Rep. Dean Phillips won’t seek reelection to Congress

Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips has announced that he won’t be running for reelection to Congress in 2024. 

Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect

The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.

Geert Wilders known as the 'Dutch Donald Trump' has massive win in Netherlands election

Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.

NRA praises court order striking down Maryland's ‘draconian’ handgun law

A federal court Tuesday struck down a Maryland gun law as overly "burdensome," in a win the National Rifle Association (NRA) is calling a "significant victory" for Second Amendment rights. 

Cindy McCain talks about her new book, life without her late husband

Cindy McCain is a mother and wife, and has led her family's beer distribution company for many years. Her newest title is executive director of the World Food Program.

Trump and opponents both appeal decision allowing him on Colorado ballot

Both a liberal group that sought to disqualify Donald Trump and the former president himself on Monday night appealed a Colorado judge's ruling that Trump “engaged in insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021 but can stay on the state's ballot.

Mohave County decides against hand-counting all ballots in 2024 election

Amid concerns over the cost and worries over legality, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors voted against doing a hand count of votes in elections next year.

UArizona students, staff stage sit-in
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The sit-in, which happened at UArizona's College of Education, took place in protest of the university's decision to place two professors on leave after they held a class discussion about Israel and Gaza. The discussion led to many students and people across the country calling the two antisemitic and factually wrong, but some students, along with some educators, say the decision to suspend the professors violates academic freedom on campus.

Juan Ciscomani & Jason Beck | Newsmaker
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In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we sit down with Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani for an interview. We also spoke with Peoria Mayor Jason Beck, who recently traveled to Israel, and saw the devastations left behind by the Hamas attack that preceded Israel's counterattack.

Javier Milei, a fervent right-wing populist, secures Argentina's presidency

Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.

The No Labels party asked its supporters if they would pay $100 to help choose its 2024 nominee

No Labels, a political organization that has alarmed some Democrats with talk of launching a third-party presidential candidate, has contemplated requiring a donation of at least $100 in order to cast a ballot at the group's upcoming nominating convention.

Rashida Tlaib event at ASU canceled; university accused of censorship

An event that was set to feature U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib was cancelled by ASU officials, because the event was reportedly not properly registered with the university. The turn of events have some people criticizing the university of practicing censorship.

George Santos facing expulsion once again
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The New York Congressman, who has been at the center of multiple controversies in recent years, is once again the target of an expulsion resolution. The resolution, which was filed by the House Ethics Committee, calls George Santos 'unfit to serve' because of 'egregious violations.' Santos has already said he will not be running for re-election.

Biden approval ratings down to 40%, polls show
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New polls show just how challenging 2024 will be for President Joe Biden. His approval ratings are down to just 40% among registered voters. His biggest challenge continues to be the economy, as 89% of Americans feel very concerned about inflation.