State lawmakers propose power grid protections after attacks on substations
Lawmakers in at least two states that have seen recent attacks to electrical infrastructure are proposing new legislation to improve security around substations and increase the penalties for damaging utility equipment.
Lawmakers in at least two states that have seen recent attacks to electrical infrastructure are proposing new legislation to improve security around substations and increase the penalties for damaging utility equipment.
Peru closes Machu Picchu, hundreds of tourists stuck as anti-government protests grow
The iconic Incan citadel dates to the 15th century and is often referred to as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
The iconic Incan citadel dates to the 15th century and is often referred to as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
FBI searched Biden's home, found more classified documents: lawyer
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings surge to highest levels since Biden took office
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
Ron Klain, Biden's chief of staff, expected to leave White House
Ron Klain's tenure as chief of staff is the longest for a Democratic president in modern times.
Ron Klain's tenure as chief of staff is the longest for a Democratic president in modern times.
National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.
Arizona executions paused: Commissioner to review state's death penalty process
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced her office “will pause all requests for warrants of execution while the review process is pending.”
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced her office “will pause all requests for warrants of execution while the review process is pending.”
Chris Hipkins tapped to be New Zealand's next prime minister
New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
Proposed Iowa SNAP bill would restrict recipients from buying meat, white bread, and American cheese
Under the proposed law, SNAP recipients would not be able to purchase a handful of kitchen staples.
Under the proposed law, SNAP recipients would not be able to purchase a handful of kitchen staples.
1st post-Roe v. Wade pro-life march takes place in Washington D.C.
For the first time since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its landmark Roe v. Wade abortion ruling, pro-life supporters gathered for their annual March for Life at the nation's capital. Reporter Madeleine Rivera has more.
For the first time since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its landmark Roe v. Wade abortion ruling, pro-life supporters gathered for their annual March for Life at the nation's capital. Reporter Madeleine Rivera has more.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologizes after fined by police for not wearing seat belt
Sunak has apologized for making an “error of judgment” while filming a message for Instagram from the back of an official government car during a visit to northwest England on Thursday.
Sunak has apologized for making an “error of judgment” while filming a message for Instagram from the back of an official government car during a visit to northwest England on Thursday.
By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
Judge fines Trump, lawyer for 'frivolous' Clinton lawsuit
In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."
In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."
VP Kamala Harris speaks at Tonopah clean energy groundbreaking
Harris visited Tonopah for the groundbreaking of the Ten West Link Transmission Line, an energy infrastructure project intended to connect power grids in Arizona and California.
Harris visited Tonopah for the groundbreaking of the Ten West Link Transmission Line, an energy infrastructure project intended to connect power grids in Arizona and California.
'Boy Meets World' actor Ben Savage running for Adam Schiff's House seat
"Boy Meets World" actor Ben Savage unsuccessfully ran for a spot on the West Hollywood City Council in the 2022 election.
"Boy Meets World" actor Ben Savage unsuccessfully ran for a spot on the West Hollywood City Council in the 2022 election.
Supreme Court says it's been unable to find abortion opinion leaker
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor
Wes Moore was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor Wednesday during an inauguration ceremony at the State House in Annapolis.
Wes Moore was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor Wednesday during an inauguration ceremony at the State House in Annapolis.