Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.

2022 Midterm Election:  Twitter suspends Senate candidate for hateful tweet

A U.S. Senate candidate for Missouri says she has no plans to delete a transphobic tweet even though her account has been suspended until she does.

Dianne Feinstein's husband, Richard Blum, dies after battle with cancer

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Monday announced that her husband, Richard Blum, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 86.

2022 Midterm Elections: Everything you need to know

The 2022 midterm elections will include several governor’s races, as well as many key House and Senate races that could tip the balance of power. See the full primary voting calendar and more.

Ketanji Brown Jackson to be nominated for Supreme Court

President Biden announced on Twitter Friday morning that he will nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.

'You know who I am, right?': Sarasota congressional candidate apologizes after 'belligerent' traffic stop

A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.

Majority in NY wants changes to bail reform law, poll finds

A majority of New Yorkers want to see the state’s bail reform law amended in order to give judges more discretion, according to a new Siena Poll released Tuesday morning.

Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules

A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children — Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. — must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices. The Trumps are almost certain to appeal the ruling.

Michele Tafoy and Critical Race Theory

Michele Tafoy, the former NBC Sunday Night Football sideline reporter, appeared Wednesday on FOX News' Tucker Carlson Tonight to talk about moving from sports to politics.

‘The brand is so toxic’: Democrats fear extinction in rural US

These Democrats are used to being outnumbered by the local Republican majority, but as their numbers continue to dwindle, the few that remain are feeling increasingly isolated and unwelcome in their own communities.

P.J. O'Rourke has died; irreverent author and commentator was 74

P.J. O'Rourke, the prolific author and satirist who re-fashioned the irreverent "Gonzo" journalism of the 1960s counterculture into a distinctive brand of conservative and libertarian commentary, has died. He was 74.

Rep. Kathleen Rice to become 30th House Democrat to retire

Rep. Kathleen Rice said Tuesday she will not seek reelection this fall, making the New Yorker the 30th Democrat to announce they're leaving the House before November elections.

Council candidate accused of trying to kill mayor candidate

A candidate for metro council in Louisville, Kentucky stands accused of trying to murder a candidate for mayor.

Sarah Palin's lawsuit against New York Times dismissed

A judge said Monday he’ll dismiss a libel lawsuit that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin filed against The New York Times, claiming the newspaper damaged her reputation with an editorial falsely linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting.