Amy Coney Barrett's unexpected questions about student loan forgiveness
U.S. Supreme Court took up two cases led by six Republican-led states seeking to block the Biden administration's plans to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt.
Republicans want to ban people vaccinated for COVID from donating blood
If enacted, the legislation would "decimate" Montana's blood supply, opponents warned, likely leading to "unnecessary and unconscionable" death.
Donald Trump reveals new plans for 2024 presidency
"The heart of my vision is a sweeping pro-American overhaul of our tax and trade policy," said former President Donald Trump, who is running for reelection.
Atlanta Republicans want separate city and police force for wealthy
"A vote against Buckhead city is a vote FOR crime," Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted ahead of Monday's vote.
Republican legislation sparks "Big Brother" overreach concerns
Well-meaning efforts to improve online safety could have unintended consequences on cybersecurity and users' civil rights, experts warn.
Mike Pence's subpoena Hail Mary may come back to bite him, ex-judge warns
The effort could gain Pence points with voters as he mulls a 2024 run, the former judge wrote, but courts would likely rule in the Justice Department's favor.
Pete Buttigieg's missed opportunity with Ohio train derailment
When he finally visited the site on Thursday, his visit was well behind that of Ohio's Republican Senator J.D. Vance and former President Donald Trump.
Tennessee Republicans vote to make drag shows felonies
Some said the bill could cause transgender people telling off-color jokes to potentially be charged with felonies.
Evidence of Trump crimes at center of phone court battle
Thursday's arguments could lay the groundwork for a precedent-setting decision with significant impact on investigations of former President Donald Trump.
The biggest takeaways from Trump grand juror interviews
Recent revelations from the foreman of the grand jury has offered new insight into the case against Trump and his associates.
Lori Lightfoot's biggest threat wants to expand Chicago's police force
Chicago's embattled mayor is walking a fine line in her tough re-election fight.
Trump supporters turn to "plan C" to reinstate him after Supreme Court loss
"We have been working long and hard on these strategies and there are more to come," one of the plaintiffs, Raland Brunson, wrote on Facebook.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders could have a spending problem
Sarah Huckabee Sanders made a lot of bold promises on the campaign trail last year. How she plans to accomplish them remains a mystery.
Vermont bill sparks fear of "suicide tourism"
The debate over medically assisted suicide is one of patient rights and the value of life itself, proponents and critics claim.
Republicans want to let children clean meatpacking plants
Several Republican states are seeking to roll back child labor laws, even as the federal government has begun cracking down on cases.
Nikki Haley bucks Trump to send Putin a message
Haley is taking a strong posture against Russia, even as the Republican base is starting to sour on U.S. support for the war in Ukraine.
Joe Biden leaves crucial mystery about UFOs unexplained
Biden walked reporters through how three objects were tracked and ultimately shot down. He also addressed concerns about their capacity for surveillance.
George Santos given hard deadline to address major glaring issue
Santos has been operating without a permanent treasurer on his campaign for more than two weeks. The job comes with a lot of risks.
Two biggest takeaways from Trump grand jury report
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could have just what she needs to bring indictments regarding alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Nikki Haley comes out swinging for Trump
Haley officially launched her 2024 bid for President on Wednesday with a call to reject ideas and candidates that have kept the GOP away from the White House.
Ohio governor says he wouldn't drink water after train derailment
"I would be alert and concerned," DeWine said. "But I think I would probably be back in my house."
Florida college cancels concert over singer's sexuality
"Our belief is that music can build a common language that allows people with different views and perspectives to come together," the group wrote.
Michigan student speaks out saying she survived second school shooting
"The fact that this is the second mass shooting that I have now lived through is incomprehensible," she said.
CEO exploring presidential run could deliver blow to DeSantis' ambitions
After wedge issues like "cancel culture" fell flat against other issues like the economy in 2020, is fighting "wokeness" a winning message nationally?
Donald Trump embraces voting measure he dismissed as fraudulent
In a fundraising email, Trump told supporters his campaign would be launching an initiative in states where Democrats had allegedly been "cheating the system."
Biden admin argues for death penalty he vowed to abolish
President Joe Biden campaigned to abolish the death penalty, however that hasn't stopped him from carrying out punishments sought by previous administrations.
Mississippi Republicans want separate police force for white, Black areas
Large swaths of the Blackest city in the U.S. could soon be covered by a separate justice system appointed by predominantly White officials.
Wyoming limiting child marriage sparks Republican outrage
The state GOP is urging its members to kill a bill banning anyone from marrying a child under 16, calling it an attack on liberty that could hurt teen parents.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden finally agree on something
Trump is looking to outflank his opponents on cuts to entitlement spending like Medicare and Social Security, knifing his political rivals in the process.
Video shows Russian helicopter obliterated by overhead strike: Ukraine
The apparent destruction of the chopper adds to a growing list of downed Russian aircraft.