Early voting for 2022 runoff election ends Dec. 9
Early voting runs until 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 and picks up Tuesday, Dec. 13 for Election Day.
Early voting runs until 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 and picks up Tuesday, Dec. 13 for Election Day.
Lawsuit against doctor who defied Texas abortion law tossed
Lawyers for a doctor who intentionally defied a Texas abortion law that the lawyers called a “bounty-hunting scheme” say a court has dismissed a test of whether members of the public can sue providers who violate the restrictions for at least $10,000 in damages.
Lawyers for a doctor who intentionally defied a Texas abortion law that the lawyers called a “bounty-hunting scheme” say a court has dismissed a test of whether members of the public can sue providers who violate the restrictions for at least $10,000 in damages.
Maxwell Frost, first Gen Z congressman from Florida, denied D.C. apartment over bad credit
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
What Kyrsten Sinema’s switch means for the Senate
Sinema says she won’t caucus with Senate Republicans, so Democrats will still hold the majority next year. And she is expected to continue casting most of her votes with Democrats while separating herself on certain issues.
Sinema says she won’t caucus with Senate Republicans, so Democrats will still hold the majority next year. And she is expected to continue casting most of her votes with Democrats while separating herself on certain issues.
Florida lawmaker resigns after being accused of fraudulently obtaining COVID business loans
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the "Parental Rights in Education" bill resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal COVID-19 loan program for small businesses. Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to call a special election to replace him.
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the "Parental Rights in Education" bill resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal COVID-19 loan program for small businesses. Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to call a special election to replace him.
Arkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in America
Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.
Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.
Texas bill would ban social media for children under 18
A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.
A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.
Congressional Progressive Caucus elects Greg Casar to leadership position
Casar, who easily won election to the newly-redrawn District 35 in the U.S. House of Representatives, will be the CPC Whip which is the third-highest ranking leadership position for the group.
Casar, who easily won election to the newly-redrawn District 35 in the U.S. House of Representatives, will be the CPC Whip which is the third-highest ranking leadership position for the group.
Democrats now have leverage in Congress following Georgia senate runoff result
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County GOP, discuss how Democrats hold majority in the US Senate
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County GOP, discuss how Democrats hold majority in the US Senate
Peru's president ousted by Congress amid political turmoil
The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press
The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez under investigation by House Ethics Committee
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is under a House ethics investigation, according to a statement issued by the House Committee on Ethics on Wednesday.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is under a House ethics investigation, according to a statement issued by the House Committee on Ethics on Wednesday.
Texas Rep. James Talarico files bill to establish redistricting commission
State Representative James Talarico discussed his new bill trying to change the process the state uses to redraw districts each decade.
State Representative James Talarico discussed his new bill trying to change the process the state uses to redraw districts each decade.
What Warnock's victory means for Georgia, Senate Democrats
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.
Warnock claims victory in Senate runoff race
Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend.
Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend.
Trump's Constitution remarks put McConnell, GOP on defense
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says anyone who thinks the Constitution should be suspended would have a “very hard time” becoming president in the United States.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says anyone who thinks the Constitution should be suspended would have a “very hard time” becoming president in the United States.
Georgia voters to decide on country's final Senate race
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, discuss the Senate race in Georgia.
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, discuss the Senate race in Georgia.
Gov. Greg Abbott nominates Flower Mound state senator Jane Nelson to be secretary of state
The announcement comes one day after interim Secretary of State John Scott announced he will step down at the end of the year.
The announcement comes one day after interim Secretary of State John Scott announced he will step down at the end of the year.
Group to deploy armed guards near Georgia polling places during Senate runoff
The New Black Panther Party and other groups say their armed patrols at polling places in Atlanta, Savannah, and other places in Georgia are to protect voters from threats and not to intimidate anyone.
The New Black Panther Party and other groups say their armed patrols at polling places in Atlanta, Savannah, and other places in Georgia are to protect voters from threats and not to intimidate anyone.
Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax and wire fraud
Convicted attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax and wire fraud.
Convicted attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax and wire fraud.
John Scott, Texas’ top elections official, to step down at end of year
Gov. Abbott appointed Scott as secretary of state in Oct. 2021 and served in an interim capacity pending Senate confirmation. He is stepping down right before the legislative session when his appointment would have come up for debate.
Gov. Abbott appointed Scott as secretary of state in Oct. 2021 and served in an interim capacity pending Senate confirmation. He is stepping down right before the legislative session when his appointment would have come up for debate.