Prominent Republican Georgia lawmaker Barry Fleming appointed to judgeship

A prominent Georgia state lawmaker was appointed Wednesday to a judgeship, and a special election for his House seat will be needed in coming months.

Ohio miscarriage case: State prosecutor says criminal charge against woman can't be dropped

An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.

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.

Federal judge examines Georgia's redrawn political maps

A federal judge held a hearing on Wednesday to determine if Georgia's newly redrawn district maps comply with his order.

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.

Senate aide no longer employed after purported sex tape features Senate hearing room

Hours after the video was published, a senator's office announced a legislative aide was no longer employed by the Senate but did not address reports linking the aide to the video.

Florida GOP suspends Chairman Christian Ziegler and demands his resignation amid rape investigation

The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation during an emergency meeting Sunday, adding to calls by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top officials for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation against him.

Judge to decide on abortion laws in Wyoming, including first explicit abortion pills ban

A hearing in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion laws is set for Thursday afternoon. Any decision on the bans is likely to be appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.

Georgia Congressman Drew Ferguson decides not to seek re-election

Congressman Drew Ferguson, who represents the Third Congressional District in Georgia, has decided not to seek re-election in 2024.

Few adults are excited about a potential Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, polls finds

The apathy from voters comes even as President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, at least for now, seem like they'll easily get their parties' nominations next year.

Supreme Court to take up restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone

Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.