Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin fuels presidential buzz with new ad
There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
False claims of a stolen election thrive unchecked on Twitter as Musk promises otherwise
Election falsehoods are thriving on Twitter after former President Donald Trump dug in on those claims during a recent CNN town hall.
Election falsehoods are thriving on Twitter after former President Donald Trump dug in on those claims during a recent CNN town hall.
Here's why a government default may be worse than a government shutdown
All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the national debt limit has conjured up images of past government shutdowns.
All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the national debt limit has conjured up images of past government shutdowns.
Mifepristone abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Debt ceiling: Biden 'confident' there will be no default
Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.
Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.
Unknown intruder slipped undetected into home of national security adviser Jake Sullivan: AP sources
An unknown man managed to slip undetected inside the home of White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, according to two people familiar with the incident. The U.S. Secret Service is investigating.
An unknown man managed to slip undetected inside the home of White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, according to two people familiar with the incident. The U.S. Secret Service is investigating.
North Carolina 12-week abortion ban to become law after GOP legislators override governor’s veto
The vote comes as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another shift with lawmakers debating laws to limit abortion rights in South Carolina and Nebraska.
The vote comes as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another shift with lawmakers debating laws to limit abortion rights in South Carolina and Nebraska.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signs gun-control bills tightening requirements
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed gun-control measures into law on Tuesday, and the National Rifle Association quickly filed a federal lawsuit against them.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed gun-control measures into law on Tuesday, and the National Rifle Association quickly filed a federal lawsuit against them.
DC Mayor Bowser testifies at House Oversight Committee hearing
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser testified Tuesday before the House Oversight Committee on Oversight and Accountability as lawmakers continue to debate D.C.'s revised criminal code.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser testified Tuesday before the House Oversight Committee on Oversight and Accountability as lawmakers continue to debate D.C.'s revised criminal code.
North Carolina GOP begins to override governor's veto on abortion ban bill
The vote came as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift with lawmakers debating laws to sharply limit abortion in North and South Carolina, two of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access.
The vote came as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift with lawmakers debating laws to sharply limit abortion in North and South Carolina, two of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access.
Supreme Court to review Democratic lawmakers' suit over Trump International Hotel lease
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a Biden administration appeal to limit lawsuits filed by members of Congress against the federal government, in a case that stems from disputes over what was the Trump International Hotel in Washington.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a Biden administration appeal to limit lawsuits filed by members of Congress against the federal government, in a case that stems from disputes over what was the Trump International Hotel in Washington.
Mayor Bowser proposes 'Safer, Stronger DC' bill to enhance public safety
Mayor Bowser proposed a slew of legislative changes Monday in an effort to close the “gaps" in the system to better address D.C. crime.
Mayor Bowser proposed a slew of legislative changes Monday in an effort to close the “gaps" in the system to better address D.C. crime.
3 appeals court judges who chipped away abortion rights to hear federal mifepristone appeal
The case involves a regulatory issue — whether the FDA's approval of abortion pill mifepristone, and subsequent actions making it easier to obtain, must be rolled back.
The case involves a regulatory issue — whether the FDA's approval of abortion pill mifepristone, and subsequent actions making it easier to obtain, must be rolled back.
AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
After Nashville school shooting, Tennessee governor signs bill to protect gun firms
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved extra protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits in legislation passed following the shooting.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved extra protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits in legislation passed following the shooting.
Biden likely to resume debt limit talks on Tuesday
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
North Carolina governor vetoes abortion ban bill, prepares for possible override
In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bills to help veterans
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation on Friday to help veterans, including tax relief on retirement income.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation on Friday to help veterans, including tax relief on retirement income.
Judge rules banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
House Republicans pass new asylum restrictions as Title 42 ends
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.