Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19

The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.

Omicron forces wave of closures nationwide as Biden warns winter of 'death' encroaching

As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."

Redrawing Arizona's districts: Independent chair sides with Democrats on maps that are up for discussion

The Arizona commission that is redrawing legislative and congressional district lines appeared poised to tilt congressional maps heavily toward Republicans before votes on Friday made that seem less likely.

Biden pledges fight for voting rights, police reform in SC State address

President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.

Arizona Supreme Court mulls AG Brnovich's lawsuit against ASU hotel plan

The Arizona Tax Court ruled that Brnovich had no authority to sue the Board of Regents over provisions in ASU’s deal that say the hotel developer does not have to pay property taxes.

Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says

According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.

Medal of Honor: Biden awards 3 US soldiers for actions in Afghanistan, Iraq

The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.

Biden visits Kentucky to survey tornado damage, offer support

President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to the tornado-ravaged state of Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims.

bell hooks, acclaimed author, feminist, dies at 69

bell hooks, the author, educator and activist whose explorations of how race, gender, economics and politics intertwine made her among the most influential feminist thinkers of her time, has died.

Far too little vote fraud to tip 2020 election to Trump, AP review finds

An Associated Press review in six states disputed by Trump has found fewer than 475 cases of potential voter fraud, a number that would have made no difference in the 2020 election.

Child tax credit 2021: Families to receive final payment on Dec. 15

The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.

US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default

Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.

Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered to give up millions in pandemic book earnings

New York state's ethics commission has ordered former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pay back the millions of dollars he is set to earn from his publishing deal for a book about his leadership during the pandemic. His lawyer calls the order "unconstitutional."

Supreme Court asked to let Arizona enforce ban on some abortions

The request from attorney general Mark Brnovich comes as the Supreme Court is weighing rolling back abortion rights nationwide.

DC to file civil lawsuit against Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and others for Capitol insurrection

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine said D.C. will file a civil lawsuit against the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers and other groups and individuals responsible for the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.