How the House of Representatives elects a speaker
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor
Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.
Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.
Latest on the shipping containers at the Arizona-Mexico border as Katie Hobbs becomes governor
In his last act in office, former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey started removing the shipping containers he began placing months ago along the Arizona-Mexico border. We have the latest on the removal project and what Gov. Katie Hobbs has to say.
In his last act in office, former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey started removing the shipping containers he began placing months ago along the Arizona-Mexico border. We have the latest on the removal project and what Gov. Katie Hobbs has to say.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for Republicans and Democrats
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered the production of a new ballistic missile with a swift, retaliatory attack capability. The leader also said North Korea will launch its first military spy satellite in the near future.
Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered the production of a new ballistic missile with a swift, retaliatory attack capability. The leader also said North Korea will launch its first military spy satellite in the near future.
Brazil's Lula sworn in as president amid a polarized country
Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.
Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.
Arizona governor’s tenure defined by push right, Trump feud
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey leaves office Monday with a limited national profile and the enmity of GOP foot soldiers less interested in the pile of things he accomplished than the one thing he would not do: overturn then-President Donald Trump’s defeat in the state’s 2020 election.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey leaves office Monday with a limited national profile and the enmity of GOP foot soldiers less interested in the pile of things he accomplished than the one thing he would not do: overturn then-President Donald Trump’s defeat in the state’s 2020 election.
Abortion in Arizona: 15-week ban now state law after Court of Appeals ruling
Arizona's Court of Appeals in Tucson has issued its ruling on the state's abortion law, putting the 15-week ban in place, and doctors could face punishment for violating it.
Arizona's Court of Appeals in Tucson has issued its ruling on the state's abortion law, putting the 15-week ban in place, and doctors could face punishment for violating it.
Biden pardons six people convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
Trump's tax returns made public after long fight with Congress
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over.
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over.
Arizona Rep. Lorenzo Sierra diagnosed with prostate cancer
Arizona State Representative Lorenzo Sierra has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a post on the Avondale Democrat's Facebook page.
Arizona State Representative Lorenzo Sierra has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a post on the Avondale Democrat's Facebook page.
Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers to leave politics behind - for paint
It won't be long until people can see some of Arizona Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers' artworks at the Larsen Galley in Scottsdale.
It won't be long until people can see some of Arizona Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers' artworks at the Larsen Galley in Scottsdale.
2022 Election: Recount results released for Arizona AG, Supt. of Public Instruction, LD 13
Results were released Thursday for three races that fell within Arizona's automatic recount guidelines as they were all within half a percentage point.
Results were released Thursday for three races that fell within Arizona's automatic recount guidelines as they were all within half a percentage point.
Jan. 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
FDA considers regulating cannabis compound CBD in foods, supplements over safety concerns
FDA is expected to announce plan soon
FDA is expected to announce plan soon
Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin announces cancer diagnosis
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.”
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.”
2022 Election: Arizona recount results expected Dec. 29
Recount results from the November election in Arizona should be finished by Dec. 29. In all, two statewide races were subjected to a recount: the Attorney General and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. State Legislative District 13 in Maricopa County was also subjected to a recount.
Recount results from the November election in Arizona should be finished by Dec. 29. In all, two statewide races were subjected to a recount: the Attorney General and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. State Legislative District 13 in Maricopa County was also subjected to a recount.
Paul Pelosi suspected attacker enters not-guilty plea
The man who allegedly broke into U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and beat her 82-year-old husband in October pleaded not guilty Wednesday to six charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said.
The man who allegedly broke into U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and beat her 82-year-old husband in October pleaded not guilty Wednesday to six charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said.
Biggest news stories of 2022: Supreme Court, Russia-Ukraine top headlines
It was another turbulent year in the U.S. and across the globe.
It was another turbulent year in the U.S. and across the globe.
Judge sentences second kidnapping plotter to nearly 20 years in prison
Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth and final federal defendant to learn his fate, a day after ally Adam Fox was sentenced to 16 years in prison. The two men were convicted in August of conspiracy charges at a second trial in Grand Rapids.
Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth and final federal defendant to learn his fate, a day after ally Adam Fox was sentenced to 16 years in prison. The two men were convicted in August of conspiracy charges at a second trial in Grand Rapids.