Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Biden endorses FTC's plan to eliminate hidden fees: 'They sure matter to working folks'
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
Hamas' attack on Israel could benefit Nikki Haley in 2024 presidential race
Nikki Haley, a former U.N. ambassador and former South Carolina governor, has long tried to set herself apart from her GOP 2024 rivals on foreign policy.
Nikki Haley, a former U.N. ambassador and former South Carolina governor, has long tried to set herself apart from her GOP 2024 rivals on foreign policy.
Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
House speaker race: Republicans to select a candidate to replace McCarthy in closed-door vote
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
'Pro-life Spiderman' charged after scaling Chicago skyscraper
A man from Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday morning in West Loop after climbing to the top of the Accenture Tower.
A man from Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday morning in West Loop after climbing to the top of the Accenture Tower.
Republicans divided on far-right move to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, poll shows
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Former NY congressman launches campaign as Santos' legal woes mount
Santos' seat is seen as a key target for New York Democrats who are trying to reverse a series of unexpected losses in last year's congressional elections.
Santos' seat is seen as a key target for New York Democrats who are trying to reverse a series of unexpected losses in last year's congressional elections.
'Stakes have never been higher': Kari Lake launches U.S. Senate campaign with Trump endorsement
Following a failed gubernatorial run in 2022, Kari Lake is launching a bid for the U.S. Senate.
Following a failed gubernatorial run in 2022, Kari Lake is launching a bid for the U.S. Senate.
Kari Lake launches Senate run, endorsed by Trump
Following a failed gubernatorial run in 2022, Kari Lake is running for U.S. Senate in Arizona. She launched her campaign during a rally in Scottsdale on Oct. 10, saying this election cycle will be "crazier and nastier" than the last two election cycles.
Following a failed gubernatorial run in 2022, Kari Lake is running for U.S. Senate in Arizona. She launched her campaign during a rally in Scottsdale on Oct. 10, saying this election cycle will be "crazier and nastier" than the last two election cycles.
Nightly Roundup: New candidate in U.S. Senate race; a detailed look inside the 'house of horrors'
From a new Republican hopeful for the U.S. Senate to a shocking look inside a place some describe as a “house of horrors,” here's a look at some of our top stories.
From a new Republican hopeful for the U.S. Senate to a shocking look inside a place some describe as a “house of horrors,” here's a look at some of our top stories.
Full video: Kari Lake announces U.S. Senate run
Kari Lake announced her formal bid to run for U.S. Senate on Oct. 10 while at a rally in Scottsdale. More than halfway through her announcement, she played a pre-recorded taping of former U.S. President Donald Trump giving her his full endorsement.
Kari Lake announced her formal bid to run for U.S. Senate on Oct. 10 while at a rally in Scottsdale. More than halfway through her announcement, she played a pre-recorded taping of former U.S. President Donald Trump giving her his full endorsement.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
Rep. George Santos charged with stealing donor IDs, making unauthorized credit card charges
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Israel and Saudi Arabia: Why the Saudi response to Hamas attack matters to US
The Hamas attack on Israel is threatening to delay - or even derail - the yearslong push by the U.S. to improve relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Here's why.
The Hamas attack on Israel is threatening to delay - or even derail - the yearslong push by the U.S. to improve relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Here's why.
Florida settles lawsuit over alleged witholding of COVID-19 data
Florida will have to provide COVID-19 data to the public again after a former Democratic state representative settled a lawsuit with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration over the decision two years ago to stop posting information on the virus’ spread online.
Florida will have to provide COVID-19 data to the public again after a former Democratic state representative settled a lawsuit with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration over the decision two years ago to stop posting information on the virus’ spread online.
Kari Lake expected to announce 2024 Senate run
Kari Lake says she will make a huge announcement on her future at a rally on Tuesday night. She reportedly filed paperwork to run as a Republican with the Federal Election Commission last week. Lake lost the governor's race to Democrat Katie Hobbs last year. The Senate seat is currently held by Independent Kyrsten Sinema, who has not formally launched a re-election campaign. The only other major Republican in the race so far is Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego is also running for the Senate seat.
Kari Lake says she will make a huge announcement on her future at a rally on Tuesday night. She reportedly filed paperwork to run as a Republican with the Federal Election Commission last week. Lake lost the governor's race to Democrat Katie Hobbs last year. The Senate seat is currently held by Independent Kyrsten Sinema, who has not formally launched a re-election campaign. The only other major Republican in the race so far is Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego is also running for the Senate seat.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.