House GOP push anti-abortion measures after gaining majority

Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.

Arizona Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly tour Yuma border

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema lead a group of U.S. senators to the southern border on Jan. 10. Tuesday's visit to Yuma follows the bi-partisan group's tour in El Paso, Texas, where resources are strained from a flood of migrants.

Biden 'surprised' government records were found at former office

President Joe Biden says he was “surprised’ when he was informed that government records were found by his attorneys at a former office space in Washington.

Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops

The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.

Buu Nygren sworn in as next Navajo Nation president

Buu Nygren beat out incumbent President Jonathan Nez in the tribe’s general election by about 3,500 votes in the midterm election.

Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions

President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.

New North Carolina congressman says Cawthorn didn't forward casework

New U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says the office of predecessor Madison Cawthorn left his staff unaware of pending constituent requests and casework.

Biden classified documents: How the case is (and isn’t) similar to Trump’s

Classified documents were discovered in Biden’s former office, drawing questions and criticisms about how his case is being treated verse Trump's.

House Republicans to launch investigations into FBI, China

House Republicans are moving Tuesday to swiftly establish the marquee investigations of their new majority, voting to create panels focused on China and what they assert is rampant abuse of power in the federal government.

Pro-Trump commentator Diamond of ‘Diamond and Silk’ dies at 51

The official Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed Lynette Hardaway’s death, writing “the world just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!”

Gas stove ban 'on the table' for federal agency: reports

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves because of harmful pollutants that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.

Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness

If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.

What led to Bolsonaro supporters storming Brazil's presidential palace, Congress

The groups were able to break through police barricades along the capital Brasilia’s main boulevard and storm the buildings, damage furniture, smash windows and destroy artworks.

DOJ reviewing potentially classified documents found at Biden center

The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.

Mexican president challenges Biden to end attitude of 'disdain' for Latin America, Caribbean

Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador is challenging U.S. President Joe Biden to end an attitude of “abandonment” and “disdain” for Latin America and the Caribbean as the two leaders meet in Mexico City.

Report: Ex-Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized in Florida

As Brazil reels from mobs of rioters swarming its seats of power, its former leader has decamped to a Florida resort, where droves of supporters flocked to cheer on their ousted president.

Brazil cracks down on pro-Bolsonaro rioters, vows to protect democracy

Brazilian authorities say they are looking into who may have been behind the shocking uprising that sent protesters storming into the nation’s halls of power in a riot that had striking similarities to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.