Lawmakers look to increase penalties for airline disruptions
A holiday travel disruption caused more than two million passengers to have their plans upended and took airlines a week to recover.
A holiday travel disruption caused more than two million passengers to have their plans upended and took airlines a week to recover.
Gov. Sarah Sanders to deliver GOP response to Biden address
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech next week.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech next week.
House GOP votes to oust Democrat Omar from major committee
The Republican-led House voted after raucous debate Thursday to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from the chamber's Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments.
The Republican-led House voted after raucous debate Thursday to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from the chamber's Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments.
Republicans prepare to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs panel
A procedural vote Wednesday in the House showed unified Republican support in moving to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
A procedural vote Wednesday in the House showed unified Republican support in moving to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
Rep. George Santos says he won't serve on his 2 committees for now
Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York has told his Republican colleagues that he is temporarily stepping down from his 2 congressional committees.
Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York has told his Republican colleagues that he is temporarily stepping down from his 2 congressional committees.
Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral, White House says
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.
2023 poll: What is America’s biggest problem right now?
It’s not inflation, it’s not the economy, and it’s not racism, according to a Gallup poll taken this month.
It’s not inflation, it’s not the economy, and it’s not racism, according to a Gallup poll taken this month.
George Santos' ex-boyfriend speaks out
Pedro Vilarva, who claims to be Rep. George Santos' ex-boyfriend, claims Santos stole his cellphone and sold it for cash, among other lies.
Pedro Vilarva, who claims to be Rep. George Santos' ex-boyfriend, claims Santos stole his cellphone and sold it for cash, among other lies.
Abortion in Minnesota: Walz signs 'fundamental right' to abortion into state law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
David Durenberger, former US senator from Minnesota, dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.
Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.
Gov. Greg Abbott hires 'border czar' to accelerate wall construction
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the creation of a Texas “border czar” and said he has appointed a recently retired Border Patrol agent to that position who will “tap his expertise to deploy strategies that reduce illegal immigration and keep our community safe.”
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the creation of a Texas “border czar” and said he has appointed a recently retired Border Patrol agent to that position who will “tap his expertise to deploy strategies that reduce illegal immigration and keep our community safe.”
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress on app's privacy, data security
The head of TikTok was called to testify on Capitol Hill in a surprise announcement on Monday amid serious allegations about data mining by the Chinese social media app.
The head of TikTok was called to testify on Capitol Hill in a surprise announcement on Monday amid serious allegations about data mining by the Chinese social media app.
Texas: The Issue Is - Should places where drag shows are held be classified as sexually oriented business?
Three North Texas Republicans are pushing to ban children from drag shows. Frisco Rep. Jared Patterson wants to go a step further, making businesses change their classification to a sexually oriented business.
Three North Texas Republicans are pushing to ban children from drag shows. Frisco Rep. Jared Patterson wants to go a step further, making businesses change their classification to a sexually oriented business.
Bill filed in Texas House to withhold state funds from universities that teach critical race theory
HB 1607, filed by Republican state Rep. Cody Harris, would make institutions of higher learning ineligible to receive state funds if they teach critical race theory.
HB 1607, filed by Republican state Rep. Cody Harris, would make institutions of higher learning ineligible to receive state funds if they teach critical race theory.
Ronna McDaniel wins bid for RNC chair after fierce campaign
With the victory, Ronna McDaniel becomes the longest-serving RNC chair since the Civil War.
With the victory, Ronna McDaniel becomes the longest-serving RNC chair since the Civil War.
Gov. Greg Abbott not giving up COVID-era powers: Report
Earlier this month, Gov. Abbott extended his COVID-related executive orders under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975.
Earlier this month, Gov. Abbott extended his COVID-related executive orders under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975.
Gov. Abbott won’t give up COVID-era power until Texas lawmakers ban vaccine mandates, strengthen border
Abbott doubles down on his long-standing call to lawmakers to prohibit local governments from enacting mask and vaccine mandates.
Abbott doubles down on his long-standing call to lawmakers to prohibit local governments from enacting mask and vaccine mandates.
Mike Pence says 'mistakes were made' in handling of classified documents
The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.
The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.
Video evidence suggests Alex Murdaugh gave an inaccurate timeline of events
Alex Murdaugh’s comments to police about his whereabouts around the time his wife and son were fatally shot may not have been accurate.
Alex Murdaugh’s comments to police about his whereabouts around the time his wife and son were fatally shot may not have been accurate.