14 times Congress couldn’t decide on a House speaker after the 1st-round vote
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
Biden intends to make his first visit to US-Mexico border
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy loses 6th speaker vote
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
South Carolina’s top court strikes down state’s abortion ban
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
2022 Election: Kari Lake files appeals in election lawsuit after Hobbs was sworn in as Arizona Governor
Kari Lake, the Republican Party candidate who was defeated in November's gubernatorial election in Arizona, has filed two appeals related to her election lawsuit. This comes as her Democratic Party opponent, Katie Hobbs, was sworn in as Governor on Jan. 2.
Kari Lake, the Republican Party candidate who was defeated in November's gubernatorial election in Arizona, has filed two appeals related to her election lawsuit. This comes as her Democratic Party opponent, Katie Hobbs, was sworn in as Governor on Jan. 2.
Twitter plans to relax ban on political advertising
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.
Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.
FBI ups reward for information on RNC, DNC pipe bomb suspect to $500K
The FBI raised the reward amount for information regarding the unresolved Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee pipe bomb attempt to $500,000 Wednesday.
The FBI raised the reward amount for information regarding the unresolved Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee pipe bomb attempt to $500,000 Wednesday.
Incoming California congressman takes oath of office on Superman comic
If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?
If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?
US political leaders call for end on Azerbaijani blockade as situation in Artsakh intensifies
The Lachin Corridor has been closed by Azerbaijan since December 12, limiting Artsakh's access to food and medical care.
The Lachin Corridor has been closed by Azerbaijan since December 12, limiting Artsakh's access to food and medical care.
Arizona 2022 election: Abe Hamadeh seeks new trial over recount results
The motion for a new trial comes less than a week after the state's election recount, which confirmed that Democratic candidate Kris Mayes won by 280 votes.
The motion for a new trial comes less than a week after the state's election recount, which confirmed that Democratic candidate Kris Mayes won by 280 votes.
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Explainer: What to expect on Day 2 of House speaker election after McCarthy falls short
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
Arizona DPS Director Heston Silbert to retire after nearly 3 years on the job
Heston Silbert, who has served as the head of the Arizona Department of Public Safety since 2020, has announced his retirement from the role.
Heston Silbert, who has served as the head of the Arizona Department of Public Safety since 2020, has announced his retirement from the role.
Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes to secure speakership, House adjourns
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
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.