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.
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.
A federal judge held a hearing on Wednesday to determine if Georgia's newly redrawn district maps comply with his order.
Georgia's groundbreaking donation tax credit program transforms lives for former foster youth
Foster kids often face unique challenges when they age out of the system.
Foster kids often face unique challenges when they age out of the system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lawsuit says Georgia's lieutenant governor should be disqualified for acting as Trump elector
The lawsuit comes as a decision remains in limbo on whether to prosecute the Republican on state charges, due to a lack of a special prosecutor willing to take the case.
The lawsuit comes as a decision remains in limbo on whether to prosecute the Republican on state charges, due to a lack of a special prosecutor willing to take the case.
Mexico's president calls for state prosecutor's ouster after 12 killed at holiday party
Mexico's president has called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence.
Mexico's president has called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
The House has authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
The House has authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Hunter Biden responds to GOP subpoena: 'What are they afraid of?'
“What are they afraid of? I’m here, I’m ready," Hunter Biden said outside the Capitol.
“What are they afraid of? I’m here, I’m ready," Hunter Biden said outside the Capitol.
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.
Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.
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.