'We won't go back': Abortion rights activists rally 50 years after Roe

Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.

National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal

Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.

Chris Hipkins tapped to be New Zealand's next prime minister

New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.

Fallout from NY state Senate's rejection of Hector Lasalle as chief judge continues

Governor Kathy Hochul is the first governor in New York’s history to have her pick for the state’s top judge rejected, but she is not admitting defeat just yet.

By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office

President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.

Judge fines Trump, lawyer for 'frivolous' Clinton lawsuit

In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."

US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US

The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rep. George Santos gets committee assignments as investigations continue

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that Santos will sit on two committees as some lawmakers call for more investigation into Santos' campaign finances.

George Santos linked to cousin of Russian oligarch: Report

New reports reveal Rep. George Santos is connected to the cousin of a Russian oligarch, who donated hefty sums to his campaign.

Where is George? - Calls for embattled Rep. George Santos to resign continue

Residents on Long Island have launched the #WheresGeorge campaign, insisting that he cannot hide from his constituents as calls continue for his resignation.

New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump

The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.

'I've lived an honest life':  Rep. George Santos appears on podcast

“I was elected by 142,000 people and until those same 142,000 people tell me they don’t want me - we’ll find out in two years,” Santos said.