Plaintiffs ask judge to reject proposed Georgia congressional maps
The people who sued to overturn Georgia’s congressional and state legislative districts are calling the new Republican drawn maps a “mockery” of federal law and a “total failure of compliance.”
The people who sued to overturn Georgia’s congressional and state legislative districts are calling the new Republican drawn maps a “mockery” of federal law and a “total failure of compliance.”
Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill, White House as aid package for Ukraine risks collapse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.
What to know about abortion lawsuits in US courts this week
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.
Texas woman at center of abortion lawsuit leaves state to have procedure
Kate Cox has sought an abortion elsewhere, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is not disclosing her whereabouts.
Kate Cox has sought an abortion elsewhere, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is not disclosing her whereabouts.
Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say
A judge gave Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, permission last week but that decision was put on hold by the state’s all-Republican high court.
A judge gave Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, permission last week but that decision was put on hold by the state’s all-Republican high court.
US aid for Ukraine in jeopardy as GOP ties it to border security
The impasse is deepening in Congress despite dire warnings from the White House about the consequences of inaction in Ukraine.
The impasse is deepening in Congress despite dire warnings from the White House about the consequences of inaction in Ukraine.
Texas Supreme Court stops court order allowing pregnant Dallas woman to have an abortion
In a one-page order, the court said it was temporarily staying Thursday's ruling "without regard to the merits." The case is still pending.
In a one-page order, the court said it was temporarily staying Thursday's ruling "without regard to the merits." The case is still pending.
Texas Supreme Court pauses lower court’s order allowing pregnant woman to have an abortion
The Texas Supreme Court put on hold a judge’s ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis, throwing into limbo an unprecedented challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S.
The Texas Supreme Court put on hold a judge’s ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis, throwing into limbo an unprecedented challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S.
Missouri lawmakers again propose allowing homicide charges for women who have abortions
Some Republican Missouri lawmakers are renewing their call to allow homicide charges against women who have abortions.
Some Republican Missouri lawmakers are renewing their call to allow homicide charges against women who have abortions.
Fans First Act: New bill aims to address flaws in live event ticketing system
“From ensuring fans get refunds for canceled shows to banning speculative ticket sales, this bipartisan legislation will improve the ticketing experience,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar, one of the sponsors of the new bill.
“From ensuring fans get refunds for canceled shows to banning speculative ticket sales, this bipartisan legislation will improve the ticketing experience,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar, one of the sponsors of the new bill.
Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax-related charges in special counsel probe
Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine tax charges in California as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of the president’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the looming 2024 election.
Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine tax charges in California as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of the president’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the looming 2024 election.
GOP-redrawn Georgia congressional map sent to judge for approval
The new Republican-drawn map of Georgia's congressional districts will now head before a judge to try and get his approval.
The new Republican-drawn map of Georgia's congressional districts will now head before a judge to try and get his approval.
Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban
The judge said she would grant a temporary restraining order that would allow Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, to have an abortion. That decision is likely to be appealed by the state.
The judge said she would grant a temporary restraining order that would allow Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, to have an abortion. That decision is likely to be appealed by the state.
House votes to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm in Capitol office building
The Republican censure resolution passed with some Democratic votes, but most Democrats stood by Bowman in opposition of an effort they said lacked credibility and integrity.
The Republican censure resolution passed with some Democratic votes, but most Democrats stood by Bowman in opposition of an effort they said lacked credibility and integrity.
Republican debate takeaways: Presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump
With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.
With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.
Georgia legislature endorses controversial police training center known as ‘Cop City’
The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to back the building of the controversial Atlanta police and fire training center opponents have dubbed "Cop City."
The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to back the building of the controversial Atlanta police and fire training center opponents have dubbed "Cop City."
Kevin McCarthy resigning from Congress, he says
Two months ago, Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker.
Two months ago, Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker.
Republican debate: Nikki Haley targeted by rivals as they all trail Trump
Nikki Haley is facing new criticism in the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls.
Nikki Haley is facing new criticism in the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls.
Biography of the late Rep. John Lewis to be published next fall
An upcoming biography of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis will draw upon hundreds of interviews, along with the civil rights activist's FBI files and materials from a planned book that was never completed.
An upcoming biography of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis will draw upon hundreds of interviews, along with the civil rights activist's FBI files and materials from a planned book that was never completed.
Trump calls on his supporters to 'guard the vote' but what does that mean?
Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.
Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.