FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered as prophet for justice, American icon
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was remembered Wednesday at the court in front of grieving family, colleagues and friends as a prophet for justice who persevered against long odds to become an American icon.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was remembered Wednesday at the court in front of grieving family, colleagues and friends as a prophet for justice who persevered against long odds to become an American icon.
Despite long stretch of Democratic victories, Wisconsin has been a battleground for decades
America’s Dairyland is a swing state, and it has been for generations.
America’s Dairyland is a swing state, and it has been for generations.
2020 election: Requesting ballots by email is safe, cybersecurity experts say
In a filing late Monday, eight experts in computer information and engineering joined the American Civil Liberties Union and the Brennan Center for Justice in asking a state appellate court to allow the ballot applications to be accepted by electronic means.
In a filing late Monday, eight experts in computer information and engineering joined the American Civil Liberties Union and the Brennan Center for Justice in asking a state appellate court to allow the ballot applications to be accepted by electronic means.
Sec. Pompeo warns of China influence in state, local governments
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to the Wisconsin Capitol less than six weeks before the election was a first for a secretary of state.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to the Wisconsin Capitol less than six weeks before the election was a first for a secretary of state.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia: An unlikely friendship and an elephant ride in India
The genuine friendship between the liberal Ginsburg and conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, who died in 2016, puzzled many audiences. Ginsburg explained: “The number one reason why I loved Justice Scalia so is he made me laugh.”
The genuine friendship between the liberal Ginsburg and conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, who died in 2016, puzzled many audiences. Ginsburg explained: “The number one reason why I loved Justice Scalia so is he made me laugh.”
Senate GOP report on Joe Biden's son alleges conflict of interest
Two Republican-led Senate committees issued a politically charged report on Wednesday alleging that the work Joe Biden’s son did in Ukraine constituted a conflict of interest for the Obama administration at a time when Biden was engaged in Ukraine policy as vice president.
Two Republican-led Senate committees issued a politically charged report on Wednesday alleging that the work Joe Biden’s son did in Ukraine constituted a conflict of interest for the Obama administration at a time when Biden was engaged in Ukraine policy as vice president.
Biden endorses Carolyn Bourdeaux in Georgia congressional race
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden endorsed Carolyn Bordeaux over Republican Dr. Rich McCormick in the race for Georgia's 7th Congressional District.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden endorsed Carolyn Bordeaux over Republican Dr. Rich McCormick in the race for Georgia's 7th Congressional District.
Cindy McCain rebukes fellow Republican Trump to back Biden for president
Cindy McCain, the widow of Republican Senator and the GOP's 2008 nominee John McCain, has endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president in a rebuke of President Donald Trump by the widow of the Republican Party’s 2008 nominee.
Cindy McCain, the widow of Republican Senator and the GOP's 2008 nominee John McCain, has endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president in a rebuke of President Donald Trump by the widow of the Republican Party’s 2008 nominee.
Rep. Gaetz calls for election bribery probe of Bloomberg over pledge to pay Florida felons' fines
House Judiciary Committee member Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., told "Hannity" Tuesday that he has spoken with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody about potentially launching a bribery investigation into former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
House Judiciary Committee member Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., told "Hannity" Tuesday that he has spoken with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody about potentially launching a bribery investigation into former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
2020 Election: Texas hasn’t voted Democrat since 1976, but the state is in play this year, experts say
The Lone Star State is seeing rapid transformation, and thus it is increasingly becoming known as a highly contested potential battleground state ahead of the 2020 election.
The Lone Star State is seeing rapid transformation, and thus it is increasingly becoming known as a highly contested potential battleground state ahead of the 2020 election.
House easily passes stopgap funding bill, averting government shutdown
In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.
In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.
Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's top Supreme Court pick?
Amy Coney Barrett is hailed by religious conservatives and others on the right as an ideological heir to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Liberals say Barrett’s legal views are too influenced by her Catholic beliefs and fear she could seek to scale back abortion rights.
Amy Coney Barrett is hailed by religious conservatives and others on the right as an ideological heir to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Liberals say Barrett’s legal views are too influenced by her Catholic beliefs and fear she could seek to scale back abortion rights.
Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but assures approval
“If the nominee reaches the Senate floor, I intend to vote based upon their qualifications,” Romney said.
“If the nominee reaches the Senate floor, I intend to vote based upon their qualifications,” Romney said.
GOP has votes to confirm Trump's Supreme Court pick by Nov. 3, Lindsey Graham says
Republicans have the votes to confirm President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick before the Nov. 3 presidential election, according to the Senate Judiciary chairman who will shepherd the nomination through the chamber.
Republicans have the votes to confirm President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick before the Nov. 3 presidential election, according to the Senate Judiciary chairman who will shepherd the nomination through the chamber.
2020 South Cobb High School graduate becomes respected politico
He's just 18 years old but the Georgia teen has already become a reputable source for elections forecasting.
He's just 18 years old but the Georgia teen has already become a reputable source for elections forecasting.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett emerges as Supreme Court favorite, Trump to announce pick by weekend
President Donald Trump says he expects to announce his pick for the Supreme Court on Friday or Saturday, after funeral services for Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
President Donald Trump says he expects to announce his pick for the Supreme Court on Friday or Saturday, after funeral services for Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Georgia voters remember Ruth Bader Ginsberg, debate SCOTUS future
Despite their differing political views, fellow Georgia voters agree the late Supreme Court justice left an indelible print on the fabric of America.
Despite their differing political views, fellow Georgia voters agree the late Supreme Court justice left an indelible print on the fabric of America.
Census Bureau did not order shortening 2020 US resident count, report says
The report by the Office of Inspector General says some agency officials suspect it was made by the White House or the Department of Commerce.
The report by the Office of Inspector General says some agency officials suspect it was made by the White House or the Department of Commerce.
Long history of racial disparity in death penalty cases, think tank report shows
The report by the Death Penalty Information Center says that disparity has roots in the racist lynchings of the past.
The report by the Death Penalty Information Center says that disparity has roots in the racist lynchings of the past.