Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order, calling decision 'extraordinary and unprecedented'
The Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of the most commonly used method of abortion in the U.S., calling the decision “extraordinary and unprecedented."
The Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of the most commonly used method of abortion in the U.S., calling the decision “extraordinary and unprecedented."
Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
Expelled Tennessee lawmakers may get their seats back
The GOP supermajority expelled the two lawmakers, leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts with no representation in the House.
The GOP supermajority expelled the two lawmakers, leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts with no representation in the House.
Washington Senate votes to ban sale of assault weapons weeks after House approves measure
The Washington state Senate on Saturday approved an assault-weapons ban, a measure long sought by gun-control advocates.
The Washington state Senate on Saturday approved an assault-weapons ban, a measure long sought by gun-control advocates.
Washington judge temporarily halts discontinuation of abortion drug nationwide
Access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the U.S. plunged into uncertainty Friday following conflicting court rulings in Washington and Texas over the legality of the abortion medication mifepristone.
Access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the U.S. plunged into uncertainty Friday following conflicting court rulings in Washington and Texas over the legality of the abortion medication mifepristone.
Gov. Inslee signs bill allowing speed safety cameras in active work zones starting July 2024
Starting July 2024, work zones on Washington state highways will begin using automated speed safety cameras whenever construction crews are present.
Starting July 2024, work zones on Washington state highways will begin using automated speed safety cameras whenever construction crews are present.
Justice Clarence Thomas says he didn't have to disclose luxury trips funded by GOP megadonor
Thomas has accepted luxury trips from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow nearly every year for more than two decades.
Thomas has accepted luxury trips from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow nearly every year for more than two decades.
Idaho school board member attacks governor in profane tweet: 'I’m p---ing on your grave'
A young school board member in Boise, Idaho unleashed a profane social media attack on the governor, saying he will be urinating on his final resting place after he dies.
A young school board member in Boise, Idaho unleashed a profane social media attack on the governor, saying he will be urinating on his final resting place after he dies.
China sanctions Reagan library, others over Taiwan president’s US trip
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California was the site of the rare high-level, bipartisan meeting Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Wednesday for talks with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California was the site of the rare high-level, bipartisan meeting Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Wednesday for talks with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
Rep. James Comer says two county attorneys have asked him how they can 'go after the Bidens'
Rep. James Comer's comments come after Donald Trump was indicted on charges of falsifying business records.
Rep. James Comer's comments come after Donald Trump was indicted on charges of falsifying business records.
Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. challenging Biden in 2024
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.
Kansas passes transgender bathroom bill; Arkansas approves own version of legislation
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.
North Carolina state lawmaker switches parties, gives GOP supermajority
The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.
The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.
Washington buys 30,000 abortion pills ahead of potential federal ruling to discontinue drug
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the state has stockpile purchased 30,000 doses of mifepristone, a pill most commonly used in medically-induced abortions.
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the state has stockpile purchased 30,000 doses of mifepristone, a pill most commonly used in medically-induced abortions.
Asa Hutchinson, former Arkansas governor, is running for president
The former Arkansas governor called another Trump presidential nomination the “worst scenario" for Republicans in 2024.
The former Arkansas governor called another Trump presidential nomination the “worst scenario" for Republicans in 2024.
When could Social Security run out of money? Fund faces insolvency earlier than expected
Social Security and Medicare face long-term shortfalls that could lead to smaller payments.
Social Security and Medicare face long-term shortfalls that could lead to smaller payments.