Video: Anti-abortion activist scales 60-floor San Francisco Salesforce Tower

An anti-abortion activist was seen scaling the 60-floor Salesforce tower in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, a wild scene captured on video by some awe-struck admirers. His actions were condemned by police and firefighters.

Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, reported leaked draft opinion shows

The U.S. Supreme Court plans to strike down Roe versus Wade, overturning abortion rights, according to a draft majority opinion obtained by Politico. 

Special grand jury seated in Trump election interference investigation in Georgia

Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Democratic lawmakers push for federal crackdown on high gas prices

Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.

Oklahoma House sends Texas-style abortion ban to governor

A Texas-style abortion ban is heading to the Oklahoma Governor's desk. Gov. Stitt is expected to sign it, and if so, it will immediately go into effect due to the bill's emergency provision.

Madeleine Albright funeral: Biden, Clintons honor 1st female secretary of state

"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.

Midlothian City Council considers ordinance banning abortions

Since Sept. 1, most abortions have been halted in the state because of the Texas legislature's so-called Fetal Heartbeat Law. It bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected around six weeks. But Midlothian’s ordinance tries to take it a step further banning all abortions.

Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19

Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.

Early voting begins Monday for May 7 election

In the upcoming election, there are two amendments to the Texas Constitution that would cut property taxes if passed.

'Uniting for Ukraine': Biden streamlines process to welcome refugees to US

The U.S. is launching “Uniting for Ukraine,” a streamlined process to welcome Ukrainian refugees, including the opportunity for Americans to sponsor those applicants.

French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term

The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.

Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire

Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.

Bill would require eligible US citizens to vote in general elections or face fine

The Civic Duty to Vote Act was introduced this week in the House. It would require eligible U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in general elections or face a fine.

Kevin McCarthy audio: House GOP leader said he would urge Trump to resign

Contradicting his recent claims, McCarthy told GOP lawmakers after the Capitol riot that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted online.

Audio: McCarthy said he would urge Trump to resign

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy told fellow GOP lawmakers shortly after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted by The New York Times and aired on Rachel Maddow's MSNBC show.

Bush Center hosts annual forum on leadership

From the military to the medical field and foreign policy, the George W. Bush Presidential Center hosts some of the great minds of our time in today's 5th annual forum on leadership.

Biden announces $800M in new military aid to help Ukraine fight Russian invasion

The new military assistance includes heavy artillery, ammunition and drones for Ukraine. Biden also said all Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports.