Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday: Fox News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for a Joint Meeting of Congress, according to Fox News.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for a Joint Meeting of Congress, according to Fox News.
Texas elections secure despite COVID-related 'irregularities' in 2020, audit finds
Four Texas counties were evaluated in a 359-page audit released by Secretary of State John Scott on Monday, two weeks before he steps down as chief election official.
Four Texas counties were evaluated in a 359-page audit released by Secretary of State John Scott on Monday, two weeks before he steps down as chief election official.
Mike Pence says DOJ shouldn't bring charges against Trump after Jan. 6 hearings conclude
The January 6 Committee referred Trump to the DOJ for criminal prosecution.
The January 6 Committee referred Trump to the DOJ for criminal prosecution.
Jan. 6 panel refers Trump, associates for criminal prosecution
The Jan. 6 panel voted unanimously to adopt its final report and refer Donald Trump and his associates for criminal prosecution.
The Jan. 6 panel voted unanimously to adopt its final report and refer Donald Trump and his associates for criminal prosecution.
Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in peril amid year-end scramble in Congress
Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.
Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.
Congressional hearing held to find solutions for gun violence in wake of Uvalde school shooting
This was a hearing geared at finding bipartisan solutions, but those who lost someone witnessed more partisan disagreement.
This was a hearing geared at finding bipartisan solutions, but those who lost someone witnessed more partisan disagreement.
Concerns raised about number of border crossings in Texas as Title 42 set to end next week
The latest migrant surge at the Texas-Mexico border is overwhelming resources in El Paso just days before a pandemic policy that turned away migrants is set to end.
The latest migrant surge at the Texas-Mexico border is overwhelming resources in El Paso just days before a pandemic policy that turned away migrants is set to end.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Rick Perry wants Texas to legalize online sports betting
Former Texas governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has joined the Sports Betting Alliance and says the time is right.
Former Texas governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has joined the Sports Betting Alliance and says the time is right.
Kari Lake files 70-page lawsuit against top Arizona election officials
Kari Lake filed a lawsuit against several top election officials in Arizona on Friday just days following the certification of the 2022 election in which she lost her bid to become governor.
Kari Lake filed a lawsuit against several top election officials in Arizona on Friday just days following the certification of the 2022 election in which she lost her bid to become governor.
Recount confirms Lauren Boebert narrowly held her House seat
Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Lawsuit against doctor who defied Texas abortion law tossed
Lawyers for a doctor who intentionally defied a Texas abortion law that the lawyers called a “bounty-hunting scheme” say a court has dismissed a test of whether members of the public can sue providers who violate the restrictions for at least $10,000 in damages.
Lawyers for a doctor who intentionally defied a Texas abortion law that the lawyers called a “bounty-hunting scheme” say a court has dismissed a test of whether members of the public can sue providers who violate the restrictions for at least $10,000 in damages.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Classified items discovered in Trump storage unit in Florida
A published report says at least two items marked as classified were found in a storage unit in West Palm Beach, Florida, after lawyers for former President Donald Trump arranged for a firm to search for additional classified materials.
A published report says at least two items marked as classified were found in a storage unit in West Palm Beach, Florida, after lawyers for former President Donald Trump arranged for a firm to search for additional classified materials.
What Warnock's victory means for Georgia, Senate Democrats
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.
John Scott, Texas’ top elections official, to step down at end of year
Gov. Abbott appointed Scott as secretary of state in Oct. 2021 and served in an interim capacity pending Senate confirmation. He is stepping down right before the legislative session when his appointment would have come up for debate.
Gov. Abbott appointed Scott as secretary of state in Oct. 2021 and served in an interim capacity pending Senate confirmation. He is stepping down right before the legislative session when his appointment would have come up for debate.
US Supreme Court weighs 'most important case' on democracy
The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case that could dramatically alter voting in 2024 and beyond.
The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case that could dramatically alter voting in 2024 and beyond.
EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
Biden acknowledges 'glitches' in climate law after Macron criticism
President Joe Biden is acknowledging "glitches" in his clean energy law that has raised concerns in Europe but said there are "tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies.
President Joe Biden is acknowledging "glitches" in his clean energy law that has raised concerns in Europe but said there are "tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies.