Presidential centers issue statement calling out fragile state of US democracy
The joint statement from the presidential centers calls for tolerance and compassion while urging people to respect democratic institutions and elections.
The joint statement from the presidential centers calls for tolerance and compassion while urging people to respect democratic institutions and elections.
Biden administration ends remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife Refuge
Alaska political leaders have pushed to allow oil and gas drilling in the refuge in part because of its economic impact on Indigenous communities in an area with fewer jobs.
Alaska political leaders have pushed to allow oil and gas drilling in the refuge in part because of its economic impact on Indigenous communities in an area with fewer jobs.
Hunter Biden faces new indictment from prosecutors as plea deal unravels
Federal prosecutors are seeking to bring a new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter by the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
Federal prosecutors are seeking to bring a new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter by the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
Capitol physician: McConnell’s health episodes show 'no evidence' of being strokes or seizures
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.
Congress returns to avoid government shutdown while Republicans weigh an impeachment inquiry
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.
The 2024 presidential campaign is coming into focus. It might look similar to last one
A rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump might be on the horizon, raising the prospect of an uncertain election season that only strengthens the nation’s political divide.
A rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump might be on the horizon, raising the prospect of an uncertain election season that only strengthens the nation’s political divide.
In key South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for path against Trump
Some campaigns are focusing on South Carolina, where the GOP primary is a last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.
Some campaigns are focusing on South Carolina, where the GOP primary is a last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.
US government eager to renew powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists’ hands
A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.
A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.
Bill Richardson, former New Mexico governor and UN ambassador, dies at 75
Before he was elected governor of New Mexico in 2002, Bill Richardson was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary under President Bill Clinton and served 14 years as a congressman.
Before he was elected governor of New Mexico in 2002, Bill Richardson was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary under President Bill Clinton and served 14 years as a congressman.
Dana Perino, Stuart Varney to co-moderate second GOP primary debate hosted by FOX Business
'We are very proud to have Stuart Varney and Dana Perino co-moderating the second debate with Univision,' Jay Wallace said
'We are very proud to have Stuart Varney and Dana Perino co-moderating the second debate with Univision,' Jay Wallace said
Ghost gun part found at Blair High School
Part of a ghost gun was found at Montgomery Blair High School earlier this week, according to a letter sent home to families.
Part of a ghost gun was found at Montgomery Blair High School earlier this week, according to a letter sent home to families.
Election workers have gotten death threats and warnings they will be lynched: US government
More than a dozen people nationally have been charged with threatening election workers by a Justice Department unit trying to stem the tide of violent and graphic threats against people who count and secure the vote.
More than a dozen people nationally have been charged with threatening election workers by a Justice Department unit trying to stem the tide of violent and graphic threats against people who count and secure the vote.
Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor's plane last year
The filing comes amid a heightened focus on ethics at the high court that stems from a series of reports revealing that Thomas has for years received undisclosed expensive gifts, including international travel.
The filing comes amid a heightened focus on ethics at the high court that stems from a series of reports revealing that Thomas has for years received undisclosed expensive gifts, including international travel.
Video shows McConnell appear to freeze again while talking to reporters
It’s the second time in a month the Republican leader has stared off into space and had to be helped during a press gaggle.
It’s the second time in a month the Republican leader has stared off into space and had to be helped during a press gaggle.
New rule would make millions more workers eligible for overtime pay
The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year.
The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year.
First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
Eminem reportedly sent Vivek Ramaswamy campaign cease and desist letter demanding he stop rapping his songs
Vivek Ramaswamy rapped a segment of Eminem’s 2002 hit song "Lose Yourself" onstage at the Iowa State Fair in early August.
Vivek Ramaswamy rapped a segment of Eminem’s 2002 hit song "Lose Yourself" onstage at the Iowa State Fair in early August.
Trump trial set for March 4, 2024, in federal case charging him with plotting to overturn election
A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting a defense request to push back the case by years.
A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting a defense request to push back the case by years.
'Joe the Plumber,' known for questioning Obama's tax policies during 2008 campaign, dies at 49
The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died.
The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died.