FBI search at Trump Mar-a-Lago estate: One of several probes into ex-president

The FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate marked an unprecedented escalation of the law enforcement scrutiny of the former president, but the Florida operation is just one part of one investigation related to Trump and his time in office.

FBI's search of Trump's Florida estate: Why now?

The FBI’s unprecedented search of former President Trump’s Florida residence ricocheted around government, politics and a polarized country Tuesday along with questions as to why the Justice Department decided to take such a drastic step.

GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota

The GOP candidates say dismantling the elections commission and giving power to the secretary of state to oversee elections would let voters hold someone accountable for election-related decisions.

One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China

Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.

Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House to vote next

The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on President Joe Biden's priorities.

Eli Lilly, one of Indiana’s biggest employers, says it will expand out-of-state after abortion ban

"We are concerned that this law will hinder Lilly’s – and Indiana’s - ability to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent from around the world," Eli Lilly said in a statement.

Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban after Roe v. Wade overturn

Indiana has become the first state in the U.S. to approve new abortion restrictions since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Democrats expected to remove Iowa from traditional lead-off spot in 2024 campaign

Democrats are poised to boot Iowa from its traditional lead-off spot in the presidential nominating calendar in 2024. It's part of a broader effort to better reflect the party’s deeply diverse electorate by allowing less overwhelmingly white states to vote first.

Democrats' economic package: What remains in and what's out?

The estimated $740-billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, includes some hard-fought party priorities -- from health care to climate change.

Minnesota woman denied morning-after pill by pharmacist wins $25K

In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000. 

China halts climate, military ties over Pelosi Taiwan visit

China's military exercises in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has the White House concerned. Officials are asking China’s ambassador to protest what it called China’s “irresponsible” actions.

Dick Cheney calls Trump a 'coward' in ad for daughter Liz

"There has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump," the former VP said. “He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him."

Indiana GOP Congresswoman Jackie Walorski killed in car crash

Republican U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski was killed Wednesday in a car crash in her northern Indiana district along with two members of her congressional staff and another person, police said.

After Supreme Court ruling, it's open season on US gun laws

Court battles over the ruling come as the Biden administration and police struggle to stop a rise in violent crime and mass shootings, including several deadly shootings involving individuals who bought their guns legally.

Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion

One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.

New crypto oversight legislation arrives as industry shakes

Crypto investors have seen prices drop and companies crater with fortunes and jobs disappearing. Some firms have been accused by federal regulators of running an illegal securities exchange.