Department of Justice files lawsuit over Georgia's new election law
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Georgia over its new voting law.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Georgia over its new voting law.
Pence says he's 'proud' of role certifying 2020 election results
Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his role in certifying the 2020 election results and said he is “proud” of his own actions on Jan. 6.
Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his role in certifying the 2020 election results and said he is “proud” of his own actions on Jan. 6.
Bipartisan group of senators, White House reach deal on infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
Quinnipiac University poll shows Texans split on Abbott reelection
According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.
According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.
Pelosi creates panel to investigate attack on US Capitol
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday that she is creating a special committee to investigate the attack on the Capitol, saying it is "imperative that we seek the truth.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday that she is creating a special committee to investigate the attack on the Capitol, saying it is "imperative that we seek the truth.”
Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
DOJ to target gun trafficking in Biden's push against violent crimes
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.
For the People Act: Voting rights bill fails to advance in Senate
Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.
Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.
2021 Texas Legislature special session to start July 8
Gov. Greg Abbott said the special session will begin July 8, with the topics to be announced at a later date.
Gov. Greg Abbott said the special session will begin July 8, with the topics to be announced at a later date.
Gov. Abbott vetoed article of the budget that funds the state legislature
Texas Governor Greg Abbott carried through with his threat to defund the state legislature.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott carried through with his threat to defund the state legislature.
‘Disgusting’ behavior: Officer injured in Capitol riot claims GOP representative shunned him
Officer Michael Fanone claimed Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, refused to shake his hand during a tense encounter at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Officer Michael Fanone claimed Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, refused to shake his hand during a tense encounter at the Capitol on Wednesday.
US lawmakers worried UFOs could pose threat to national security
During a Capitol Hill briefing on June 16, U.S. lawmakers said UFOs could potentially pose a threat to the nation’s security, the New York Post reported.
During a Capitol Hill briefing on June 16, U.S. lawmakers said UFOs could potentially pose a threat to the nation’s security, the New York Post reported.
House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
21 in House GOP vote against awarding congressional medals to Capitol Police at riot
Twenty-one House Republicans voted against a bill that would award congressional medals of honor to Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police to thank them for their service during the deadly Jan. 6 riot.
Twenty-one House Republicans voted against a bill that would award congressional medals of honor to Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police to thank them for their service during the deadly Jan. 6 riot.
Texans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. 1
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Biden-Putin summit: Leaders set 'consultations' on updating nuclear pact
President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin met Wednesday in Geneva for a highly-anticipated summit, wrapping up more quickly than expected.
President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin met Wednesday in Geneva for a highly-anticipated summit, wrapping up more quickly than expected.
VP Kamala Harris meets with Texas legislators to discuss voting
The meeting follows the May walkout by Texas House of Representatives Democrats on the last day of the Texas legislative session which prevented the passage of Senate Bill 7.
The meeting follows the May walkout by Texas House of Representatives Democrats on the last day of the Texas legislative session which prevented the passage of Senate Bill 7.
Texas Democrats meet with U.S. House Dems in D.C. after staged walkout over election legislation
Democrats from the Texas House are meeting with their federal counterparts in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss election legislation. The legislators walked out of the Texas Capitol late in the legislative session to prevent a new election bill from passing.
Democrats from the Texas House are meeting with their federal counterparts in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss election legislation. The legislators walked out of the Texas Capitol late in the legislative session to prevent a new election bill from passing.
Biden arrives in Geneva for Putin meeting after bid to rally US allies
President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.
President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.
Emails show Trump pressured DOJ over 2020 election results
The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.
The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.