Roe v Wade overturned: Texas officials react to Supreme Court abortion ruling

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and end constitutional protection for abortion has sparked both celebration and outrage from Texas public figures.

U.S. Supreme Court rules there’s no right to abortion, setting up Texas ban

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade will have major impact on Texas, which has a trigger law banning abortions that goes into effect in 30 days.

U.S. Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next

The Senate pushed a bipartisan gun violence bill to the brink of passage Thursday as it voted to halt a Republican filibuster against the measure, clearing the way for Congress' most far-reaching response in decades to the nation's run of brutal mass shootings.

Senate approves landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, clearing way for expected House passage

The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.

January 6 hearing: Trump pressured Justice Department to call election 'corrupt'

Former top Justice Department officials have testified to the Jan. 6 committee that President Donald Trump hounded the department to pursue his false election fraud claims.

Biden reacts to Supreme Court gun decision: 'Deeply disappointed'

President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.

Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes

Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.

'Heightened alert': Abortion providers brace for Roe v. Wade ruling

Abortion providers and law enforcement officials worry about the public fallout once the Supreme Court decides on Roe v. Wade. Some also anticipate protests, harassment, and violence in states where abortion remains legal.

January 6 hearing: Local 'heroes' rebuffed Trump, then faced threats

The panel focused on Trump’s efforts to undo Joe Biden’s victory in a most local way — by leaning on officials in key battleground states to reject ballots outright or to submit alternative electors for the final tally in Congress.

Senators have agreement on gun violence bill, lead Dem says

Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, meaning a vote could happen later this week.

Biden to consider a gasoline tax holiday

The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices at the pump.

Jan. 6 committee setting sights on Mike Pence, Ginni Thomas

Members of the committee said they may subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence and are waiting to hear from Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control

The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.

House passes Senate bill providing security to Supreme Court justices' families

The bill comes after one man was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh and protesters demonstrated outside the homes of justices.