Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports

Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."

Abortion issue creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024

With the abortion debate shifted to states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state supreme court races have emerged as some of the most hotly contested and expensive races on the ballot.

Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?

The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.

Congress passes few laws, punishes colleagues creating more work to do in 2024

While the first year of the 118th Congress was a historic one, next year is headed toward more of the same. With only 27 bills and resolutions signed into law, it's among the most do-nothing sessions of Congress in recent times.

End of the road for Virginia's car tax? Gov. Youngkin introduces bold plan

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has his eye on something many governors have tried to do but failed at — eliminating the state’s car tax.  

New Virginia laws going into effect on January 1, 2024

The State of Virginia has a few new laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Some of them will have major implications for residents. Others, won't mean much until the General Assembly does some fine-tuning.

Republican Kim Taylor wins after recount in Virginia House of Delegates race

Republican Kim Taylor narrowly defeated Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams in their race for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates following a recount.

What to know about US abortion policies heading into 2024

Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue.

Michigan city bans gas leaf blowers in unanimous vote

Gas-powered leaf blowers are expected to be used less in one Michigan city after its council approved a ban that goes into effect in 2028.

Senate confirms top military brass after months-long blockade by GOP Sen. Tuberville

Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.

Donald Trump removed from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court

A divided Colorado Supreme Court removed Trump from the state’s primary ballot, ruling that he is ineligible to be president after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

US government report: 2022 federal elections not tainted by foreign interference

A declassified U.S. government report says foreign hackers did not change vote totals or otherwise compromise the integrity of federal elections last year in the United States.

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and 'iconic jurist' as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was an Arizona native who served as an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism on the high court for over two decades. She was was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and came to wield considerable influence on the nine-member court.

Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery for now

A federal judge on Monday issued a temporary restraining order barring removal of a memorial to Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.