Senate OKs stopgap to avert government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine
Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.
Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.
Biden, Harris to attend Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's investiture ceremony
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed in April on a 53-47 vote in the Senate, with three Republican senators joining all Democrats to support her.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed in April on a 53-47 vote in the Senate, with three Republican senators joining all Democrats to support her.
South Carolina legislators unlikely to make abortion laws stricter
The South Carolina House voted Tuesday to reject changes the state Senate made to the current six-week ban. Lawmakers wanted to see a ban on all abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or if the life of the mother was threatened.
The South Carolina House voted Tuesday to reject changes the state Senate made to the current six-week ban. Lawmakers wanted to see a ban on all abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or if the life of the mother was threatened.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s husband files for divorce after 27 years of marriage
Perry Greene, the husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, filed for divorce on Wednesday morning citing an “irretrievably broken” marriage.
Perry Greene, the husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, filed for divorce on Wednesday morning citing an “irretrievably broken” marriage.
Texas 'trigger' abortion ban hearing: Groups sue AG Paxton, want ban declared unconstitutional
The groups say they're being deprived of their constitutional rights and are unable to help Texans receive out-of-state abortions.
The groups say they're being deprived of their constitutional rights and are unable to help Texans receive out-of-state abortions.
Biden keeps US target for refugee admissions at 125,000
President Joe Biden on Tuesday kept the nation’s cap on refugee admissions at 125,000 for the 2023 budget year, despite pressure from advocates to raise it even higher to meet the need after falling far short of that target this year.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday kept the nation’s cap on refugee admissions at 125,000 for the 2023 budget year, despite pressure from advocates to raise it even higher to meet the need after falling far short of that target this year.
Teen intrigue in long-lasting birth control options rises after Roe v. Wade decision
The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has sent many teens rushing to their doctors in search of birth control. Wait times for appointments are growing in some areas, and Planned Parenthood offices are receiving a lot of questions for information.
The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has sent many teens rushing to their doctors in search of birth control. Wait times for appointments are growing in some areas, and Planned Parenthood offices are receiving a lot of questions for information.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fled his home to avoid being served with subpoena, court record says
In an affidavit, a process server said that the state’s top attorney tried to evade him as he attempted to deliver a subpoena from an abortion fund’s lawsuit against the state.
In an affidavit, a process server said that the state’s top attorney tried to evade him as he attempted to deliver a subpoena from an abortion fund’s lawsuit against the state.
Biden’s policy record, forces some Democrats into unusual balancing act
Democrats in competitive midterm election races are lauding many of the Biden administration's policy accomplishments even while distancing themselves from the commander-in-chief himself.
Democrats in competitive midterm election races are lauding many of the Biden administration's policy accomplishments even while distancing themselves from the commander-in-chief himself.
Texas: The Issue Is - Will Texas lawmakers raise the age to buy assault-style rifles?
State Senator Roland Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, said three of his Republican colleagues support raise the age to buy an assault-style rifle in Texas but won’t go public.
State Senator Roland Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, said three of his Republican colleagues support raise the age to buy an assault-style rifle in Texas but won’t go public.
Harris to attend Abe's funeral, visit Asia amid strain between Japan, South Korea
Relations between South Korea and Japan remain strained because of the legacy of Japan’s aggression during World War II.
Relations between South Korea and Japan remain strained because of the legacy of Japan’s aggression during World War II.
Texas vow to ‘eliminate all rapists’ rings hollow at clinics
The constant caseloads in Texas are another example of how Republicans have struggled to defend zero-exception abortion bans.
The constant caseloads in Texas are another example of how Republicans have struggled to defend zero-exception abortion bans.
Gun rights, school safety take center stage at Texas Tribune Festival
Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke sat down for one-on-one interviews at the Texas Tribune Festival and discussed many topics, including gun safety.
Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke sat down for one-on-one interviews at the Texas Tribune Festival and discussed many topics, including gun safety.
Supreme Court leaker still appears to be a mystery: Breyer
Retired Justice Stephen Breyer, speaking with CNN anchor Chris Wallace, said he doesn't believe the person who leaked a draft court opinion on abortion rights has been identified.
Retired Justice Stephen Breyer, speaking with CNN anchor Chris Wallace, said he doesn't believe the person who leaked a draft court opinion on abortion rights has been identified.
Matthew McConaughey tells San Francisco crowd he will consider presidential run
Matthew McConaughey told attendees at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference that it may be inevitable that he runs for president, according to SFGate.
Matthew McConaughey told attendees at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference that it may be inevitable that he runs for president, according to SFGate.
GOP looks to take back Senate, House in upcoming Midterm Elections
Political consultant Sonia Van Meter and James Dickey, president of JD Kee Communications, discuss GOP's new plan.
Political consultant Sonia Van Meter and James Dickey, president of JD Kee Communications, discuss GOP's new plan.
Indiana abortion clinics to reopen after judge blocks state ban
An Indiana judge has blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
An Indiana judge has blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
Kamala Harris to headline Texas Democratic Party fundraiser one month before midterm election
The Oct. 8 event in Austin will mark the Biden administration’s highest-profile political appearance in Texas since Biden and Harris took office.
The Oct. 8 event in Austin will mark the Biden administration’s highest-profile political appearance in Texas since Biden and Harris took office.
Ohio GOP candidate mispresents his military service, records indicate
The Republican candidate claims he was a combat vet who deployed to Afghanistan after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But Military records reveal he only completed a six-month stint helping to load planes at a Qatar airbase.
The Republican candidate claims he was a combat vet who deployed to Afghanistan after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But Military records reveal he only completed a six-month stint helping to load planes at a Qatar airbase.
California congressman rolls out legislation to protect online dating users, curb fraud and deception
"Too many people are deceived, defrauded, or misled by users of online dating apps," California Rep. David Valadao said.
"Too many people are deceived, defrauded, or misled by users of online dating apps," California Rep. David Valadao said.