House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy loses 6th speaker vote
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
South Carolina’s top court strikes down state’s abortion ban
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
George Santos does not appear to have an office or staff in his district
Constituents in New York’s Third Congressional District do not appear to have any way to contact their new representative, George Santos.
Constituents in New York’s Third Congressional District do not appear to have any way to contact their new representative, George Santos.
Incoming California congressman takes oath of office on Superman comic
If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?
If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Explainer: What to expect on Day 2 of House speaker election after McCarthy falls short
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes to secure speakership, House adjourns
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
Rep.-Elect George Santos quiet as speaker vote delays swearing-in
George Santos is expected to take the oath of office to Congress Tuesday despite admitting most of his resume is fabricated.
George Santos is expected to take the oath of office to Congress Tuesday despite admitting most of his resume is fabricated.
How the House of Representatives elects a speaker
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Here’s what you need to know about how the House elects a speaker.
Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor
Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.
Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.
Rep.-elect George Santos ready to be sworn in
Calls for the incoming Congressman to step aside are growing louder, after the 34-year-old admitted to embellishing much of his life - including his education, professional and religious backgrounds.
Calls for the incoming Congressman to step aside are growing louder, after the 34-year-old admitted to embellishing much of his life - including his education, professional and religious backgrounds.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for Republicans and Democrats
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut laws that take effect in 2023
Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning in 2023.
Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning in 2023.
NY lawmakers get pay raise making them nation's best-paid
Members of both houses will get a pay raise of $32,000, for a base salary of $142,000, under a bill Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a day before her inauguration Sunday.
Members of both houses will get a pay raise of $32,000, for a base salary of $142,000, under a bill Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a day before her inauguration Sunday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul sworn in as NY's first female governor
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in on Sunday for her first full term in office, making her the state's first elected female governor.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in on Sunday for her first full term in office, making her the state's first elected female governor.
Biden pardons six people convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
Trump's tax returns made public after long fight with Congress
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over.
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over.
Calls grow for Rep.-elect George Santos to resign
A growing number of local lawmakers and Santos' own constituents are calling on the 34-year-old Republican to resign before being sworn into office on Tuesday.
A growing number of local lawmakers and Santos' own constituents are calling on the 34-year-old Republican to resign before being sworn into office on Tuesday.
Jan. 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
Nassau County DA launches investigation into Rep.-elect George Santos
“The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-elect Santos are nothing short of stunning,” said a spokesperson for the Nassau County DA's office.
“The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-elect Santos are nothing short of stunning,” said a spokesperson for the Nassau County DA's office.