Who is Alvin Bragg? What to know about the Manhattan district attorney

Alvin Bragg’s decision to convene the grand jury early this year led to the first criminal charge against a former U.S. president.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Trump indictment: 'Florida will not assist in an extradition request'

Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.

Can Donald Trump still run for president despite indictment?

Following the historic indictment of Donald Trump, many wonder how this will impact his chances of securing the White House in 2024.

Trump releases statement after being indicted by NY grand jury

“The Democrats have lied, cheated and stolen in their obsession with trying to ‘Get Trump,’ but now they’ve done the unthinkable - indicting a completely innocent person in an act of blatant Election Interference," Trump's statement said.

Donald Trump indicted: What's the difference between indictment and arrest?

A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.

Nashville shooting: Hundreds protest at Tennessee Capitol demanding gun control

Protesters gathered outside Tennessee’s state capitol building in Nashville on Thursday, March 30, demanding gun reform legislation following Monday’s shooting at the city’s Covenant School.

TikTok ban pushed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked in Senate

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.

Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil to honor victims in Nashville shooting

Hundreds of people have gathered at a candlelight vigil to mourn the three children and three adults slain in a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.

Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense

An FBI informant who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members has testified that he didn’t know of any plans for the far-right extremist group to invade the building on Jan. 6.

Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions

Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Idaho law could criminalize helping minors get abortions

Idaho lawmakers are considering making it a crime for an adult to help a minor obtain an abortion without parental consent. The law would be the first of its kind in the U.S. Abortions are already banned at all stages of pregnancy in Idaho.

Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.

The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Mass shootings seldom shift partisan policies despite public outcry

Sorrow and sympathy are widespread. But what comes next from policymakers is likely to depend on which political party is in charge of a state.

Chris Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down Trump

Trump will never step aside quietly, said former New Jersey Gov. Christie, who is mulling another run for president himself.

Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion

It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.

Arizona governor Hobbs vetoes the ban on sales tax for food

Gov. Katie Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs onto consumers and instead shift the responsibility to the state.

Search and rescue team funding bill could soon be headed to Arizona Governor's desk

The Arizona Senate appropriations committee on March 28 voted to approve a bill that would fund search and rescue equipment used by sheriff’s departments in rural counties.

Vetoed Senate Bill 1063 aims to ban Arizona cities from levying grocery taxes: here's what you should know

A group of state lawmakers in Arizona have introduced a bill that they say can make groceries more affordable for some residents, but not everyone is onboard with the idea. Here's what you should know about SB 1063, which was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs.