How the Donald Trump fake electors scheme became a 'corrupt plan,' according to indictment

The indictment detailed Tuesday that when the former president couldn't persuade state officials to illegally swing the election in his favor, he and his Republican allies began recruiting a slate of fake electors in seven battleground states.

Trump's defamation lawsuit against CNN over 'the Big Lie' dismissed

The former U.S. president was seeking punitive damages of $475 million. But a judge said Friday in his ruling that Donald Trump's defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements.

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.

US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.

Rudy Giuliani should be disbarred for pursuing Trump's false election claims, panel says

Giuliani has already had his New York law license suspended for false statements he made after the election. The Washington review panel's work will now go to the D.C. Court of Appeals for a final decision.

Fed-up parents in Senate push for ban of social media for kids

A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.

After calls to resign, Dianne Feinstein seeks Judiciary replacement

Recuperating U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked Wednesday to be temporarily replaced on the Judiciary Committee, shortly after two House Democrats called on her to resign after her extended absence from Washington.

Rep. Barbara Lee officially launches U.S. Senate campaign

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) officially announced on Tuesday she's running to replace U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. Lee spoke to KTVU in the first TV interview of her campaign.

Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.