Bernard Kalb, longtime newsman-turned State Dept. spokesman, dies at 100
Bernard Kalb was a former television reporter for CBS and NBC - who also quit his job as a State Department spokesman to protest a U.S. government disinformation campaign.
Bernard Kalb was a former television reporter for CBS and NBC - who also quit his job as a State Department spokesman to protest a U.S. government disinformation campaign.
How will Georgia lawmakers decide to spend $6.6B cash surplus?
Georgia’s giant hill of money looms over state lawmakers as the 2023 session begins Monday.
Georgia’s giant hill of money looms over state lawmakers as the 2023 session begins Monday.
McCarthy elected House speaker after 4 days of votes and 15 ballots
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
West Virginia lawmaker who was imprisoned for Jan. 6 riot involvement seeks House seat
A former West Virginia lawmaker who served three months in prison for his participation in the Jan. 6th Capitol riot says he's running for Congress.
A former West Virginia lawmaker who served three months in prison for his participation in the Jan. 6th Capitol riot says he's running for Congress.
Idaho court tosses lawsuits aiming to block abortion bans
Idaho's Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood.
Idaho's Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood.
House adjourns for 3rd day without speaker, GOP clash over McCarthy drags on
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
14 times Congress couldn’t decide on a House speaker after the 1st-round vote
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy loses 6th speaker vote
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
South Carolina’s top court strikes down state’s abortion ban
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Twitter plans to relax ban on political advertising
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.
Incoming California congressman takes oath of office on Superman comic
If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?
If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?
Widow and banker go to runoff for Georgia House seat of ex-speaker Ralston
The widow of former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston and a Blue Ridge banker will face off in a Jan. 31 runoff after none of five Republicans won a majority in a special election Tuesday to fill Ralston’s seat in House District 7. The seat covers Fannin and Gilmer counties, and part of Dawson County in north Georgia.
The widow of former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston and a Blue Ridge banker will face off in a Jan. 31 runoff after none of five Republicans won a majority in a special election Tuesday to fill Ralston’s seat in House District 7. The seat covers Fannin and Gilmer counties, and part of Dawson County in north Georgia.
Biden visits Kentucky with McConnell to highlight funding for aging bridge
The Brent Spence Bridge, which connects Cincinnati and northern Kentucky, was declared functionally obsolete by the Federal Highway Administration in the 1990s.
The Brent Spence Bridge, which connects Cincinnati and northern Kentucky, was declared functionally obsolete by the Federal Highway Administration in the 1990s.
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Explainer: What to expect on Day 2 of House speaker election after McCarthy falls short
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes to secure speakership, House adjourns
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
How the House of Representatives elects a speaker
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for Republicans and Democrats
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
Georgia governor signs executive order to fill Danny Rampey's House seat
Two weeks after the arrest of newly-elected Georgia House of Representatives member-elect Danny Rampey, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order to have his seat filled.
Two weeks after the arrest of newly-elected Georgia House of Representatives member-elect Danny Rampey, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order to have his seat filled.
These new Georgia laws go into effect in 2023
Georgia will start the new year with significant changes including mental health coverage in insurance plans, new tax credits, and ways parents can challenge education materials they believe are harmful.
Georgia will start the new year with significant changes including mental health coverage in insurance plans, new tax credits, and ways parents can challenge education materials they believe are harmful.