Former President Trump faces mounting legal troubles
Former President Trump is facing several legal cases in Florida, New York and Georgia.
Former President Trump is facing several legal cases in Florida, New York and Georgia.
Lawmakers claim UFO 'cover-ups' from Pentagon, military as witnesses head to Congress
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
Senate panel to consider ethics code for Supreme Court
Democrats are pushing for Supreme Court ethics rules amid reports that justices accepted luxury vacations from GOP donors.
Democrats are pushing for Supreme Court ethics rules amid reports that justices accepted luxury vacations from GOP donors.
Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Trump and his legal problems overshadow DeSantis campaigning in South Carolina
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a brief news conference Tuesday as part of a shift in strategy for his presidential campaign, but the governor took only four questions, almost all of which centered on the party’s front-runner Donald Trump.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a brief news conference Tuesday as part of a shift in strategy for his presidential campaign, but the governor took only four questions, almost all of which centered on the party’s front-runner Donald Trump.
Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black voting district, despite Supreme Court ruling
Lawmakers must adopt a new map by Friday.
Lawmakers must adopt a new map by Friday.
GOP might stop FBI from moving headquarters in wake of agency's Trump probes
The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy.
The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy.
Americans widely pessimistic about democracy in US, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Alabama senator blocking over 260 military nominations, including America's top officer
One of the 260-plus military nominations on hold by Senator Tommy Tuberville is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, America's top military officer.
One of the 260-plus military nominations on hold by Senator Tommy Tuberville is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, America's top military officer.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
Appeals court orders new congressional lines in New York
The Appellate Division of the state Supreme Court reversed a lower court and directed a state redistricting commission to start work on new proposed state congressional lines.
The Appellate Division of the state Supreme Court reversed a lower court and directed a state redistricting commission to start work on new proposed state congressional lines.
New congressional lines in New York could be a potential boon for Democrats
In the current lawsuit, attorneys representing Republicans argued that mid-decade redistricting is improper and the 2022 lines should remain in place.
In the current lawsuit, attorneys representing Republicans argued that mid-decade redistricting is improper and the 2022 lines should remain in place.
US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
Adams administration faces criticism for handling air quality crisis in NYC
In a heated exchange with Commissioner Iscol, Williams continued to insist at the hearing that the Adams administration could have warned New Yorkers sooner about the rapidly plummeting air quality and says their refusal to admit this is concerning.
In a heated exchange with Commissioner Iscol, Williams continued to insist at the hearing that the Adams administration could have warned New Yorkers sooner about the rapidly plummeting air quality and says their refusal to admit this is concerning.
Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week 'heartbeat' abortion ban during special session
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Community mourns loss of elderly man killed in Queens scooter shooting
Hamod Ali Saeidi, an 86-year-old resident of Richmond Hill, was shot and killed Saturday as he walked to the mosque for evening prayers.
Hamod Ali Saeidi, an 86-year-old resident of Richmond Hill, was shot and killed Saturday as he walked to the mosque for evening prayers.
Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
6 charged in alleged straw donor scheme to help get Eric Adams elected New York City mayor
Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign months before his election.
Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign months before his election.
First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.