Far too little vote fraud to tip 2020 election to Trump, AP review finds

An Associated Press review in six states disputed by Trump has found fewer than 475 cases of potential voter fraud, a number that would have made no difference in the 2020 election.

Child tax credit 2021: Families to receive final payment on Dec. 15

The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.

US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default

Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.

Jan. 6 panel set to vote on holding Mark Meadows in contempt

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is set to recommend contempt charges against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.

Bob Dole honored at National Cathedral, World War II memorial

Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator’s ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of civility.

Supreme Court won't stop Texas abortion ban, but OKs clinics' suit

The Supreme Court has ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state's ban on most abortions, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.

Appeals court rejects Trump's effort to shield records from Jan. 6 panel

A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

Biden kicks off summit on democracy, calls on world leaders to ‘lock arms’

President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy, a two-day virtual meeting of some 110 countries, kicked off Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.

President Biden, leaders gather to pay tribute to Bob Dole at US Capitol

Bob Dole will lie in state Thursday at the U.S. Capitol, as the president and others gather to pay tribute to an "American giant" who served the country in war and in politics with pragmatism, self-deprecating wit and a bygone era's sense of common civility.

Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses

The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.

California unveils plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned

California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.

Debt ceiling: House passes bill paving way for increase ahead of deadline

The House passed a bill that will allow the Senate to raise the U.S. debt limit with a Democrats’ only majority vote, as the deadline draws near.

Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol

The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.

Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act

President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.

DOJ sues Texas over new redistricting maps, says plans discriminate against minority voters

The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state’s booming Latino and Black populations.

Bob Dole, former US senator and GOP presidential nominee, dies at 98

Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.

Senate votes to fund government through Feb. 18, averting shutdown

The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.

Stacey Abrams says she's running for Georgia governor again

Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday she plans to run again for Georgia governor. Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.