Not enough evidence Georgia's election laws are racially discriminatory, federal judge rules
Certain challenged provisions in Georgia's 2021 election law can stand, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.
Certain challenged provisions in Georgia's 2021 election law can stand, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
House speaker race: Republicans to select a candidate to replace McCarthy in closed-door vote
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
'Pro-life Spiderman' charged after scaling Chicago skyscraper
A man from Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday morning in West Loop after climbing to the top of the Accenture Tower.
A man from Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday morning in West Loop after climbing to the top of the Accenture Tower.
Republicans divided on far-right move to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, poll shows
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
Rep. George Santos charged with stealing donor IDs, making unauthorized credit card charges
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Biden participated in special counsel interview regarding classified documents investigation
The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.
The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.
Here's how third-party, independent candidates might threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
Two political outsiders have taken steps to launch independent or third-party presidential bids over the past week. The rise of outside candidates in 2024 reflects the unpopularity of the Democratic and Republican parties, led by President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Two political outsiders have taken steps to launch independent or third-party presidential bids over the past week. The rise of outside candidates in 2024 reflects the unpopularity of the Democratic and Republican parties, led by President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Georgia senator on trip with mother to Israel says he is safe and being 'well taken care of'
A member of the Georgia Senate is currently on a trip to Israel with his mother, according to posts on social media.
A member of the Georgia Senate is currently on a trip to Israel with his mother, according to posts on social media.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run for president as independent and drop his Democratic primary bid
The decision by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. adds a wrinkle to a 2024 race that's heading toward a likely rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
The decision by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. adds a wrinkle to a 2024 race that's heading toward a likely rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Some members in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and raise Taiwan's. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv's
For some in Congress, Taiwan and Ukraine are rivals for a limited pool of U.S. military assistance. And seeing China as a bigger threat to the U.S. than Russia, lawmakers argue for doing more to arm Taiwan and stopping the flow of money to Ukraine.
For some in Congress, Taiwan and Ukraine are rivals for a limited pool of U.S. military assistance. And seeing China as a bigger threat to the U.S. than Russia, lawmakers argue for doing more to arm Taiwan and stopping the flow of money to Ukraine.
Georgia leaders react to conflict between Israel, Hamas
Georgia leaders took to social media Saturday to express their concern and loyalty to Israel following a surprise attack by the militant group Hamas.
Georgia leaders took to social media Saturday to express their concern and loyalty to Israel following a surprise attack by the militant group Hamas.
Meta, X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
Bret Baier's House Speaker interviews called off after candidates drop out
A televised “joint interview" between the three candidates for U.S. House Speaker has been called off after they pulled out of the Fox News event.
A televised “joint interview" between the three candidates for U.S. House Speaker has been called off after they pulled out of the Fox News event.
Alabama Gov. Ivey sending 275 National Guard troops to Mexico border: ‘Every state has become a border state'
Ivey is the latest Republican governor to send National Guard soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border amid pleas from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Ivey is the latest Republican governor to send National Guard soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border amid pleas from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Donald Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Trump endorses Jim Jordan to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"