Who will be Trump's running mate in 2024? Some in GOP already lobbying for VP
Donald Trump is seen as the early front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Donald Trump is seen as the early front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers float bill to designate state rifle
Republican lawmakers began circulating a bill Thursday that would designate a lever-action rifle produced in northwestern Wisconsin as the state's official rifle.
Republican lawmakers began circulating a bill Thursday that would designate a lever-action rifle produced in northwestern Wisconsin as the state's official rifle.
Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas
The suit alleges the FDA improperly approved the drug 23 years ago, without doing adequate safety testing.
The suit alleges the FDA improperly approved the drug 23 years ago, without doing adequate safety testing.
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas
A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to abortion medication and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.
A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to abortion medication and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.
Biden signs executive order to strengthen gun background checks
Tuesday's executive order does not change U.S. government policy. Instead, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures.
Tuesday's executive order does not change U.S. government policy. Instead, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures.
Rep. George Santos files paperwork for re-election
The move does not mean he will definitely run for office again.
The move does not mean he will definitely run for office again.
‘Joe Exotic’ wants to run for president in 2024. Yes, he’s still in prison.
The former zookeeper is taking aim at the criminal justice system and his nemesis, animal welfare activist Carole Baskin.
The former zookeeper is taking aim at the criminal justice system and his nemesis, animal welfare activist Carole Baskin.
Ex-Navy pilot who's seen UFOs in flight calls for investigations of aerial phenomena: 'We need to be curious'
Former Navy pilot Ryan Graves is calling on government agencies to investigate UFOs in the skies above the U.S. or risk a threat to "national security."
Former Navy pilot Ryan Graves is calling on government agencies to investigate UFOs in the skies above the U.S. or risk a threat to "national security."
EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The EPA proposed limiting the amount of harmful “forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.
The EPA proposed limiting the amount of harmful “forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.
Nikki Haley proposes entitlement program changes for younger people
Nikki Haley proposes elevating the retirement age “so that it matches life expectancy," an idea the presidential candidate has mentioned during campaign stops.
Nikki Haley proposes elevating the retirement age “so that it matches life expectancy," an idea the presidential candidate has mentioned during campaign stops.
Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82
Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder was best known for getting a family leave bill passed, providing job protection for care of a newborn, sick child or parent.
Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder was best known for getting a family leave bill passed, providing job protection for care of a newborn, sick child or parent.
Texas teachers fight for more funding, speak out against school choice vouchers
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
Texas man sues 3 women accused of helping his ex-wife acquire abortion pill
Two of the defendants named in the lawsuit are friends of the ex-wife. The other defendant is a woman who allegedly delivered the pill used.
Two of the defendants named in the lawsuit are friends of the ex-wife. The other defendant is a woman who allegedly delivered the pill used.
Texas mothers of sons killed from fentanyl overdose call for new school awareness program
Numbers for 2022 are still being calculated, but as of August 2022, there were more than 800 fentanyl-related deaths.
Numbers for 2022 are still being calculated, but as of August 2022, there were more than 800 fentanyl-related deaths.
Senator Mitch McConnell discharged to inpatient facility
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after falling at a private dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel last week.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after falling at a private dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel last week.
Ukrainians who fled to US during Russian invasion can stay, Biden administration says
The move provides relief to Ukrainians whose one-year authorization to stay in the U.S. was set to expire soon.
The move provides relief to Ukrainians whose one-year authorization to stay in the U.S. was set to expire soon.
Donald Trump returns to Iowa planning for more disciplined campaign
The former president returns to Iowa Monday as his team focuses on building the data and digital engagement some feel he will need to persuade Iowa voters to participate in state caucuses next year.
The former president returns to Iowa Monday as his team focuses on building the data and digital engagement some feel he will need to persuade Iowa voters to participate in state caucuses next year.
Texas Senate’s priority bills on higher ed would end tenure, diversity policies
The bills are part of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s list of priorities and, if passed as filed, could have profound impacts on how Texas universities recruit top faculty and other employees.
The bills are part of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s list of priorities and, if passed as filed, could have profound impacts on how Texas universities recruit top faculty and other employees.
House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law, which courts have historically ruled falls under federal purview.
House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law, which courts have historically ruled falls under federal purview.



















