Politics

A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.

The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.

Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.

Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.

If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?

The Lachin Corridor has been closed by Azerbaijan since December 12, limiting Artsakh's access to food and medical care.

The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.

GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.

A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.

Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.

Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.

For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.

Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.

The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.