Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, pledges more help as state braces for storms
At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.
At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.
GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota
The GOP candidates say dismantling the elections commission and giving power to the secretary of state to oversee elections would let voters hold someone accountable for election-related decisions.
The GOP candidates say dismantling the elections commission and giving power to the secretary of state to oversee elections would let voters hold someone accountable for election-related decisions.
One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China
Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.
Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.
Tuesday primaries: What to watch in Wisconsin, Minnesota, 2 other states
The GOP matchup in the Wisconsin governor's race on Tuesday features competing candidates endorsed by Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence.
The GOP matchup in the Wisconsin governor's race on Tuesday features competing candidates endorsed by Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence.
Second trial of Whitmer kidnapping suspects Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr. begins Monday
A jury failed to reach a verdict on the two men during a trial earlier this year, while two other men were acquitted in the case alleging men plotted to kidnap the governor.
A jury failed to reach a verdict on the two men during a trial earlier this year, while two other men were acquitted in the case alleging men plotted to kidnap the governor.
Former Miss America Cara Mund plans to run for Congress in North Dakota
Mund announced her candidacy Saturday and said she would start gathering the 1,000 signatures she needs to get on the ballot.
Mund announced her candidacy Saturday and said she would start gathering the 1,000 signatures she needs to get on the ballot.
Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House to vote next
The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on President Joe Biden's priorities.
The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on President Joe Biden's priorities.
Indiana lawmaker pushed ban on erectile dysfunction drugs during abortion debate
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.
Newsmaker: Arizona Primary Election key takeaways
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, "too close to call" was heard repeatedly, as votes were counted in the Arizona primary election. But what went right and what went wrong for the candidates? And what's their best move going forward? State political experts join John Hook to discuss the winners and their paths to victory this November.
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, "too close to call" was heard repeatedly, as votes were counted in the Arizona primary election. But what went right and what went wrong for the candidates? And what's their best move going forward? State political experts join John Hook to discuss the winners and their paths to victory this November.
Arizona Gov. Ducey calls for unification of Republicans heading into General Election
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said in a series of tweets that Republicans in the state must unite behind the newly named GOP nominees heading into the November election to "ensure Arizona remains a beacon of freedom and prosperity."
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said in a series of tweets that Republicans in the state must unite behind the newly named GOP nominees heading into the November election to "ensure Arizona remains a beacon of freedom and prosperity."
Eli Lilly, one of Indiana’s biggest employers, says it will expand out-of-state after abortion ban
"We are concerned that this law will hinder Lilly’s – and Indiana’s - ability to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent from around the world," Eli Lilly said in a statement.
"We are concerned that this law will hinder Lilly’s – and Indiana’s - ability to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent from around the world," Eli Lilly said in a statement.
North Korea calls Pelosi 'destroyer of international peace' as military drills continue in Taiwan
“I call on the international community to support democratic Taiwan & halt any escalation of the regional security situation," Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said.
“I call on the international community to support democratic Taiwan & halt any escalation of the regional security situation," Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said.
Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban after Roe v. Wade overturn
Indiana has become the first state in the U.S. to approve new abortion restrictions since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Indiana has become the first state in the U.S. to approve new abortion restrictions since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
2022 Elections: Why final results take days, not hours
As election workers spend long hours tallying ballots in Arizona and elsewhere in the days after Aug. 2's primary elections, some critics are arguing they should be finished counting by now, but missing from the criticisms are the realities of modern-day ballot processing.
As election workers spend long hours tallying ballots in Arizona and elsewhere in the days after Aug. 2's primary elections, some critics are arguing they should be finished counting by now, but missing from the criticisms are the realities of modern-day ballot processing.
2022 Elections: As Arizona governor candidates hit campaign trail, focus turns to independent voters
The two presumptive nominees for Arizona governor in the November General Election are already hitting the campaign trail, as they try to persuade independent voters, who forms a sizeable portion of the electorate, to vote for them.
The two presumptive nominees for Arizona governor in the November General Election are already hitting the campaign trail, as they try to persuade independent voters, who forms a sizeable portion of the electorate, to vote for them.
2022 Elections: Maricopa County hiring about 3,000 election workers for November
With 99 percent of the primary election ballots already counted, Maricopa County officials are already looking ahead to the general election in November, and they will need more workers to help out.
With 99 percent of the primary election ballots already counted, Maricopa County officials are already looking ahead to the general election in November, and they will need more workers to help out.
Democrats expected to remove Iowa from traditional lead-off spot in 2024 campaign
Democrats are poised to boot Iowa from its traditional lead-off spot in the presidential nominating calendar in 2024. It's part of a broader effort to better reflect the party’s deeply diverse electorate by allowing less overwhelmingly white states to vote first.
Democrats are poised to boot Iowa from its traditional lead-off spot in the presidential nominating calendar in 2024. It's part of a broader effort to better reflect the party’s deeply diverse electorate by allowing less overwhelmingly white states to vote first.
Democrats' economic package: What remains in and what's out?
The estimated $740-billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, includes some hard-fought party priorities -- from health care to climate change.
The estimated $740-billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, includes some hard-fought party priorities -- from health care to climate change.
Arizona Primary Elections: Live updates, results as they come in
We'll be providing up-to-date information on candidates, their progress in respective races and results as they come in.
We'll be providing up-to-date information on candidates, their progress in respective races and results as they come in.
Kremlin says Brittney Griner swap must be discussed without publicity
Asked at the White House Friday about the prospects of securing Brittney Griner’s release, President Joe Biden said: “I’m hopeful ... We’re working hard.”
Asked at the White House Friday about the prospects of securing Brittney Griner’s release, President Joe Biden said: “I’m hopeful ... We’re working hard.”