January 6 hearing: Trump pressured Justice Department to call election 'corrupt'

Former top Justice Department officials have testified to the Jan. 6 committee that President Donald Trump hounded the department to pursue his false election fraud claims.

Biden reacts to Supreme Court gun decision: 'Deeply disappointed'

President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.

Federal agents search home of Trump-era Justice Dept. official

Federal agents have searched the Virginia home of a Trump-era Justice Department official who championed efforts by President Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Wisconsin election investigator says he deleted records

The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice hired to investigate President Joe Biden's victory in the battleground state testified Thursday that he routinely deleted records, and deactivated a personal email account, even after receiving open records requests.

Gas Tax holiday: What you should know as calls continue for relief amid high inflation

As discussions continue over President Joe Biden's proposal for a federal gas tax holiday that he claims can provide relief for drivers, here's what you should know about the gas tax, what it's used for, and why some say a gas tax holiday might not work.

Arizona Republican calls push to overturn 2020 election ‘juvenile’

Arizona’s Republican state House Speaker Rusty Bowers, who testified Tuesday in person before the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, spoke about phone calls from former President Donald Trump and his allies asking him to decertify Arizona’s legitimate electors and replace them.

Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter

The State Department in May designated Brittney Griner as wrongfully detained, moving her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, who is effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator.

Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes

Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.

Arizona AG Brnovich sues Scottsdale board for alleged open meeting violations

According to the attorney general’s complaint, board members also violated the law when they cut off speakers who tried to give input on any other topic including a proposed mask mandate that was also on the agenda.

Brittney Griner detention: Putin spokesman denies WNBA star being held hostage

"She violated Russian law, and now she’s being prosecuted. It’s not about being a hostage. There are lots of American citizens here. They’re enjoying their freedoms… but you have to obey the laws," Peskov told the outlet.

Wife of WNBA's Griner says scheduled call never happened; U.S. officials say 'logistical error' to blame

WNBA star Brittney Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple’s fourth anniversary on June 18, but they never connected since the phone line at the embassy was not staffed, Cherelle Griner said.

Rally held in Phoenix for WNBA star Brittney Griner as she remains in Russian jail
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The rally, which was put on by a group called the Shining Light Foundation, aims to raise continued awareness for Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'

The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."

January 6 hearing: Local 'heroes' rebuffed Trump, then faced threats

The panel focused on Trump’s efforts to undo Joe Biden’s victory in a most local way — by leaning on officials in key battleground states to reject ballots outright or to submit alternative electors for the final tally in Congress.

Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot

The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.

Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter deal gets board endorsement

Twitter’s board has recommended unanimously that shareholders approve the proposed $44 billion sale of the company to billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday.