House OKs bill letting undocumented immigrants seek damages from employers
Like California's controversial Assembly Bill 5, one of the PRO Act's stated purposes is to end worker misclassification and stop employers from denying workers benefits by doing so. It passed in a 224-194 vote, mostly along party lines.
Like California's controversial Assembly Bill 5, one of the PRO Act's stated purposes is to end worker misclassification and stop employers from denying workers benefits by doing so. It passed in a 224-194 vote, mostly along party lines.
New Hampshire primary is Tuesday, Feb. 11 — Here’s what you need to know
This event helps determine who the Democratic candidate — and potentially future president — will be.
This event helps determine who the Democratic candidate — and potentially future president — will be.
Report: Trump hotels bill Secret Service at rates as high as $650 per night
Those close to the Trump administration claim the U.S. Secret Service only pays minimal rates to use Trump Organization properties. But documents show the security force is being billed much higher, The Washington Post reported.
Those close to the Trump administration claim the U.S. Secret Service only pays minimal rates to use Trump Organization properties. But documents show the security force is being billed much higher, The Washington Post reported.
Hillary Clinton says her joining Democratic ticket as VP nominee is 'not going to happen'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton downplayed any possibility Thursday that she would be asked to serve as the Democratic nominee's running mate.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton downplayed any possibility Thursday that she would be asked to serve as the Democratic nominee's running mate.
Georgia lawmaker on public safety committee caught texting and driving
After what a motorist describes as a near dangerous collision, he took pictures of the driver texting. The driver is Rep. Bill Werkheiser, who sits on the Public Safety Committee.
After what a motorist describes as a near dangerous collision, he took pictures of the driver texting. The driver is Rep. Bill Werkheiser, who sits on the Public Safety Committee.
AP unable to declare winner of Iowa caucuses
The Associated Press said Thursday that it is unable to declare a winner of Iowa's Democratic caucuses.
The Associated Press said Thursday that it is unable to declare a winner of Iowa's Democratic caucuses.
Texas legislators voice support for CROWN Act
The CROWN Act, which stands for "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, commonly associated with race. The CROWN Act addresses unfair grooming policies that have a disparate impact on Black children, women, and men.
The CROWN Act, which stands for "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, commonly associated with race. The CROWN Act addresses unfair grooming policies that have a disparate impact on Black children, women, and men.
‘Total acquittal:’ Trump delivers impeachment 'victory' speech from White House
President Donald Trump held a “victory” speech in the White House Tuesday, one day after the Senate acquitted him in his impeachment trial.
President Donald Trump held a “victory” speech in the White House Tuesday, one day after the Senate acquitted him in his impeachment trial.
DNC calls for a 'recanvass' of Iowa caucus results after delays
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee called for the recanvass in order to “assure public confidence in the results.”
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee called for the recanvass in order to “assure public confidence in the results.”
Capitol Police give 'all-clear' on suspicious substance at Rep. Adam Schiff’s office
Capitol Police responded to reports of a suspicious substance at Rep. Adam Schiff's office in the Rayburn building on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Capitol Police responded to reports of a suspicious substance at Rep. Adam Schiff's office in the Rayburn building on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Trump unleashes fury at impeachment enemies at prayer event
“They have done everything possible to destroy us and by so doing very badly hurt our nation,” said Trump, who triumphantly held up copies of two newspapers with huge "ACQUITTED!" headlines as he took the stage.
“They have done everything possible to destroy us and by so doing very badly hurt our nation,” said Trump, who triumphantly held up copies of two newspapers with huge "ACQUITTED!" headlines as he took the stage.
Trump courts black voters, but opposition remains deep
Trump went out of his way to reach out to black voters during his speech Tuesday, touting several initiatives ahead of the November election. But recent polls paint a bleak picture for Trump with black voters.
Trump went out of his way to reach out to black voters during his speech Tuesday, touting several initiatives ahead of the November election. But recent polls paint a bleak picture for Trump with black voters.
Republicans head to March runoff in Georgia Senate race
Two Republicans are headed to a runoff election next month for a south Georgia state Senate seat, after no candidate won a majority of votes Tuesday.
Two Republicans are headed to a runoff election next month for a south Georgia state Senate seat, after no candidate won a majority of votes Tuesday.
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg capitalizes on Iowa chaos by doubling TV ad spending
After all the confusion in Iowa, Bloomberg, who’s fueling his campaign with his vast, $60 billion fortune, authorized his advisers Tuesday morning to double television spending, a Bloomberg spokesperson confirmed.
After all the confusion in Iowa, Bloomberg, who’s fueling his campaign with his vast, $60 billion fortune, authorized his advisers Tuesday morning to double television spending, a Bloomberg spokesperson confirmed.
Black History Month theme highlights voting struggles spanning from 1800s to 2020
This year's Black History Month theme highlights over a century of voting struggles for black Americans.
This year's Black History Month theme highlights over a century of voting struggles for black Americans.
Adoption bill would allow agencies to refuse Georgia families
A new bill filed Wednesday would allow adoption agencies in Georgia to refuse to work with people on religious or moral grounds.
A new bill filed Wednesday would allow adoption agencies in Georgia to refuse to work with people on religious or moral grounds.
Georgia legislature hits pause button over budget battle
The Georgia General Assembly has agreed to take nearly two weeks off so that they can hold additional budget hearings.
The Georgia General Assembly has agreed to take nearly two weeks off so that they can hold additional budget hearings.
Georgia Senate panel approves raising age on vaping products
The new bill would raise the age a person must be to purchase vaping products to 21, require schools to teach the dangers of vaping, and more
The new bill would raise the age a person must be to purchase vaping products to 21, require schools to teach the dangers of vaping, and more
Georgia legislature takes break to try to ease budget worries
Georgia's lawmakers are taking an unscheduled break to try to patch up the state's ailing budget.
Georgia's lawmakers are taking an unscheduled break to try to patch up the state's ailing budget.
Trump surprises Philadelphia 4th grader with 'opportunity scholarship' at State of the Union
President Trump surprised a fourth-grade student from Philadelphia with an "opportunity scholarship" during his third State of the Union address Tuesday night.
President Trump surprised a fourth-grade student from Philadelphia with an "opportunity scholarship" during his third State of the Union address Tuesday night.