Maryland to expand abortion access after lawmakers override governor's veto
Maryland lawmakers have overridden GOP Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure to expand access to abortion in the state.
Maryland lawmakers have overridden GOP Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure to expand access to abortion in the state.
Pakistan's prime minister Imran Khan ousted in no-confidence vote
Imran Khan has accused his opponents of colluding with the United States to unseat him over his foreign policy choices, which often seemed to favor China and Russia and defy the U.S.
Imran Khan has accused his opponents of colluding with the United States to unseat him over his foreign policy choices, which often seemed to favor China and Russia and defy the U.S.
Ex-Arizona lawmaker remembered as dedicated public servant
Daniel Peaches died Tuesday, the Navajo Nation Council said in a statement. Peaches’ son told The Associated Press that his father died from cancer. He was 82.
Daniel Peaches died Tuesday, the Navajo Nation Council said in a statement. Peaches’ son told The Associated Press that his father died from cancer. He was 82.
Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics
Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.
Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Alabama governor signs law banning medication for transgender youth
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping trial: two suspects acquitted in kidnapping conspiracy
Two of four men charged with planning to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have been acquitted on all charges while verdicts could not be reached on the other two suspects.
Two of four men charged with planning to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have been acquitted on all charges while verdicts could not be reached on the other two suspects.
Cheers for Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden declares 'moment of real change'
With President Joe Biden at her side, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered emotional remarks at the White House a day after the Senate approved her Supreme Court nomination.
With President Joe Biden at her side, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered emotional remarks at the White House a day after the Senate approved her Supreme Court nomination.
Ukrainian diplomat seeks aid in speech to Arizona lawmakers
Ukraine needs three things to repel Russian invaders and prevent more civilian deaths: “weapons, weapons and weapons,” Dmytro Kushneruk told Arizona lawmakers.
Ukraine needs three things to repel Russian invaders and prevent more civilian deaths: “weapons, weapons and weapons,” Dmytro Kushneruk told Arizona lawmakers.
Texas vs. Melissa: Lawmakers visit woman on death row with hugs, prayers
Seven Texas lawmakers who traveled hundreds of miles to update death row inmate Melissa Lucio on their efforts to stop her execution were able to connect with her through embrace and prayer.
Seven Texas lawmakers who traveled hundreds of miles to update death row inmate Melissa Lucio on their efforts to stop her execution were able to connect with her through embrace and prayer.
Russian retreat reveals destruction as Ukraine asks for help
Russian troops left behind crushed buildings, streets littered with destroyed cars and residents in dire need of food and other aid in a northern Ukrainian city, giving fuel to Kyiv's calls Thursday for more Western support to help halt Moscow's offensive.
Russian troops left behind crushed buildings, streets littered with destroyed cars and residents in dire need of food and other aid in a northern Ukrainian city, giving fuel to Kyiv's calls Thursday for more Western support to help halt Moscow's offensive.
Trump says he tried to march with supporters Jan. 6, blames Pelosi for Capitol violence: report
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with The Washington Post, repeated lies about the 2020 election and said he wanted to march with his supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with The Washington Post, repeated lies about the 2020 election and said he wanted to march with his supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban
Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities.
Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities.
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court, making history as 1st Black female
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Black female to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Black female to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
NY asks judge to hold Donald Trump in civil contempt
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for his refusal to produce documents her office subpoenaed and wants him fined $10,000 a day.
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for his refusal to produce documents her office subpoenaed and wants him fined $10,000 a day.
Funeral for former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to be held at Washington National Cathedral
The funeral of former Secretary of State Madeleine Korbel Albright will be held at Washington National Cathedral later this month.
The funeral of former Secretary of State Madeleine Korbel Albright will be held at Washington National Cathedral later this month.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
Arizona AG Brnovich's letter offers no proof of 2020 election fraud
Attorney General Mark Brnovich largely reiterated concerns raised by a widely panned election review conducted last year by supporters of former President Donald Trump on behalf of state Senate Republicans.
Attorney General Mark Brnovich largely reiterated concerns raised by a widely panned election review conducted last year by supporters of former President Donald Trump on behalf of state Senate Republicans.
COVID spending bill stalls in Senate as GOP, Dems stalemate
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
Oil executives testify before Congress about 'controlling' gas prices
Oil executives testified before Congress Wednesday that oil is a global market and that oil companies don’t dictate or control prices.
Oil executives testified before Congress Wednesday that oil is a global market and that oil companies don’t dictate or control prices.