Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
Congress breaks for August recess with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall
"We're going to scare the hell out of the American people before we get this done," said Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.
"We're going to scare the hell out of the American people before we get this done," said Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.
State looks to spend $1B to address encampments
Friday WSDOT and Seattle Police worked to clear out charred debris from the encampment where a massive fire burned last week.
Friday WSDOT and Seattle Police worked to clear out charred debris from the encampment where a massive fire burned last week.
Biden signs executive order to overhaul military justice code for sexual assault victims
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
Biden announces steps to offer relief from extreme heat as record temperatures continue
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
GOP leader McConnell freezes during news conference at Capitol
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax crimes after agreement falls through
Hunter Biden was charged last month with two misdemeanor tax crimes of failure to pay taxes.
Hunter Biden was charged last month with two misdemeanor tax crimes of failure to pay taxes.
Whistleblower claims US is concealing program that captures UFOs
David Grusch, a retired major general, claims the U.S. has had information about "non-human" activity since the 1930s.
David Grusch, a retired major general, claims the U.S. has had information about "non-human" activity since the 1930s.
Republicans may launch impeachment inquiry into President Biden, House Speaker says
So far, congressional probes have not proven any wrongdoing by President Joe Biden, the House Speaker said.
So far, congressional probes have not proven any wrongdoing by President Joe Biden, the House Speaker said.
DOJ to make prosecutor in Hunter Biden case available to testify before Congress
The offer by the Justice Department on Monday sets up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware come in soon for a closed-door interview.
The offer by the Justice Department on Monday sets up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware come in soon for a closed-door interview.
Lawmakers claim UFO 'cover-ups' from Pentagon, military as witnesses head to Congress
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
NAACP decries 'targeted attacks' on controversial Lynnwood council member
The NAACP held a press conference Thursday to address the controversy around Lynnwood council member Joshua Binda, however the event turned into a yelling match.
The NAACP held a press conference Thursday to address the controversy around Lynnwood council member Joshua Binda, however the event turned into a yelling match.
Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Trump and his legal problems overshadow DeSantis campaigning in South Carolina
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a brief news conference Tuesday as part of a shift in strategy for his presidential campaign, but the governor took only four questions, almost all of which centered on the party’s front-runner Donald Trump.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a brief news conference Tuesday as part of a shift in strategy for his presidential campaign, but the governor took only four questions, almost all of which centered on the party’s front-runner Donald Trump.
Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal faces backlash after calling Israel a 'racist state'
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, representing Washington's 7th congressional district, faced criticism following her recent remarks calling Israel a "racist state."
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, representing Washington's 7th congressional district, faced criticism following her recent remarks calling Israel a "racist state."
GOP might stop FBI from moving headquarters in wake of agency's Trump probes
The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy.
The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy.
Americans widely pessimistic about democracy in US, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect
A judge is still considering abortion advocates’ request to put the restrictions on hold.
A judge is still considering abortion advocates’ request to put the restrictions on hold.
Alabama senator blocking over 260 military nominations, including America's top officer
One of the 260-plus military nominations on hold by Senator Tommy Tuberville is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, America's top military officer.
One of the 260-plus military nominations on hold by Senator Tommy Tuberville is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, America's top military officer.