20 internet providers agree to discount service for low-income Americans

The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.

Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady

The first lady traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.

Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter

U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Donald Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech.

New Arizona law: insurance must cover cancer biomarker tests

The legislation’s signing was hailed by the American Cancer Society, which called biomarker testing a critical step in assessing precision cancer treatments.

Debate over canceling student loan debt sparks political divisions on Capitol Hill

Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.

Arizona officials blast attorney general for election report

Republican officials who oversee elections in Maricopa County issued a blistering retort to GOP Attorney General Mark Brnovich accusing the state’s top lawman of abusing his position and misleading the public about the 2020 election to advance his U.S. Senate campaign.

Donald Trump Jr. reportedly speaks with Jan. 6 committee

The oldest son of former President Donald Trump has met with the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy

The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.

New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.

Judge accepts Derek Chauvin plea deal in federal civil rights case

The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.

JD Vance wins Ohio's GOP Senate primary following Trump endorsement

JD Vance's win ends an exceptionally bitter and expensive Ohio primary contest that, at one point, saw two candidates nearly come to blows on a debate stage.

Brittney Griner now considered wrongfully detained, US officials say

WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.

WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals

Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.

Jan. 6 panel wants testimony from GOP's Mo Brooks, Andy Biggs, Ronny Jackson

The requests to Reps. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Mo Brooks of Alabama and Ronny Jackson of Texas comes after Jan. 6 investigators revealed new evidence of their involvement in then-President Donald Trump’s attempt to stay in power.

Special grand jury seated in Trump election interference investigation in Georgia

Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell makes brief return to Twitter before being banned again

Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.