San Francisco archbishop bans Pelosi from receiving communion over abortion support

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is barred from receiving Holy Communion over her support for abortion rights.

Ginni Thomas’ emails deepen her involvement in 2020 election

The revelations first published by The Washington Post on May 20 show that Ginni Thomas was more involved than previously known in efforts, based on unsubstantiated claims of fraud, to overturn Biden’s victory and keep then-President Donald Trump in office.

Biden’s approval rating dips to lowest of presidency, poll shows

Only 39% of Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s performance. The results of a new poll reflect the country’s frustration with inflation, gun violence, the baby formula shortage, and the pandemic.

Biden: South Korean computer chip plant a model for deeper ties to Asia

President Joe Biden opened a trip to Asia on Friday by touring a South Korean computer chip factory that will be the model for a semiconductor factory in Texas.

Prosecutors debunk Colorado clerk's 2020 presidential election fraud claims

Prosecutors in a western Colorado county say they found no evidence of tampering in the 2020 presidential election as alleged by a clerk who has become a prominent voice among those promoting former President Donald Trump’s false claims of a stolen election.

Pa. GOP Senate primary: Oz, McCormick still neck and neck

Vote counting in Pennsylvania's Republican primary for the U.S. Senate dragged into a third day as Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick remained essentially tied with thousands of ballots left to tally.

House approves bill to take aim at gasoline 'price gouging'

A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency and ban excessive or exploitative fuel prices.

Turkey's president opposes Sweden and Finland joining NATO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Turkey and Sweden of being “a focus of terror and home to terror.” He also claims the countries' alleged links to terror organizations meant they should not join NATO.

Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses primary battle after series of controversies

Rep. Madison Cawthorn was a rising star in the Republican party until he was involved in scandals. Cawthorn claimed he was invited to orgies where people snorted cocaine. He also was caught twice with guns at the airport.

Arizona State House passes election-related bills in bipartisan vote

Lawmakers in the Arizona State House have approved a number of election-related bills in bipartisan votes. One measure would raise the threshold for triggering an automatic recount in close elections.