Gun control standoff heats up in Virginia as 'sanctuaries' grow, big votes loom
A battle over gun control in Virginia with national implications is heating up as the legislature prepares to vote on sweeping new restrictions and localities band together to defy them in growing numbers.
A battle over gun control in Virginia with national implications is heating up as the legislature prepares to vote on sweeping new restrictions and localities band together to defy them in growing numbers.
Super Tuesday an ‘important thermometer’ of voter support for candidates looking to clinch nomination
While Iowa and New Hampshire get much of the hype during primary season, equally important if not more is Super Tuesday — a day early on in an election year when voters in roughly a dozen states go to the polls.
While Iowa and New Hampshire get much of the hype during primary season, equally important if not more is Super Tuesday — a day early on in an election year when voters in roughly a dozen states go to the polls.
More than 200 members of Congress call for Supreme Court to ‘reconsider’ Roe v. Wade
Mostly Republican members of Congress filed an amicus brief that called for the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade or even overrule it.
Mostly Republican members of Congress filed an amicus brief that called for the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade or even overrule it.
Georgia’s new GOP senator plans ‘no’ vote on removing Trump
Kelly Loeffler said Thursday she plans to vote against removing President Donald Trump from office.
Kelly Loeffler said Thursday she plans to vote against removing President Donald Trump from office.
Judge denies request to keep North Texas baby on life support
A judge on Thursday denied the extension of a restraining order keeping a North Texas baby on life support at Cook Children’s Medical Center.
A judge on Thursday denied the extension of a restraining order keeping a North Texas baby on life support at Cook Children’s Medical Center.
New chairman announced for Georgia House Rules Committee
A Republican from Columbus has been named chairman of the powerful Georgia House Rules Committee.
A Republican from Columbus has been named chairman of the powerful Georgia House Rules Committee.
North Korea leader promises look at new weapon soon
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the Trump administration of dragging its feet in nuclear negotiations and warned that his country will soon show a new strategic weapon to the world as its bolsters its nuclear deterrent in face of “gangster-like” U.S. sanctions and pressure.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the Trump administration of dragging its feet in nuclear negotiations and warned that his country will soon show a new strategic weapon to the world as its bolsters its nuclear deterrent in face of “gangster-like” U.S. sanctions and pressure.
LULAC loses iconic civil rights leader Benny Martinez at 85
Benny Martinez's daughter, Loretta Martinez Williams, said he died peacefully of natural causes in Olmito, Texas, following a long bout with several illnesses. He was 85.
Benny Martinez's daughter, Loretta Martinez Williams, said he died peacefully of natural causes in Olmito, Texas, following a long bout with several illnesses. He was 85.
New voting machines delivered to DeKalb County
DeKalb County received the largest delivery made to date, of Georgia’s new voting equipment.
DeKalb County received the largest delivery made to date, of Georgia’s new voting equipment.
Judge: Protester's lawsuit against the city of Atlanta can move forward
A federal court votes unanimously to allow a lawsuit filed by police protestor Corey Toole to move forward to trial.
A federal court votes unanimously to allow a lawsuit filed by police protestor Corey Toole to move forward to trial.
Rep. John Lewis announces stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Rep. John Lewis announces his diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Rep. John Lewis announces his diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanks President Trump for helping foil terrorist acts in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.
Federal judge won't undo Georgia voter purge
A federal judge ruled Friday that he won't undo Georgia's efforts to remove almost 100,000 voters from its rolls.
A federal judge ruled Friday that he won't undo Georgia's efforts to remove almost 100,000 voters from its rolls.
Elizabeth Warren targets ultra-wealthy with 2-percent wealth tax to fund Medicare for All, free college
There may be three billionaires running for president but that hasn’t stopped many Democratic candidates from railing against the ultra-wealthy, especially Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
There may be three billionaires running for president but that hasn’t stopped many Democratic candidates from railing against the ultra-wealthy, especially Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
FDA: It's illegal to sell tobacco or vaping products to anyone under 21
The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.
The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.
CBC removes Donald Trump's scene from 'Home Alone 2' broadcast: report
Donald Trump's cameo in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" was cut from the film by the Canadian Broadcast Company this week, according to a new report.
Donald Trump's cameo in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" was cut from the film by the Canadian Broadcast Company this week, according to a new report.
States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts
Local officials once had limited responsibilities on election days. Now they're on the front lines of efforts to defend U.S. elections from an attack by Russia, China or other foreign threats.
Local officials once had limited responsibilities on election days. Now they're on the front lines of efforts to defend U.S. elections from an attack by Russia, China or other foreign threats.
The history behind Iowa as the first presidential caucus
In just over a month on Feb. 3, Iowans will gather as they do every four years on what is usually a frigid cold night, to take part in the nation’s first presidential caucus.
In just over a month on Feb. 3, Iowans will gather as they do every four years on what is usually a frigid cold night, to take part in the nation’s first presidential caucus.
Trumps wish Americans 'Merry Christmas'
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are wishing Americans a Merry Christmas as they celebrate the holiday with their family in Florida.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are wishing Americans a Merry Christmas as they celebrate the holiday with their family in Florida.
JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display
Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.
Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.