Judge orders lawyers who filed suit alleging 2020 election fraud to pay over $180K in fees

A federal judge has ordered two lawyers who filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Donald Trump to pay more than $180,000 in attorney’s fees for the defendants.

White House: 92% of federal workers vaccinated under mandate with no apparent disruptions

On Tuesday, one day after the deadline for compliance, 92% of the 3.5 million federal workers covered by Biden’s mandate reported to the government that they are at least partially vaccinated, according to White House officials.

White House stands by push to end cash bail in wake of Waukesha parade attack

The White House is standing by its push to end cash bail, a topic in the spotlight after a man allegedly drove through a Wisconsin Christmas parade.

South Dakota Supreme Court rules against marijuana legalization

The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that nullified a voter-passed amendment to the state constitution that would have legalized recreational marijuana use.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What is it? Where is it stored?

President Joe Biden has ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve. Here is everything you need to know about the move.

US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January

President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.

Biden to recommend Shalanda Young as budget director

President Joe Biden is set to nominate Shalanda Young to head the Office of Management and Budget.

Many climate activists support Biden's move to use oil reserve

Democrats and environmentalists mostly support President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record-setting 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the action appeared to contradict the president's long-term goal to fight climate change.

COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Biden administration asks court to allow workplace rule

The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.

Yuma official resigns after agreeing to guilty plea in crash

According to court records, the Arizona Department of Public Safety cited Rodriguez following a two-vehicle, non-injury collision on Interstate 8

Fauci warns against ‘prematurely’ dropping mask rules amid COVID-19 spike

Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.

‘It’s his intention’: Biden will run for re-election in 2024, Psaki says

Speaking aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that President Joe Biden intends to run for re-election in 2024.

Department of Labor raises federal contract workers’ minimum wage to $15 an hour

The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Monday an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.

Jerome Powell nominated for 2nd term as Fed chair amid surging inflation

Biden's decision, reached after extensive consideration, strikes a note of continuity and bipartisanship at a time when surging inflation is burdening households and raising risks to the economy's recovery.

Judge hears argument in Arizona attorney general's lawsuit over federal COVID-19 vaccine rules

Arizona AG Mark Brnovich said the suit challenging the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations targeting employers with 100 or more workers would be filed Friday.

Rittenhouse acquittal adds to political burden for Biden

The political climate for President Joe Biden may have become even more treacherous after the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

Project Veritas raids were part of theft probe, Feds confirm

Federal prosecutors have confirmed in a court filing Friday that FBI agents seized electronic devices from people connected with the conservative group Project Veritas as part of an investigation into interstate transportation of stolen property.

Senate confirms Biden’s nominee for US Attorney for Arizona

Gary M. Restaino was confirmed as the United States Attorney for Arizona on Friday. He has been a federal prosecutor in Arizona since 2003 and was previously the chief of the criminal division and the white collar crime section.

Democratic concerns about 2024 fueled by Biden's political standing

Some Democrats have begun saying out loud what others are saying privately — that Joe Biden’s political standing is so weak less than a year into his presidency that he may not be able to win reelection in 2024 if he were to run again.