorities working to preempt local governance.
Michigan becomes the first state in decades to repeal a "right to work" law, death penalty opponents say President Biden is not keeping campaign promises to halt federal executions, and more states move to weaken child labor protection laws.
Lawmakers grill the CEO of Tik Tok over national security concerns, the House Pro-Choice Caucus aims to repeal the Helms Act and allow U.S. foreign aid to support abortion care, and attempts to ban or restrict books hit a record high as groups take aim at LBGTQ+ titles.
The Fed raises interest rates and reassures the banking system is sound, Norfolk Southern reaffirms a commitment to the people of East Palestine, and TikTok creators gather at the Capitol to support free expression.
Los Angeles Unified School District workers go on strike, Democrats urge the Treasury Department to crack down on the use of trusts to avoid taxes, and a federal judge blocks key parts of a California handgun law.
Gov. Ron DeSantis breaks silence on Trump's potential indictment and attacks Manhattan prosecutors. President Biden vetoed his first bill to protect socially conscious retirement investing. The Supreme Court hears a case on Native American water rights.
President Trump might be arrested for hush money payments, Americans are taking action against banks investing in fossil fuels, and a Virginia environmental group wants Norfolk Southern held accountable for a 2020 derailment.
The Senate moves to formally end the Iraq and Gulf Wars, public health advocates brace for a potential ban on abortion medication, and GOP-led states step up work to restrict mail-in voting.
Republican lawmakers scrutinize President Biden's budget, Congressional leaders want answers about recent bank collapses, and the president says his administration is prioritizing lowering prescription drug prices.
President Joe Biden issues an executive order to reduce gun violence, the EPA imposes the first federal limits on "forever chemicals," and the North Carolina Supreme Court revisits a decision on gerrymandering.
NY regulators seize Signature Bank amid banking turmoil, where is the U.S with Covid on the third anniversary of the pandemic, and members of Congress celebrate Equal Pay Day.
The Freedom Caucus lays out demands to raise the debt ceiling. Republicans criticize President Joe Biden's 2024 budget, but offer few detailed alternatives. New York Rep. Jaamal Bowman speaks out against what some are calling transphobic bills.
President Biden proposes a new federal budget, Norfolk Southern’s CEO testifies before Congress, and the House holds a hearing on the First Amendment implications of the handling of the "Twitter Files."
Three years after Breonna Taylor's death, the DOJ releases its report on Louisville Police, officials focus on China as America's biggest security threat, and a House committee probes the origins of COVID-19.
GOP-led states reject voter roll accuracy efforts, the president proposes a tax hike for the wealthy to shore up Medicare, and Capitol Police criticize Fox News for releasing video of the January 6th insurrection.
2024 Presidential candidates speak at CPAC, is there a way to restore public trust in government and the Biden Administration might reverse course on detaining families.
President Joe Biden commemorates "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, Alabama, and calls on Congress to strengthen voting rights. The restoration of voting rights for convicted felons has become a rare bipartisan effort. And the EPA orders states to evaluate the cybersecurity risks to public drinking water systems.
U.S, Russian foreign affairs officials talk at the G20 Summit, CPAC begins, and health-care executives testify about community health centers.
Merrick Garland faces heated questions from a Senate committee, the president's pick to lead the FAA is grilled over his experience, and GOP leaders says they want more transparency for school curriculum.
Joe Biden's student loan relief plan goes before the Supreme Court, officials testify on China's recent aggressive actions, and a House committee evaluates immigration policies for the U.S. border with Mexico.
The Federal Government hasn’t reached a consensus on Covid-19’s origins, the United Nations is developing a fund to address climate change in the global south, and the Treasury Secretary speaks at the G20 Summit.
The Secretary of State lobbies for Ukraine ahead of the G-20 summit, the federal government pauses transportation of toxic waste from East-Palestine, and President Biden's student loan relief program faces critical Supreme Court challenges.
NTSB releases preliminary report on East-Palestine, Ohio, train disaster and says incident "was 100% preventable"; U.S. warns of sanctions on China on one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; Nonprofit says more than 6,200 people have died in the U.S. due to gun violence so far this year.
The U.S. presents evidence Russia committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, the Supreme Court hears cases about the responsibilities of tech companies, and the FHA is lowering mortgage insurance premiums.
The U.S. condemns Russia's suspension of a nuclear pact, lawmakers question why Speaker McCarthy gave Jan. 6 footage to Fox News, and Democratic governors launch a nationwide network to strengthen abortion access.
President Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine and pledges more support to aid to Ukrainian forces. The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could change internet law. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green calls for a “national divorce” drawing push back from GOP Gov.
Lawmakers say C-SPAN coverage of the House is good for democracy, Republicans in Michigan elect an election-denier to head their party for the next two years, and the Biden Administration cites Russia for “crimes against humanity.”
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh returns to his union roots with the NHL, a special grand jury believes at least one witness lied in testimony regarding efforts to reverse former President Donald Trump’s 2020 loss in Georgia, and President Joe Biden orders the federal government to better address racial inequality.
The House GOP mulls budget cuts to raise the debt ceiling, presidential hopeful Nikki Haley wants competency tests for older lawmakers, and Ohio's governor wants Congress to probe hazardous material transportation.
Nikki Haley will run for president in 2024, California Senator Dianne Feinstein announces she will not seek re-election, and former VP Mike Pence would prefer to forgive and forget about January 6th.
The U.S isn’t flying intelligence balloons over China, five years later survivors remember a horrendous school shooting, and Kari Lake is still claiming the 2022 Arizona Gubernatorial Election was stolen.
U.S. military shoots down a fourth unidentified object over the Great Lakes region, the FBI finds another classified document at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home, and a Republican Senator says most GOP lawmakers don’t want to sunset Medicare and Social Security.
Voters are skeptical about House subcommittee on the weaponization of government, the Senate could reverse presidential war powers, and House Democrats move to oust troubled Representative George Santos.
President Biden takes his economic message on the road as Republicans offer rebuttal to his State of the Union address, and the House votes to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for foreign travelers.
President Biden delivers the State of the Union Address, a growing number of New Yorkers want George Santos to resign, and Jerome Powell says the Fed cannot protect the economy from the debt ceiling debacle.
President Biden is set to address economic uncertainties and highlight economic advancements during the State of the Union address. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy calls the national debt limit the United States' current greatest threat. Vice President Kamala Harris announces new pledges by private companies to offer more economic stability in Northern Central America.
The Democratic National Committee votes to shake up the presidential primary calendar, President Biden gets a better than expected jobs report before his second State of the Union, and lawmakers from both parties question the response to a Chinese data gathering balloon.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was ousted from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the Inspector General testified on PPP loan fraud, and House Democrats discussed the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act.
Vice President Kamala Harris urges Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the House begins the process to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary, and the Federal Reserve nudges interest rates up.
The Senate considers police reforms in the wake of Tyre Nichols killing, members of Congress want a new vote on the Equal Rights Amendment, and George Santos voluntarily steps down from his committee appointments.
President Biden says he will meet with members of the Congressional Black Caucus on much-needed police and justice system reforms, unresolved legal challenges regarding gerrymandering could have implications for 2024 congressional elections, and a government watchdog reveals excessive fraud and waste tied to pandemic relief aid programs.
Civil rights activists push for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act following the killing of Tyre Nichols, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he can reach a deal with President Biden on the debt ceiling, and election experts say 2023 could shape voting rights across the country.
Attorney General announces enforcement actions on ransomware, Democrats discuss border policies, and the FDA is relaxing rules for gay and bisexual men to donate blood.
House Dems say they're being pushed off committees for opposing Trump, the GOP floats a plan to eliminate the IRS and impose a nationwide sales tax, and the House Speaker is standing by Rep. George Santos for now.
Democratic leaders urge Republicans to reveal spending cuts in the debt ceiling debate, the Senate Judiciary Committee grills ticket executives, and classified documents are found at former VP Mike Pence's home.
Democrats say House GOP members are endangering the U.S. economy by not raising the debt limit, four members of the far-right Oath Keepers are convicted of the rare charge of seditious conspiracy, and lawmakers renew efforts to give Washington, D.C. statehood.
VP Harris announces proclamation to protect abortion access on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. At a the first March for Life, anti-abortion rally since Roe’s overturning, advocates said their work isn’t over. President Biden says he will hold talks with the House majority leader to discuss the national debt limit.
The U.S debt ceiling debate begins, mayors across the country discuss the future of policing, and the Supreme Court releases a report on the leaked Dobbs opinion investigation.
The White House says the GOP is handing government oversight to conspiracy theorists, a probe of the handling of classified documents raises Democrats ire, and mayors work to reduce gun violence in America’s cities.
The White House calls GOP debt limit demands a recipe for economic disaster, Sen. Bernie Sanders says the working class deserves more, and a failed GOP candidate is arrested for drive-by shootings in New Mexico.
President Biden is disappointed with the first few House bills, one of which he says will present a tax loophole for the wealthy, but will hurt middle-class taxpayers. The White House Counsel says visitor logs were not kept at President Biden’s Delaware home amid calls from Republicans to see them as more classified documents are found. Missouri lawmakers enact stricter dress code for women in the state house.
The U.S could be headed toward fiscal trouble, a new House committee will be taking on big tech and the Missouri House of Representatives adopts a dress code for its female members.
The Attorney General appoints a special counsel to investigate classified documents found in the president's possession, Rep. George Santos says he would resign if his constituents want him to, and inflation eases.
More classified documents tied to President Biden have been found, the House creates a subcommittee to probe federal abuses of authority, and Republicans from George Santos’ district call for his resignation.
Documents found at President Biden's former institute stir political rumblings, some Democrats fear a new House committee on China could promote further xenophobia, and California Rep. Katie Porter runs for Senate.
The 118th Congress narrowly passes the rules package. President Joe Biden was in Mexico City on Monday ahead of the ‘Three Amigos’ Summit. The DOJ has launched a review into classified documents found at Biden’s post-VP office. The Supreme Court is set to hear a case today pertaining to union strikes.
President Biden makes his first trip to the southern border, former President Trump says he did the country a favor by helping Rep. Kevin McCarthy become House Speaker, and political unrest in Brazil prompts comparisons to January 6th.
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy loses his 11th ballot for speaker. President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell usher in a big bipartisan win in Kentucky regarding failing infrastructure. On the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot, some are calling on GOP leaders to condemn political violence.
After six ballots, a Speaker of the House still has not been elected as frustration grows, Democrats promote their 2023 agenda, and the U.S. develops a strategy to boost women’s economic participation.
Kevin McCarthy fails to win enough votes to become House Speaker, a record number of Hispanic legislators join the 118th Congress, and Patty Murray becomes the first female Senate president pro tempore.
A divided government is being sworn in today with Republicans and Democrats pursuing widely divergent agendas, experts predict Congressional deadlock, and more trouble arises for embattled Rep.-Elect George Santos.
Senator Elizabeth Warren reintroduces gun legislation, 2023 looks like a promising year for renewable energy, and the U.S. has the lowest number of divided state governments in more than half a century.
New York District 3 Rep.-elect George Santos is being federally investigated amid inconsistencies. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack withdraws its subpoena of former President Doland Trump. President Joe Biden signs the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill into law.
A longtime member of Congress reflects on her career, the outgoing president of Purdue talks Covid and education, and a key player in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is sentenced.
The Supreme Court upholds Title 42, a newly-elected Congressman owns up to lies on his resume, and the Transportation Department looks into severe holiday booking problems at Southwest Airlines.
Advocates plan for more ballot initiatives to protect reproductive freedom, record amounts of "dark money" fueled elections in 2022, and Americans’ support for unions is at its highest point in decades.
Voting rights advocates brace for further restrictions, youth voter turnout was key for Democrats in the midterms, and education experts warn book bans and speech restrictions are fueling the teacher shortage.
The Senate passes the $1.7 trillion spending package, Secretary of State Blinken talks about Afghanistan, and Arizona is removing its border wall.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House, the Senate tries to pass a huge spending bill including more aid for Ukraine, and former President Donald Trump paid almost no taxes from 2015-2020.
A House committee votes to release Trump's tax returns, Wells Fargo will pay the largest consumer protection fine ever, and the EPA cracks down on large-vehicle emissions for the first time since 2001.
The January 6th Committee votes on criminal referrals, the Chief of Capitol Police testifies about security updates, and Congress remains deadlocked on passing a budget in the final days of the legislative session.
The January 6th Committee is likely to recommend criminal charges against Trump, Senator Joe Manchin keeps quiet about staying in the Democratic Party, and military leaders call the Afghan Adjustment Act a matter of national security.
The Senate is urged to act quickly to avoid a government shutdown, but passes a record-breaking National Defense Authorization Act. A home COVID-19 test will temporarily become available again as cases rise this winter. Victims’ families call on Congress to change gun laws. A historic bill could change Puerto Rico’s future political standing.
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates, survivors of the Club Q shooting testify before Congress on LGBTQ+ violence, and the House Coronavirus Subcommittee discusses preparations for the next health emergency.
President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act, lawmakers look for a way to fund the federal government, and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene calls her comments about leading an armed insurrection "sarcasm."
New York takes action against hate crimes and anti-semitism, the House considers what it will take to pass a budget and Republicans weigh the party's future.
Senator Sanders criticizes Sinema's corporate priorities, the White House urges people get COVID-19 boosters as cases skyrocket, and election denier Kari Lake wants a do-over in Arizona.
The U.S. House of Representatives passes same-sex marriage protections, Brittany Griner comes back to the U.S, while Paul Whelan remains detained in Russia, and a former anti-abortion lobbyist talks politics and the Supreme Court.
Raphael Warnock wins reelection and secures a Democratic majority in the Senate, the Supreme Court hears a crucial election law case, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff condemns a growing tide of antisemitic speech.
The nation watches as votes are counted in the Senate runoff in Georgia, the House holds hearings in the lame-duck session, and Capitol Police Officers receive medals for their heroism on January 6.
Arizona officially certifies the midterm election results despite claims of fraud, candidates make a final push for votes in Georgia's U.S. Senate run-off election, and the Supreme Court hears arguments regarding Colorado's protective anti-discrimination law.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding an election law theory critics say could cause huge chaos, lawmakers condemn former President Trump's idea to suspend the Constitution, and the DNC switches up the presidential primary calendar.
The Senate passes a bill forcing a labor agreement in an effort to avoid a costly railway worker strike. The House Ways and Means Committee has former President Trump’s tax returns in hand. The Agriculture Committee is looking at possible regulations for cryptocurrency following the collapse of cryptocurrency giant FTX. The Supreme Court will be reviewing the legality of Biden’s student debt relief program next year. Anti-semitic comments from Ye spark the deletion of tweets from the the House Judiciary Committee GOP’s Twitter account.
The House passed a bill to avert a crippling railroad strike, Hakeem Jefferies is chosen to lead House Democrats, and President Biden promises more federal-Native American engagement at the Tribal Nations Summit.
The Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act, lawmakers say they'll pass legislation to prevent a nationwide railroad strike, and a federal jury finds a key Oath Keepers leader guilty of seditious conspiracy.
Georgia breaks a state record for early voting, Democrats are one step closer to codifying same-sex marriage, and Arizona county officials refuse to certify the results of the midterm elections.
President Biden will push for an assault weapons ban, Ye will run for President in 2024, Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy is still trying to secure votes to be speaker, and the U.S. eases some oil sanctions on Venezuela.
A Supreme Court case could have broad implications for the future of U.S. elections, results show voters rejected election deniers in many statewide races, and the concession phone call may be a thing of the past.
The DOJ wants former Vice President Pence to testify about the January 6 insurrection, Georgia's abortion ban is back in force for now, and Arizona's GOP candidate for attorney general files suit over the results.
An appeals court hears arguments over the special master reviewing documents seized from Mar-a-Lago, Chris Sununu has a strategy for Republicans in the next elections, and Dr. Anthony Fauci reflects on his legacy.
A looming railroad strike could cost the U.S. economy $2 billion a day, a judge in Georgia gives the go-ahead for early voting on Saturday, and a majority of Democratic voters say Biden could win if he runs again.
Biden becomes the first octogenarian to serve as U.S. President – raising questions about age limits, McCarthy says he'll remove three Democrats from House committees, and another mass shooting renews calls for an assault weapons ban.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi steps down after two decades as Democratic leader, election denier Kari Lake disputes the results of the Arizona gubernatorial race and Republicans say investigating President Joe Biden will be a top priority for the new Congress.
Donald Trump launches his campaign for President in 2024, the Senate advances the Respect for Marriage Act, efforts ramp up to save the DACA program, and the Cherokee Nation wants Congressional representation.
Katie Hobbs will be Arizona's next governor, a lame-duck session may be Democrats' last chance to use their majority in both houses of Congress, and Republican governors admit they need to inspire young voters.
President Biden says Democrats most likely will not codify abortion rights, Democrats do plan to codify same-sex marriage, and activists call on President Biden to offer clemency to Leonard Peltier.
Catherine Cortez-Masto and Mark Kelly win reelection to the Senate in Nevada and Arizona, clinching the Democrat’s majority, John Kerry gives an update on COP27 climate talks, and President Biden announces an electric vehicle agreement with southeast asian nations.
DeSantis gives update regarding Tropical Storm Nicole and says affected areas were weakened by Hurricane Ian. As Georgia's Senate race heads to a runoff, all eyes are on swing states Arizona and Nevada. Biden and Haris express their gratitude to the DNC and say they're feeling optimistic about the future following Election Day. Biden is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week and talk about a number of issues. Alex Jones is ordered to pay more in punitive damages to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Massacre.
Stacey Abrams concedes Georgia's governor's race, Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker head to a December runoff, John Fetterman flips a U.S. Senate seat blue in Pennsylvania, and the president praises election workers.
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock urges voters to be patient for results, GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake vows "a come to Jesus" moment for Arizona elections, and several states vote on abortion amendments.
Election Day is here and it has been all hands on deck for candidates on both sides of the aisle. Republicans are expected to maintain a majority in the House. The fate of the Senate is uncertain, and Twitter's new CEO encourages voters to go Republican in Congress.
Heavy hitters go on the campaign trail the last weekend before Election Day, the FBI investigates a suspicious white powder sent to an Arizona Republican, and Twitter may delay the start of paid verification.
O'Rourke rallies the college vote across Texas, Biden says Republicans are to blame if student debt relief fails, and Netanyahu could form the most far-right government in Israeli politics.
O'Rourke rallies the college vote across Texas, Biden says Republicans are to blame if student debt relief fails, and Netanyahu could form the most far-right government in Israeli politics.
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.75% to further rein in inflation, the next U.N. Climate Conference begins soon in Egypt, and Parkland Florida shooter Nikolas Cruz is sentenced to life in prison.
President Biden warns of benefit cuts if the GOP takes back Congress, SCOTUS continues to block the release of Trump's tax returns, and San Francisco police reject conspiracy theories about the attack on Paul Pelosi.
President Biden warns of benefit cuts if the GOP takes back Congress, SCOTUS continues to block the release of Trump's tax returns, and San Francisco police reject conspiracy theories about the attack on Paul Pelosi.
Prosecutors say an attacker deliberately targeted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Republicans still hold an edge one week before the midterms; and the Supreme Court's conservative wing appears poised to end affirmative action on campuses.
Church leaders in Wisconsin and Georgia bring "souls to the polls," the Supreme Court takes up affirmative action in higher education admissions, and the close presidential election in Brazil could have major impacts there.
Pentagon says Russia and China are the biggest global threats; Merrick Garland limits DOJ subpoenas on reporters; Trump loses his latest attempt to block tax records; an arrest made in an Arizona campaign office break-in.
The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out the first billion dollars of its Clean Bus Program, candidates for Florida governor go head-to-head in a debate, and the United Kingdom has a new prime minister.
President Biden warns Russia to not use nuclear weapons, the DOJ indicts Chinese intelligence officers, and despite endorsing election deniers, N.H. governor Chris Sununu says the 2020 election was not stolen.
The Supreme Court issues a freeze on testimony from Lindsey Graham in Georgia; polling points to an October red wave two weeks from the midterms; and armed poll watchers reported in Arizona.
Trump tells a Texas crowd he'll run again, Liz Cheney calls out election deniers, armed people are showing up at ballot drop-boxes in Arizona, and Biden is criticizing Republicans for suing to block student loan forgiveness.
Trump tells a Texas crowd he'll run again, Liz Cheney calls out election deniers, armed people are showing up at ballot drop-boxes in Arizona, and Biden is criticizing Republicans for suing to block student loan forgiveness.
Mike Pence speaks out on the Jan. 6 attacks, Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain, and the EPA celebrates 50 years of the Clean Water Act.
Mike Pence speaks out on the Jan. 6 attacks, Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain, and the EPA celebrates 50 years of the Clean Water Act.
Oil reserves are released before the midterm elections, electric vehicle battery production gets grant funding, and federal judge says a document shows former President Trump knew voter fraud allegations were false.
Oil reserves are released before the midterm elections, electric vehicle battery production gets grant funding, and federal judge says a document shows former President Trump knew voter fraud allegations were false.
President Biden vows to codify abortion rights, states brace for an increase in midterm-election worker threats, and Georgia Republican Senate candidate Hershel Walker maintains his sheriff’s badge is real.
President Biden vows to codify abortion rights, states brace for an increase in midterm-election worker threats, and Georgia Republican Senate candidate Hershel Walker maintains his sheriff’s badge is real.
The Postal Service says it's ready for the midterms, more than eight million have applied for federal student debt relief, and OPEC members defend the decision to cut oil production despite U.S. objections.
The Postal Service says it's ready for the midterms, more than eight million have applied for federal student debt relief, and OPEC members defend the decision to cut oil production despite U.S. objections.
The Republican gubernatorial candidate in Arizona won't commit to honoring the results of her election, a new poll shows the Senate race is tightening in Iowa, and public school teachers rally for a Fair Share Amendment in Massachusetts.
The Republican gubernatorial candidate in Arizona won't commit to honoring the results of her election, a new poll shows the Senate race is tightening in Iowa, and public school teachers rally for a Fair Share Amendment in Massachusetts.
The January 6th Committee wants to talk to Trump; Biden says there's progress in the latest report on rising inflation; and the Parkland school shooter avoids the death penalty.
The January 6th Committee wants to talk to Trump; Biden says there's progress in the latest report on rising inflation; and the Parkland school shooter avoids the death penalty.
The January 6th Committee holds its final hearing, a Florida Republican wants $33 billion in federal Hurricane Ian relief, and Alex Jones is ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The January 6th Committee holds its final hearing, a Florida Republican wants $33 billion in federal Hurricane Ian relief, and Alex Jones is ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to the families of Sandy Hook victims.
Polling suggests the split U.S. Senate is at a stalemate, a former presidential hopeful says she's leaving the Democratic Party, and formal debate begins on the National Defense Reauthorization Act.
Polling suggests the split U.S. Senate is at a stalemate, a former presidential hopeful says she's leaving the Democratic Party, and formal debate begins on the National Defense Reauthorization Act.
World leaders condemn Russia's brutal assault on civilian infrastructure, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wishes Americans a happy Indigenous People's Day, and New York fights to uphold its landmark gun laws.
World leaders condemn Russia's brutal assault on civilian infrastructure, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wishes Americans a happy Indigenous People's Day, and New York fights to uphold its landmark gun laws.
U.S. officials say there is no new intelligence on Moscow using nuclear weapons, OPEC's decision to cut oil production could set the stage for a recession, and the death toll rises in protests across Iran.
U.S. officials say there is no new intelligence on Moscow using nuclear weapons, OPEC's decision to cut oil production could set the stage for a recession, and the death toll rises in protests across Iran.
Biden makes a major move on marijuana laws; the U.S. and its allies begin exercises amid North Korean threats; and Generation Z says it's paying close attention to the 2022 midterms.
Biden makes a major move on marijuana laws; the U.S. and its allies begin exercises amid North Korean threats; and Generation Z says it's paying close attention to the 2022 midterms.
President Biden and Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis survey Hurricane Ian damage, OPEC cut oils production while the U.S. counters with its reserves, and the first Native American woman astronaut heads to outer space.
A new federal rule mandates a 10-hour rest for airline flight attendants, SCOTUS hears oral arguments challenging Alabama's new congressional map, and President Joe Biden will tour Hurricane Ian damage in Florida.
The FBI says China and Russia are sowing election integrity disinformation, President Biden commits $60 million to help Puerto Rico, and New York City’s mayor is bewildered by the silence over the migrant crisis.
Rescue operations continue in Florida as floodwaters rise, protests held worldwide in support of women in Iran, Pope Francis appeals for peace in Ukraine.
Hurricane Ian leaves severe flooding and millions without power in Florida, the Senate passed a spending bill to keep the government running to December, and senators aim for greater oversight of federal prisons.
Floridians are urged to stay put as Hurricane Ian ravages the Gulf Coast, the U.S. suspects the Nord Stream pipelines were sabotaged, and the White House pledges to end hunger by 2030.
FEMA officials warn Floridians to prepare for extensive flooding from Hurricane Ian, a bill to reform the certification of presidential elections gains bipartisan support, and President Biden touts reduced insulin prices.
Arizona's Sen. Kyrsten Simema defends the filibuster, the CBO says student loan forgiveness could cost $400 billion, and whistleblower Edward Snowden is granted Russian citizenship.
Two-thirds of voters say the 2022 midterms are more important than those past; the White House says an Arizona abortion ruling sets women back a century; and one observer says migrants from Venezula, Cuba and Nicaragua know the U.S. won’t turn them away.
Condemnation of Russian war on Ukraine continues at the U.N, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there’s need for worker training to rebuild Puerto Rico, the House takes on record corporate profits while consumers struggle with inflation.
Former President Donald Trump is sued by the State of New York for fraud, President Biden condemns Russia's war in Ukraine at the U.N., and the Federal Reserve again raises interest rates to combat inflation.
Politicians spar over migrant flights and border policies, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin chastises "revenge politics," and 47 people are charged with exploiting pandemic aid in the name of feeding children.
The world bids its final farewells to Queen Elizabeth II, Americans are urged to check their voting status on National Voter Registration Day, and the U.S. marks the 235th anniversary of its founding document.
Biden attends Queen Elizabeth's funeral, Trump campaigns Ohio for J.D. Vance, and rail workers are expected to vote on a tentative agreement with railroad companies.
Rail workers reach a tentative agreement with railroad companies; Minnesota nurses return to work after three-day strike, an FBI briefing sheds light on growing threats to law enforcement; and Biden hosts an anti-hate summit.
Sen. Bernie Sanders sides with unions over a pending railroad strike, President Biden touts electric vehicles in Detroit, and a new poll shows inflation and reproductive rights are top issues for Latino voters.
Primary season comes to a close, Whitewater investigator Ken Starr passes away, Republicans are surprised by Lindsey Graham's abortion ban bill, and a Twitter whistleblower warns Congress about lax data protection.
Primary season comes to a close, Whitewater investigator Ken Starr passes away, Republicans are surprised by Lindsey Graham’s abortion ban bill, and a Twitter whistleblower warns Congress about lax data protection.
President Biden promotes a new American moonshot against cancer, airport union workers rally around the bipartisan infrastructure law, and Minnesota nurses hold a three-day strike over low wages and understaffing.
A passionate plea for unity on the anniversary on 9/11, Britain's parliament pledges its allegiances to its new king, and dozens of House Democrats oppose including federal permitting reforms in a stop-gap funding bill.
Leaders mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II and dozens of states set to receive more than $438 million from JUUL Labs settlement.
Marriage equality is on the Senate’s fall agenda, leaked data reveals hundreds of law enforcement names on an Oath Keepers list, and portraits of the Obamas have a permanent home at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
A report shows Congressional support of pro-democracy bills is up, New York City and Texas continue to battle over the Southern border migrant crisis, and the White House pushes Omicron-specific vaccine boosters.
President Biden touts a strong economy on Labor Day, a judge grants former President Trump a special master to review seized documents, and regulators mull allowing Americans to bet on who will control Congress.
Biden warns of MAGA threats in Philadelphia speech, FEMA administrator Diane Criswell heads to Jackson, Miss., over drinking water crisis, and NLRB sides with unionized Amazon workers in NYC.
South Carolina lawmakers pass a near-total abortion ban, President Biden speaks to the mayor of Jackson, Miss. about water infrastructure, and the Taliban marks one year since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
South Carolina lawmakers pass a near-total abortion ban, President Biden speaks to the mayor of Jackson, Miss. about water infrastructure, and the Taliban marks one year since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
President Biden pushes for a federal assault weapons ban, Republicans modify their abortion messaging ahead of the midterms, and polling reveals half of Americans fear the IRS will target the middle class.
Georgia's election interference probe moves ahead with more witnesses, the DOJ finishes its review of seized Mar-a-Lago documents, and violence erupts in Baghdad as a high-ranking cleric steps away from politics.
Political analysts predict a smaller red wave in November, the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump has not impacted his base, and the White House is ready to defend student loan forgiveness in court.
Political analysts predict a smaller red wave in November, the FBI raid on Trump hasn't impacted his base; and the White House is ready to defend student loan forgiveness in court.
The redacted affidavit prompting the search of Mar-a-Lago will be released today, former Attorney General Bill Barr accuses Trump of extorting the GOP, and California puts the brakes on gas-powered cars.
The redacted affidavit prompting the search of Mar-a-Lago will be released today, former Attorney General Bill Barr accuses Trump of extorting the GOP, and California puts the brakes on gas-powered cars.
The President delivers on his promise to provide student debt relief, the 2022 primary season is winding down, and Texas' abortion trigger law goes into effect.
The President delivers on his promise to provide student debt relief, the 2022 primary season is winding down, and Texas' abortion trigger law goes into effect.
Biden expected to make student loan cancellation announcement, federal judge rejects DOJ's bid to keep Mar-a-Lago affidavit sealed, and voters cast their ballots in high-profile primaries in New York and Florida.
Florida Democrats will pick a rival for Gov. Ron DeSantis, former President Donald Trump wants a third party to investigate the Mar-a-Lago raid, and the face of the nation's COVID-19 response is stepping down.
Biden talks with Europeans about a Ukraine nuclear power plant, Liz Cheney says a new PAC will support anti-Trump Republicans, a new poll finds 60% of voters say Trump investigations should continue, and the White House is expected to make student loans announcement.
Florida judge says Mar-a-Lago search affidavit should be partially released, former chief financial officer of Trump Organization pleads guilty to grand larceny and tax fraud, and the Biden administration says it's moving monkeypox vaccine production to U.S.
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani testifies before a Georgia grand jury, Liz Cheney says she’s considering a run for president in 2024, and a Wis. Democratic challenger leads the race for Ron Johnson's Senate seat.
President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, voters cast primary election ballots in Alaska and Wyoming, and Republicans are calling for the FBI to be defunded, in the wake of the agency's search of Mar-a-Lago.
Trump critic Liz Cheney could be unseated by Wyoming Republicans, Georgia’s 2020 election probe targets Rudy Giuliani and Sen. Lindsey Graham, and President Biden will mark a major victory for his economic agenda.
Federal officials warn about threats against law enforcement; Democrats push their climate, health, and tax bill through Congress; and a new report reveals 800 Americans were evacuated during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Local election officials detail how election misinformation is fueling threats; Media outlets ask a court to unseal the search warrant of Donald Trump's home; and the CDC changes its approach to COVID-19.
Inflation could be at a turning point, House members debate the expansion of the IRS, and former President Donald Trump invokes the Fifth Amendment in a deposition over his business practices.
Republicans rally around former President Trump after an FBI raid of his home, President Biden formalizes U.S. support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO, and the FDA expands authorization of the monkeypox vaccine.
Donald Trump claims political persecution as his home is raided, Ukraine is getting another $1 billion in U.S. military aid, and the CHIPS Act will be signed into law.
Democrats seal the deal on the Inflation Reduction Act after a weekend session, New York City's Mayor condemns the Texas governor's immigrant busing initiative, and Elon Musk calls for a debate on Twitter bots.
Congress will work through the weekend on the Inflation Reduction Act, Monkeypox is declared a national emergency, the Navy monitors Chinese missile tests, and the FBI is questioned on symbols of militant extremism.
President Biden signs an executive order calling for Medicaid waivers for abortion travel, state election officials testify about harassment and threats, and senators tout the bipartisan Electoral Count Reform Act.
A look at Tuesday's primary wins; the 'burn pits' bill heads to the president's desk; and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi makes a historic visit to Taiwan.
It's Primary Election Day in six states, the U.S. kills Al-Qaeda's leader, the head of the U.N. says nuclear disaster is an imminent threat, and Senator Chuck Schumer defends his climate and energy package.
Death toll rises in eastern KY floods, Manchin defends support of Inflation Reduction Act, Pelosi heads to Asia, and report reveals Prince Charles’ charity accepted money from Bin Laden family.
Biden pushes Congress to pass Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Yellen rebukes claims of a recession, Democratic senators introduce net neutrality bill, and Biden administration issues warning on health-insurance companies and employers limiting birth control coverage.
Biden pushes Congress to pass Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Yellen rebukes claims of a recession, Democratic senators introduce net neutrality bill, and Biden administration issues warning on health-insurance companies and employers limiting birth control coverage.
Senators reach a deal to salvage parts of the Build Back Better Act, the Fed announces another interest rate hike to curb inflation, and protestors are urged to avoid the Congressional Baseball Game.
The White House tries to get ahead of a dour economic report, new polling suggests Biden's base does not want him to run again, and Trump and Pence give dueling speeches in D.C.
Vice President Harris visits Indiana to campaign against a state abortion ban, President Biden drums up support for the CHIPS+ Act, the State Department condemns executions in Myanmar, and gas prices are falling.
The White House medical team says the president is feeling fine as he battles COVID-19; Al Gore says a broken democracy is hindering climate action; and the Vice President says the filibuster won’t get in the way of codifying abortion rights.
House lawmakers pass Right to Contraception Act, Georgia federal appeals court greenlights near-total abortion ban, and White House says President Biden is in good spirits despite COVID-19 diagnosis.
Congress plans to revamp the Electoral Count Act, Merrick Garland says no one is above the law, the mayor of Highland Park calls for an assault weapon ban, and the Ukrainian first lady makes an impassioned plea.
The House moves to codify same-sex marriage nationwide, 17 members of Congress are arrested for an act of civil disobedience, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defends the president’s mental fitness.
A push to expand SCOTUS is revived, the Respect for Marriage Act will get a vote, the White House steps into a rail worker labor dispute, and Dr. Anthony Fauci will retire before the end of President Biden's term.
Texas lawmakers release new details on the Uvalde shooting, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gunman faces sentencing, and President Biden speaks at a Saudi summit while U.S. gas prices are dropping.
A Senate bill allowing abortion patients to cross state lines stalls, experts say the end of Roe could affect other precedents, and a House bill would monitor white supremacy in the military and police forces.
Congressional leaders respond to the latest inflation numbers, the January 6th Committee is talking to the Justice Department about false electors, and President Biden pledges his commitment to Israel's security.
Senators hold hearing on legal concerns after SCOTUS overturning of Roe v. Wade, Democrats introduce bill protecting right of people to travel to other states for abortions, Jan. 6th committee holds seventh hearing, and Twitter is suing Elon Musk.
As President Biden departs for the Middle East, a poll finds a majority of Democrats want the party to nominate another candidate in 2024, and the FDA considers approving an over-the-counter birth control pill.
Joe Biden hopes to reinstate Roe v. Wade and helps boost access to childcare; Steve Bannon is willing to testify about Jan. 6; Blinken travels to Japan to pay tribute to Abe.
A sought-after witness meets with the January 6th committee, a watchdog investigates Trump-era IRS audits of two FBI officials, and John McCain is among President Biden’s Medal of Freedom recipients.
The Biden Administration defends DACA in court, a South Carolina Republican vows to fight a Georgia subpoena, and the White House announces sweeping changes to the federal student loan program.
Highland Park mass shooting witnesses describe horrific scene, including a father who hid his child in a dumpster, police release more details about the shooter, the White House says it will work to protect women’s rights and freedoms post-Roe versus Wade, and Rudy Giuliani, South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, and conservative lawyer John Eastman receive subpoenas, as part of an investigation surrounding former President Donald Trump.
A shooting near Chicago leaves six dead and dozens injured, Democratic governors huddle to ensure abortion access, and officials say the "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy will be phased out in the coming weeks.
The Biden administration works to ensure abortion access, Liz Cheney says Jan 6th committee could call for criminal charges against Trump, and extreme heat and a worker shortage dampens firework shows.
SCOTUS significantly limits the Clean Air Act and rules against the "Stay in Mexico" policy, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is sworn in to office, and President Biden endorses a filibuster carveout for abortion rights.
Immigration advocates criticize border policies after migrants die in a tractor-trailer, the U.S. opens a permanent headquarters for U.S. forces in Poland, and a House committee hears about growing housing inequity.
Jan. 6 Committee holds its sixth televised hearing; Feds outline efforts to increase abortion access; Wisconsin's Democratic leaders challenge 1849 abortion ban; SCOTUS makes it more difficult to prosecute doctors who overprescribe opioids; G7 summit wraps up.
A district court blocks Louisiana’s abortion ban, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants new laws to counter SCOTUS decisions, and the Defense Dept. wants HBCUs to help develop new military capabilities.
Protests erupt after the Supreme Court overturns Roe versus Wade – conservative lawmakers applaud, but a poll finds more than half of Americans call it a "step backward" – and President Joe Biden signs a gun control measure.
Gun reform suffers a defeat in the Supreme Court but notches a win in the U.S. Senate, former Justice Dept. officials testify before the Jan. 6 Committee, and the White House meets with big oil on high pump prices.
President Biden calls for a three-month suspension of the federal gas tax, Fed chair Jerome Powell says a recession is a possibility, and Sen. Mitch McConnell expresses his support for the bipartisan gun bill.
The Senate, including 14 Republicans, vote to advance bipartisan gun bill, Georgia election workers testify on receiving violent threats after Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack, Energy Secretary to meet with oil executives on Thursday, and Louisiana governor signs abortion trigger ban into law.
Primary elections with Trump-backed candidates are in focus, President Biden mulls gas rebate cards and a gas tax break, and as the nation marks Juneteenth, the exploitation of incarcerated workers is highlighted.
Former President Trump says he would pardon the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, the FDA and CDC approve a COVID vaccine for young children, and Juneteenth is a day off for millions with a chance to reflect on history.
President Biden signs a bill to reduce ocean shipping costs and ease inflation, Mayra Flores will be the first Mexican-born U.S. Congresswoman, and the U.S. Senate passes benefits for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals.
The Fed makes a bold move to stifle inflation; a Mexican-born Republican flips a South Texas seat; and President Joe Biden signs an executive order to protect LGBTQ+ youths.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he supports the bipartisan framework on gun safety, Sen. Chuck Schumer promises a vote before July 4, and a gunman is killed by police after opening fire at a children's summer camp.
The Jan. 6 committee holds a 2nd public hearing, gun control proposals gain new support, N.Y. bolsters abortion protections, and the planning phase has begun for a new national museum of Asian American history.
A breakthrough in bipartisan talks on gun safety, March for Our Lives marches again, and President Biden pledges aid for New Mexico's wildfires.
A majority in a new poll say it's more important to control gun violence than to protect gun rights, the House approves red-flag legislation, and Liz Cheney says Trump encouraged calls for violence on Jan. 6.
A Uvalde mass shooting survivor and victims' families testify before lawmakers, the DOJ launches a review of the Uvalde incident, and an armed man is arrested outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home.
A look at Tuesday's primary wins: the Treasury secretary expects inflation to remain high; and the White House brings star power to gun-reform debate.
The Jan. 6 Committee will soon release new details of its investigation, the House will vote on a gun-control package, tariffs are suspended on some solar panels, and the Summit of the Americas is underway in L.A.
Mayors discuss gun violence and mental health in the wake of more shootings, Trump's former advisor lashes out at the January 6th committee, and the 2022 primary season resumes after a two-week hiatus.
Emotions run high as Congress debates new gun laws, the war in Ukraine marks its 100th day, OPEC agrees to increase its oil output, and COVID vaccines for kids under five could soon be available.
A shooting at a Tulsa hospital becomes the 233rd mass shooting of 2022, a NYC subway shooting victim sues Glock, Australia sends infant formula to the U.S., and the Coast Guard gets its first female commandant.
House Democrats push forward on new gun control bills; Trump aide subpoenaed to testify before federal grand jury; White House releases new plan to tackle inflation; Former Clinton campaign lawyer found not guilty of lying to FBI; South Korean super-group BTS speaks out against anti-Asian violence.
President Biden honors the fallen, senators plan a bipartisan discussion on gun reform, Ukraine's president wants to meet with his Russian counterpart, and the midterm electoral outlook looks bleak for Democrats.
Attention increases on response of police to the Uvalde shooting, which a former counterterrorism chief calls a "failure." A gun control activist confronts Texas Senator Ted Cruz at a Houston restaurant, and the last funeral is held for a Buffalo shooting victim.
Education Secretary Cardona calls for action in after the Texas massacre, Republicans block a domestic terrorism vote, and Secretary of State Blinken calls China the greatest challenger to the U.S. and its allies.
Beto O'Rourke interrupts a news conference on the Uvalde shooting, Senator Chuck Schumer calls for gun reform, President Biden signs a police reform executive order, and many teachers could quit sooner than later.
At least 19 children and two adults killed at Texas elementary school; President Biden delivers remarks on shooting from White House; lawmakers plead on gun control; NRA to hold conference in Houston this week; Stacey Abrams and Gov. Brian Kemp favored to win Georgia primary.
President Biden says the U.S. would aid Taiwan if China invades, Ukraine's president addresses the World Economic Forum, and the Supreme Court weakens a path for incarcerated people to challenge their convictions.
Operation Fly Formula's first shipment arrives; worries of global food shortages grow; President Biden is concerned about a monkeypox outbreak; and a poll says Americans support the Title 42 border policy.
Pennsylvania's Republican U.S. Senate Primary still too close to call, a $40 billion Ukraine aid bill is headed to President Biden's desk, and Oklahoma passes the strictest abortion bill in the country.
The White House asks Congress for more pandemic support, the House passes a domestic terrorism bill, Kansas' Supreme Court upholds a new congressional map, and a House committee hears testimony on abortion access.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, makes the case for additional aid for Ukraine, party leaders point fingers at each other after the Buffalo shooting, and UFOs discussed are in Congress for the first time since 1969.
The Senate is poised to pass $40 billion in Ukraine aid, the White House releases a new strategy for more affordable housing, President Biden will visit Buffalo, and the U.S. plans to re-deploy troops to Somalia.
Officials deem a mass shooting racially motivated; Russia said to be down 30% of its land forces in Ukraine; and polling suggests swayable Republican voters are turning against Biden.
President Biden marks a million Americans COVID-19 deaths, five Republican lawmakers are subpoenaed to testify before Jan. 6 committee, and a House subcommittee hears testimony on Native American boarding schools.
The Senate rejects federal abortion protections, Republicans want the Justice Dept. to investigate protests against Supreme Court justices, and President Biden plans to help farmers get more food on the shelves.
Officials expect Russia to push beyond Donbas, the Senate will vote on abortion rights, Janet Yellen makes an economic case for Roe v. Wade, and Elon Musk says he would end Twitter's ban on former president Trump.
Sen. Chuck Schumer pledges to hold a vote this week on abortion rights protections, the White House launches a low-income internet program, and Vladimir Putin is blasted for his revisionist take on history.
Amazon's union head testifies in a Senate hearing, Congress will hold a vote to codify Roe v. Wade in the wake of the Supreme Court's draft opinion, and the DOJ creates an office to advance environmental justice.
Amazon's union head testifies in a Senate hearing, Congress will hold a vote to codify Roe v. Wade in the wake of the Supreme Court's draft opinion, and the DOJ creates an office to advance environmental justice.
Russia targets critical infrastructure in Ukraine, Oklahoma bans abortions after six weeks, the Fed hikes interest rates to fight inflation, and the company behind TurboTax agrees to multimillion-dollar settlement.
National protests over SCOTUS' plans to overturn Roe v. Wade; McConnell calls for investigation into who leaked draft opinion; Schumer says Senate will hold vote to codify Roe into law; Record number of job openings in March; NASA seeks funding increase to return to moon.
Sen. Schumer slams antisemitic remarks from Russia's foreign minister, high-profile endorsements surround Ohio's primary election, and the Biden administration defends a new disinformation board.
The House Speaker makes a surprise trip to Ukraine; Walter Mondale is remembered as a great American; and workers around the globe celebrate their rights on May Day.
President Biden requests $33 billion for military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, the administration creates a Disinformation Bureau, and the FDA proposes a ban on all menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
Massachusetts probes companies promoting opioids, the U.S. and Russia trade prisoners, New York goes back to the redistricting drawing board, and Derek Chauvin asks an appeals court to review his murder conviction.
Rand Paul and Antony Blinken spar over Russia's motives in Ukraine; Biden issues his first presidential pardons; and Republicans dismiss McCarthy's leaked Jan. 6 calls.
The Supreme Court considers "Remain in Mexico," a federal judge blocks the end of Title 42, Donald Trump is held in contempt in New York, and the White House mulls regulatory action after Elon Musk buys Twitter.
Emmanuel Macron wins reelection, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene denies charges of insurrection, and new details emerge on top Republican's efforts to encourage Trump to resign.
The treasury secretary cautions against a full European ban on Russian oil and gas, President Biden seeks to streamline asylum for Ukrainian refugees, and the Army moves to make life easier for new parents.
Thousands of Ukrainians at the Mexican border seek asylum, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen walks out of G-20 meeting, and the Biden administration makes changes to improve the student loan forgiveness process.
Putin sends more troops to Ukraine; Biden says "it's up to them" when it comes to wearing masks on planes; and judge rules Georgia voters can proceed with their case against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
A federal judge shoots down the CDC's public transit mask mandate, the Supreme Court rejects an appeal in a life-and-death case alleging a racist juror, and last-minute redistricting shakes up two swing states.
Oil and Gas lease sales on public lands are set to resume, Russia may be taking custody of any Ukrainian men left in Mariupol, and Elon Musk regroups in his bid for Twitter.
The head of the CIA says the Russian nuclear threat cannot be taken lightly, President Biden calls for reduced reliance on foreign supply chains, and Elon Musk faces a lawsuit in the wake of his bid for Twitter.
Authorities arrest the suspect in the NYC subway attack, the U.S. pledges another $800 million in military aid to Ukraine, and officials brace for a migrant surge at the southern border as Title 42 expires.
At least 16 injured in NYC subway shooting; U.S. officials can't confirm social media reports of chemical weapons attack in Mariupol; The State Department has issued its annual Human Rights report; President Biden tries to keep prices at the pump under control.
The Pentagon says the next phase in Ukraine could become more bloody, President Biden takes on ghost guns, and a federal trial begins over a challenge to Georgia's 2018 election.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers says U.S. may be headed for a recession, Putin appoints new Ukraine war commander, and Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney says Jan. 6 committee has enough evidence to bring criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.
The Senate votes to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown to the Supreme Court, the UN General Assembly suspends Russia over human rights violations and free speech advocates testify on record levels of book banning nationwide.
A House panel grills oil companies over high gas prices, Congressional stock trades go under the microscope, and Texas plans to reroute migrants from the border to D.C.
Zelenskyy calls for reforming the UN; Oil companies testify on Capitol Hill on high gas prices; States sue the Biden administration over ending Title 42; and the student-loan freeze is expected to be extended.
The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocks on Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation vote, President Biden calls Vladimir Putin a war criminal, and the U.S. spent more than $265 million in weapons disposal last year.
Ukraine accuses Russia of massacre; a vote today on Biden's Supreme Court pick; and the House mulls pandemic aid for hard-hit businesses.
Biden announces a record petroleum reserve release; Pelosi says the Supreme Court needs a code of ethics; and new travel measures to better support transgender Americans.
The White House considers ending the Trump-era COVID expulsion policy at the southern border, hope for a Russian pullback in Ukraine fades, and the Justice Department expands the scope of its Jan. 6 investigation.
The Pentagon says a Russian pullback in Ukraine may only be a repositioning of forces, the Emmett Till anti-lynching bill is now law, and the FDA green lights a second COVID vaccine booster for patients over 50.
President Biden unveils his 2023 budget, the Jan. 6 Committee considers contempt charges against two Trump advisers, and nearly half of Americans are "very concerned" Russia may target the U.S. with nuclear weapons.
'This man cannot remain in power'; Nebraska congressman to resign after lying to the FBI; Pressure mounts on Justice Clarence Thomas as wife’s texts draw scrutiny; and millions urge congress to control prescription drug costs.
President Biden says the U.S. is prepared to accept Ukrainian refugees, the Supreme Court shoots down a GOP redistricting plan in Wisconsin, and Donald Trump sues Hilary Clinton over the 2016 presidential campaign.
The U.S. accuses Russia of war crimes, President Biden meets with NATO allies in Brussels, and it was an emotional day for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson at her confirmation hearing.
Sen. Ted Cruz questions Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson on critical race theory, the Pentagon creates an independent panel to review military suicides, and White House officials warn of a possible COVID test shortage.
Confirmation hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson, four Marines killed in an airplane crash in Norway are identified, and White House warns private companies to brace for cyberattacks.
Zelenskyy pleads for assistance from Israel; confirmation hearings set to begin for Biden's SCOTUS pick; and the longest-serving member of Congress passes away.
Lawmakers suspend normal trade relations with Russia, the State Dept. says the U.S. will document evidence of Russian war crimes, and Ukraine's president criticizes Germany for its hesitancy on sanctions.
Ukraine's president pleads with Congress for more weapons, President Biden announces $800 million more in aid, the Federal Reserve increases interest rates, and HBCUs can get federal grants to boost campus security.
Pres. Biden sends new funding to police, violence prevention initiatives; Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelensky asks Canada for more aid; Idaho is poised to enact Texas-style abortion ban; Alleged 9/11 mastermind negotiating plea deal with federal prosecutors.
The U.N. Secretary General raises the alarm over the prospect of a nuclear conflict, Ukraine's president is expected to address Congress, and a Biden Federal Reserve nominee hits a roadblock with Sen. Joe Manchin.
Pressure on Russian assets build, even as missiles hit a training facility in western Ukraine, Trump holds a rally in South Carolina, and Texas Democratic candidate Beto O' Rourke reverses his stance on critical race theory.
VP Harris meets with NATO allies, Republicans question President Biden's rejection of Poland’s fighter jet plan, inflation hits a 40-year high, and a mask mandate for airline passengers is extended another month.
The U.S. rejects Poland's plan to transfer fighter jets, Congress proposes sending Ukraine $13.6 billion in military and humanitarian aid, and the Biden administration may extend a freeze on student loan payments.
Intelligence suggests Putin could double down; Congress agrees to $14 billion in aid for Ukraine; and Biden bans Russian oil.
The U.N. calls for safe passage for civilians out of Ukraine, Congress steps up the debate to ban Russian oil imports, and the Supreme Court denies challenges to Pennsylvania and North Carolina's Congressional maps.
The world urges Russia to have caution around Ukrainian nuclear plants. As Zelensky calls for aid, Congress voices support. Wisconsin redistricting may head to the SCOTUS, and Florida plans co-called 'election crimes agency.'
President Joe Biden meets with Finland's president, senators push to ban Russian imports, and the Jan. 6th committee says it has evidence former President Trump broke the law in his efforts to overturn the election.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, more than 2,000 civilians have been killed, the U.N. votes to reprimand Putin and demand he withdraw military forces, global oil prices surge, and the Fed plans to hike interest rates.
President Biden gives his first State of the Union address; Congress debates a measure to support veterans exposed to toxic chemicals; a Wisconsin election probe pushes to decertify election results.
Ukraine's U.N. envoy describes disturbing scenes from the Russian invasion, President Biden faces a tough audience for his first State of the Union address, and a trucker convoy upset over COVID-19 rules heads east.
Russia puts nuclear forces on high alert; the U.N. plans a historic rebuke of Russia; and Trump emerges as CPAC's presidential frontrunner.
Russia invades Ukraine, drawing international condemnation and putting markets in turmoil, President Biden announces economic sanctions against Moscow, and U.S. troops deploy to Germany in response to the invasion.
Congressional Democrats back Biden's Russia countermeasures, D.C. braces for a trucker protest, two Michigan lawmakers testify before the Jan. 6 panel, and the Supreme Court weighs a Trump-era immigration policy.
Biden says Russia is at the beginning of an invasion; Democrats continue their calls to suspend the federal gas tax; and personal security becomes a costly expense for congressional campaigns.
Vladimir Putin makes a bold move in Ukraine, redistricting legal troubles continue in Ohio and North Carolina, and an anti-Trump group wants to compete with CPAC.
Ukrainian President proposes meeting with Putin; Trump's social media network "Truth Social" debuts; and one in four women experience domestic violence before fifty, says Lancet study.
NATO Secretary General warns Russia could launch a full-fledged invasion of Ukraine; President Biden touts infrastructure law passage in Ohio; and Judge rules Trump must answer questions under oath about his business practices in New York.
President Biden is unswayed by attempts to influence his SCOTUS pick, the State Dept. warns of Russian false flag misinformation on Ukraine, and the CDC weighs new COVID guidelines as the Omicron surge wanes.
Biden again warns Putin to de-escalate; the January 6th committee digs deeper into reports of false electors; and Sandy Hook families reach a historic settlement with a gun-maker.
The U.S. says there is still time for diplomacy with Russia over Ukraine, Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau takes bold action to stop the trucker blockade, and Washington, D.C. drops its vaccine mandate.
Blinken says the U.S. is "prepared for whatever should happen" in Ukraine, Vice President Harris heads to Munich, a Canadian judge OKs removal of protest blockade, and Sarah Palin's case against the New York Times is before the jury.
Democrats meet with President Biden about Supreme Court nominees, former president Trump is under scrutiny for official documents found at Mar-a-Lago, and experts worry about an ongoing IRS backlog this tax season.
The House reaches a new deal to fund the government through mid-March, talks with Iran over nuclear weapons reach a critical juncture, and an Oscar-winning actress defends victims of violence before Congress.
House lawmakers pass a stopgap bill to avoid a shutdown; McConnell calls Jan. 6 a "violent insurrection"; U.S. Surgeon General testifies on young Americans' worsening mental health; and First Lady Jill Biden nixes proposal for two years of tuition-free community college in BBBA.
Another COVID milestone is marked at the Capitol, new redistricting maps are approved for Alabama and rejected in Ohio, and White House presents a united front on Russia with international leaders.
Pence pushes back on Trump election misinformation; The RNC declares the Jan. 6 insurrection "legitimate political discourse"; The U.S. added 467,000 jobs last month; SD governor signs bill banning trans girls from school sports.
Lawmakers receive classified briefings on Russia-Ukraine tensions, President Biden addresses surging gun violence, and lawmakers press the FAA administrator about the botched 5G rollout around major airports.
The Pentagon shifts troops in Europe as tensions with Russia rise, a congressional subcommittee weighs autonomous vehicle regulations, and local news executives testify on big tech's impact on the news industry.
A renewed look at Electoral Count reforms; McConnell and Trump differ on Jan. 6 protesters; and the Senate looks at the impact of the pandemic on mental health.
Florida's new election law is on trial, President Biden makes moves to secure energy in Eastern Europe, and some world leaders weigh in on controversies over COVID policies.
AR Governor Asa Hutchinson says Trump should not lead again; President Biden touts infrastructure after Pittsburgh bridge collapse; and U.S. military General Mark Milley urges Russia to "stand down" as Ukraine tensions continue.
Justice Stephen Breyer formally announces his retirement, the Dept. of Education will help students who fell behind during the pandemic, and Ariz. lawmakers consider a bill granting them control over elections.
The State Dept. tells Americans to leave Ukraine immediately, President Biden could appoint the Supreme Court's first Black female justice, and the Federal Reserve may soon hike interest rates to fight inflation.
Putin accuses U.S of stoking tensions over Ukraine; DeSantis lashes out after the FDA pulls two COVID treatments; and Pelosi throws her hat into the ring for 2022.
The U.S. puts troops on alert as tensions rise in Ukraine, reproductive rights advocates raise red flags over a proposed South Dakota abortion ban, and SCOTUS will consider a challenge to affirmative action.
D.C. becomes ground zero for the fights over vaccine mandates and right to abortion; Fauci says we'll have to learn to live with COVID; and investigators say Trump considered seizing voting machines.
President Biden gets cheers and jeers as he marks his first year in the White House, the Jan. 6 committee wants to hear from Ivanka Trump, and the Supreme Court rejects another challenge to the Texas abortion law.
Voting rights efforts fail in the Senate, the Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Rudy Giuliani, National Guard leaders testify on prosecuting sexual misconduct, and the government's at-home COVID-19 test website is running.
Democrats get voting rights legislation to Senate floor; Sec. of State Antony Blinken heads to Ukraine; A federal appeals court passes along a challenge to Texas’ abortion ban.
The King Day holiday is marked with calls for voting rights reform, U.S. airlines warn of disruptions from 5G mobile phone signals, and a bipartisan trip reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Ukraine.
Americans participate in MLK Day of Service; Texas Synagogue hostages safe, suspect dead; Trump calls Biden a "disaster" at Arizona rally; and Biden administration officials warn the U.S. could support Ukraine.
The House passes a new voting rights bill to set up a Senate showdown, President Biden announces expanded COVID testing, and the Jan. 6 Committee requests an interview with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Congressional Black Caucus members call for filibuster changes, inflation is the highest since 1982, the White House sends rapid COVID tests to schools, and the president's approval rating drops to 33 percent.
Biden says he’ll fight for the filibuster; McConnell seeks an eighth term; and Fauci fires back at GOP senators.
The State Department continues talks with Russia over troops surrounding Ukraine, Rep. Jim Jordan rebuffs interview requests from the Jan. 6 panel, and the Senate will take up voting rights this week.
OSHA's vaccine mandate goes into effect, but under a legal cloud; Russia apprehensive about talks with the U.S; and top Democrats bid farewell to former Majority Leader Harry Reid.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a health-care worker vaccine mandate, Merrick Garland vows all Jan. 6 perpetrators will be held accountable, and former health advisors urge a new coronavirus strategy.
America marks the anniversary of one of its darkest days, the Attorney General vows to hold all Jan. 6 suspects accountable, and Sen. McConnell accuses Democrats of using Jan. 6 to push voting reforms.
Ending the filibuster is again a topic among senators; Trump cancels his January 6th anniversary event; and Biden expresses frustration over COVID testing.
The Senate's first votes of 2022 are rescheduled by bad weather, President Biden meets with ranchers about the meat-packing industry, Devin Nunes exits Congress, and the FDA backs Pfizer boosters for 12-15 year-olds.
An intelligence report warns of possible threats on the Capitol attack anniversary, the No Surprises Act for medical billing is in effect, and Twitter permanently suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account.
Vladimir Putin cautions against Ukraine border buildup sanctions, President Biden supports a filibuster exception to pass voting rights, and COVID disruptions are expected to increase in the coming weeks.
President Biden is set to talk with Russia about Ukraine, the top House Republican is polling higher than leaders across the aisle, and a jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts.
A long-time Senate leader passes away; strong divides shown in views on Jan. 6; and a congresswoman pleas for civility after a threatening message.
President Biden and the nation's Governors discuss the Omicron surge, a Wisconsin election probe faces legal challenges, and activists push for new protections at New Mexico's Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Biden on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Fauci says Trump should keep up support for COVID-19 vaccines; and thousands of flights are canceled due to omicron and airline staffing.