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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Washington's stance on immigration shifts to right amid GOP push for stricter border measures

The immigration debate now focuses on measures to keep migrants out as Republicans sense they have the upper hand. A bipartisan group of senators tasked with finding a U.S.-Mexico border deal this week is running out of time to reach an agreement.