Recount confirms Lauren Boebert narrowly held her House seat
Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Trump probe subpoena for Georgia secretary of state from DOJ
The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.
The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.
2nd Oath Keepers Jan. 6 sedition trial to begin Monday
Opening statements are expected in the second seditious conspiracy trial against members of the far-right Oath Keepers group two weeks after two leaders were convicted for what prosecutors said was a violent plot to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Opening statements are expected in the second seditious conspiracy trial against members of the far-right Oath Keepers group two weeks after two leaders were convicted for what prosecutors said was a violent plot to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
President Biden aims to narrow trust gap with U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
President Joe Biden is set to play host to dozens of African leaders in Washington this week as the White House looks to narrow a gaping trust gap with Africa — one that has grown wider over years of frustration about America’s commitment to the continent.
President Joe Biden is set to play host to dozens of African leaders in Washington this week as the White House looks to narrow a gaping trust gap with Africa — one that has grown wider over years of frustration about America’s commitment to the continent.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic Party, registers as independent
Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.
Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.
The Issue Is: From Long Beach to Washington, D.C.
This week, Elex caught up with Long Beach-mayor-turned-Congressman-elect Robert Garcia as he settles into his new gig in Washington, D.C.
This week, Elex caught up with Long Beach-mayor-turned-Congressman-elect Robert Garcia as he settles into his new gig in Washington, D.C.
Abe Hamadeh, RNC file lawsuit against Arizona's election
Abe Hamadeh, the GOP candidate to become Arizona's Attorney General, and the Republican National Committee have filed a lawsuit against the 2022 election. Hamadeh's race to become the next AG has come down to a recount after his opponent, Democrat Kris Mayes, earned just over 500 more votes.
Abe Hamadeh, the GOP candidate to become Arizona's Attorney General, and the Republican National Committee have filed a lawsuit against the 2022 election. Hamadeh's race to become the next AG has come down to a recount after his opponent, Democrat Kris Mayes, earned just over 500 more votes.
Maxwell Frost, first Gen Z congressman from Florida, denied D.C. apartment over bad credit
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
What Kyrsten Sinema’s switch means for the Senate
Sinema says she won’t caucus with Senate Republicans, so Democrats will still hold the majority next year. And she is expected to continue casting most of her votes with Democrats while separating herself on certain issues.
Sinema says she won’t caucus with Senate Republicans, so Democrats will still hold the majority next year. And she is expected to continue casting most of her votes with Democrats while separating herself on certain issues.
Brittney Griner: Reactions pour in following WNBA star's release from Russian prison
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said.
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said.
Florida lawmaker resigns after being accused of fraudulently obtaining COVID business loans
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the "Parental Rights in Education" bill resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal COVID-19 loan program for small businesses. Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to call a special election to replace him.
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the "Parental Rights in Education" bill resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal COVID-19 loan program for small businesses. Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to call a special election to replace him.
Arkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in America
Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.
Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Oversight Committee releases report on Commanders investigation
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform says the Washington Commanders covered up decades of sexual misconduct according to a new report released Thursday.
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform says the Washington Commanders covered up decades of sexual misconduct according to a new report released Thursday.
Texas bill would ban social media for children under 18
A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.
A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.
Peru's president ousted by Congress amid political turmoil
The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press
The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez under investigation by House Ethics Committee
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is under a House ethics investigation, according to a statement issued by the House Committee on Ethics on Wednesday.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is under a House ethics investigation, according to a statement issued by the House Committee on Ethics on Wednesday.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
Herschel Walker's son blasts father, Georgia Republicans after Senate loss
Christian Walker, the estranged son of Herschel Walker, took to Twitter to harshly criticize his father and the GOP following the loss of the Georgia Senate runoff. "You ran this man mainly because he was the same skin color as his opponent."
Christian Walker, the estranged son of Herschel Walker, took to Twitter to harshly criticize his father and the GOP following the loss of the Georgia Senate runoff. "You ran this man mainly because he was the same skin color as his opponent."
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy named Time's 2022 Person of the Year
Time named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its 2022 Person of the Year, noting his success as a wartime leader amid the months-long battle with Russia.
Time named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its 2022 Person of the Year, noting his success as a wartime leader amid the months-long battle with Russia.