Presidential predictor Allan Lichtman uses 13 ‘Keys to the White House’ tracker on 2024 election
Presidential election predictor Allan Lichtman, who has predicted the winner of nearly every U.S. presidential race since 1984 using his 13 "Keys to the White House" method, says it's too early to call the 2024 race likely between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. But he adds a lot would have to go wrong for one candidate to lose.
Kristi Noem defends killing puppy after widespread outrage from Republicans and Dems
The South Dakota governor said in an excerpt from her upcoming memoir about the incident that “it was not a pleasant job, but it had to be done."
Trump's immunity case: Supreme Court appears skeptical of former president's defense
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a federal case that is charging him with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Supreme Court hears arguments in Idaho abortion ban case
Idaho is among 14 states that ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy with limited exceptions.
Supreme Court hears abortion arguments
The Supreme Court began hearing arguments Wednesday over whether state abortion bans enacted after its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade can extend to medical emergencies.
Potential TikTok ban, $95B foreign aid bill approved by Senate
The Senate approved Tuesday $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Weekend chaos at National Harbor prompts emergency teen curfew in Prince George's County
After a weekend of chaos at the National Harbor, Prince George's County leaders are moving forward with emergency legislation to enforce a stricter curfew for juveniles.
Starbucks' case goes before Supreme Court: Here's what it's about
Starbucks’ case against the National Labor Relations Board is going before the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Security camera rebate program inspired by teen's tragic death in Prince George's County
A year after the Prince George’s County Council passed a law enabling a private security camera rebate program, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced Monday it’s up and running.
Supreme Court to consider ban on homeless people sleeping outside
Some state courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless camps if there’s a lack of space at shelters.
Trump’s hush money trial: Jury has been chosen; now what?
A dozen jurors are set to decide whether the former president schemed to bury allegations of extramarital sexual encounters that arose during his first White House campaign in 2016.
15 members of Kennedy family endorse Biden in rebuke to RFK Jr.
The Biden administration’s decision to promote the Kennedy family endorsement indicates their concerns that Robert Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy could impact Biden's reelection campaign.
Supreme Court makes it easier to sue employers for job transfers
Workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will can now more easily sue their employers for job discrimination, even when they are not demoted or docked pay.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
Bob Graham, former Florida governor, senator, dies at 87
Bob Graham, a former senator and former Florida governor, has died. He was 87 years old.
Supreme Court appears split over obstruction law used to charge Trump, Jan. 6 rioters
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could impact the prosecutions of hundreds of Jan. 6 participants, as well as former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 criminal case.
Judge rejects Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss federal gun case
A federal judge in Delaware has refused to throw out a federal gun case against Hunter Biden.
Amid threat of ouster, Trump offers support for embattled Speaker Mike Johnson
The joint appearance comes amid growing pressure from hard-right lawmakers such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who have voiced intentions of initiating a sudden vote to oust Johnson from his position as speaker.
What is FISA? House passes reauthorization of US surveillance program
The bill was approved by the House 273-147. The bill now heads to the Senate.
Gun show loophole: White House issues new rule to expand background checks
The rule closes a loophole allowing guns to be sold each year by unlicensed dealers who don’t perform background checks on potential buyers legally banned from having a gun.