DOJ reviewing potentially classified documents found at Biden center
The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.
The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.
Brazil cracks down on pro-Bolsonaro rioters, vows to protect democracy
Brazilian authorities say they are looking into who may have been behind the shocking uprising that sent protesters storming into the nation’s halls of power in a riot that had striking similarities to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Brazilian authorities say they are looking into who may have been behind the shocking uprising that sent protesters storming into the nation’s halls of power in a riot that had striking similarities to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
House GOP adopt rules package: Here are some key changes
Lawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floor.
Lawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floor.
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds reveals committee appointment in exchange for McCarthy House speaker vote
To become speaker, Kevin McCarthy had to make concessions to a small group of hardliners who refused to support him until he yielded to their demands.
To become speaker, Kevin McCarthy had to make concessions to a small group of hardliners who refused to support him until he yielded to their demands.
Brazil uprising: Pro-Bolsonaro protesters storm Congress, high court after election loss
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months.
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months.
Biden visits US-Mexico border as migrant crisis spirals
The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.
The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.
McCarthy elected House speaker after 4 days of votes and 15 ballots
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
House adjourns for 3rd day without speaker, GOP clash over McCarthy drags on
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
Texas governor asks lawmakers to revise ankle monitor system following North Texas murders
The governor is calling for changes to the state’s ankle monitor system because of two murder cases in North Texas involving parolees.
The governor is calling for changes to the state’s ankle monitor system because of two murder cases in North Texas involving parolees.
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.
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.
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.
Lawmakers likely to focus on border, schools & surplus for 88th Texas Legislature
The 88th Texas Legislature reconvenes in just one week and already state lawmakers have filed hundreds of bills. A budget surplus, border spending, school security, and sexually explicit library books are among the top priorities for lawmakers.
The 88th Texas Legislature reconvenes in just one week and already state lawmakers have filed hundreds of bills. A budget surplus, border spending, school security, and sexually explicit library books are among the top priorities for lawmakers.
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.
Biden pardons six people convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
Secure 2.0: How the new spending bill could affect your retirement
The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.
The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.
Kari Lake loses 2022 election lawsuit against Katie Hobbs
During a two-day trial, Kari lake presented her case for why election results in Arizona's gubernatorial race should be overturned.
During a two-day trial, Kari lake presented her case for why election results in Arizona's gubernatorial race should be overturned.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.
The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.