Mayor Muriel Bowser wins DC Primary Election, will go on to run for third term in November
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has won the 2022 Primary Election in the District. She survives a challenge by Councilmembers Trayon White and Robert White Jr.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has won the 2022 Primary Election in the District. She survives a challenge by Councilmembers Trayon White and Robert White Jr.
NY enacts landmark voting rights law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill into law intended to prevent local officials from enacting rules that might suppress people's voting rights because of their race.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill into law intended to prevent local officials from enacting rules that might suppress people's voting rights because of their race.
Number of Americans who believe in God drops to historic low: Poll
This year’s poll found 17% of Americans said they do not believe in God.
This year’s poll found 17% of Americans said they do not believe in God.
Hillary Clinton suggests some activist causes 'should not be a priority' for Dems
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Democrats should be focused on winning elections and suggested they should not treat the transgender debate as a priority.
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Democrats should be focused on winning elections and suggested they should not treat the transgender debate as a priority.
Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering women to ‘fake’ abortion clinics
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
Hochul, Suozzi, Williams face off in last NY governor debate before primary
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul faced off Thursday in a final debate with two of her fellow Democrats, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City’s elected public advocate, Jumaane Williams.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul faced off Thursday in a final debate with two of her fellow Democrats, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City’s elected public advocate, Jumaane Williams.
NYC Council budget battle creating friction between members
Some members of the New York City Council had claimed that funding was being withheld from their districts due to their opposition to the city's new budget, but it turns out they will be getting the money after all.
Some members of the New York City Council had claimed that funding was being withheld from their districts due to their opposition to the city's new budget, but it turns out they will be getting the money after all.
Election 2022: Adams endorses Hochul in NY governor's race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams endorsed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, praising her as "an amazing governor" who deserves a full term.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams endorsed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, praising her as "an amazing governor" who deserves a full term.
DACA 10-year anniversary sparks renewed push for passage of the Dream Act
Immigration advocates and organizations fighting for Dreamers will be using the anniversary to create a renewed push for Congress to pass the Dream Act.
Immigration advocates and organizations fighting for Dreamers will be using the anniversary to create a renewed push for Congress to pass the Dream Act.
Abortion amendment moving quickly in California legislature
A proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would explicitly ban the state from denying or interfering with abortions or contraceptives cleared two legislative committees in a single day.
A proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would explicitly ban the state from denying or interfering with abortions or contraceptives cleared two legislative committees in a single day.
Election 2022: NY GOP governor candidates debate
During a televised debate Monday night, four Republican candidates for New York governor pledged to undo years of one-party rule and focus on battling crime if elected to office.
During a televised debate Monday night, four Republican candidates for New York governor pledged to undo years of one-party rule and focus on battling crime if elected to office.
Andrew Giuliani barred from in-person debate over vax proof
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani says he has been barred from participating in-person in an upcoming primary debate because he has refused to submit proof he's been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani says he has been barred from participating in-person in an upcoming primary debate because he has refused to submit proof he's been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gun safety proposal announced by bipartisan group of Senators
A group of Senate Democrats and Republicans announced Sunday the outline of a gun deal that includes modest curbs on obtaining firearms, plus aid for mental health and schools.
A group of Senate Democrats and Republicans announced Sunday the outline of a gun deal that includes modest curbs on obtaining firearms, plus aid for mental health and schools.
Jan. 6 hearing: Capitol officer recounts 'war scene' in her testimony
Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards described to lawmakers Thursday night the "war scene" that she and other officers faced when rioters began viciously attacking them on Jan. 6, 2021.
Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards described to lawmakers Thursday night the "war scene" that she and other officers faced when rioters began viciously attacking them on Jan. 6, 2021.
The Capitol Riot evidence video: A harrowing American moment, repackaged for prime time
Promised: New footage. New testimony. New and damning revelations designed to eliminate all doubt. Hired to package it all for the airwaves: A former network news president.
Promised: New footage. New testimony. New and damning revelations designed to eliminate all doubt. Hired to package it all for the airwaves: A former network news president.
Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
Ryan Kelley, GOP candidate for Michigan governor, arrested and charged over Jan. 6 riot involvement
Kelley was among the participants at the Jan. 6 insurrection and also helped organize a pro-gun rally at the state capitol to protest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's pandemic orders.
Kelley was among the participants at the Jan. 6 insurrection and also helped organize a pro-gun rally at the state capitol to protest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's pandemic orders.
Democrats confront criticism on crime after San Francisco defeat of liberal DA
San Francisco's longstanding problems with vandalism, open drug use and robberies proved too much for voters, who blamed ousted DA Chesa Boudin for making the situation worse.
San Francisco's longstanding problems with vandalism, open drug use and robberies proved too much for voters, who blamed ousted DA Chesa Boudin for making the situation worse.
House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.