Census 2020 results: Texas, Florida gain congressional seats, California loses one for first time
The U.S. Census Bureau numbers are state population counts that show how many residents each state has gained or lost over the past decade, which is used to determine congressional seats and Electoral College votes.
The U.S. Census Bureau numbers are state population counts that show how many residents each state has gained or lost over the past decade, which is used to determine congressional seats and Electoral College votes.
Biden pushes for labor unions with executive order establishing new White House task force
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday establishing a new White House task force aimed at promoting labor unions across the country.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday establishing a new White House task force aimed at promoting labor unions across the country.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to speak in Pennsylvania amid 2024 presidential run speculation: report
DeSantis is set to address the Allegheny County Republican Party, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
DeSantis is set to address the Allegheny County Republican Party, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Armenian Genocide: Why Biden’s recognition could inflame political tension between US and Turkey
President Biden has formally recognized the mass killing of Armenians during World War I as genocide, the first president to ever do so. The recognition, though, is likely to further complicate an already tense relationship with Turkey - and here’s why.
President Biden has formally recognized the mass killing of Armenians during World War I as genocide, the first president to ever do so. The recognition, though, is likely to further complicate an already tense relationship with Turkey - and here’s why.
George W. Bush says he wrote in Condoleezza Rice for president in 2020 election
Former President George W. Bush wrote in the name of his former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on his 2020 presidential ballot, he told PEOPLE magazine.
Former President George W. Bush wrote in the name of his former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on his 2020 presidential ballot, he told PEOPLE magazine.
Walter Mondale, former Vice President and Senator, dies at 93
Walter Mondale passed away in Minneapolis Monday at the age of 93, his family says.
Walter Mondale passed away in Minneapolis Monday at the age of 93, his family says.
Alexei Navalny, imprisoned Russian opposition leader, to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would be life-threatening.
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would be life-threatening.
Caitlyn Jenner announces run for California governor
Caitlyn Jenner is officially running for governor of California.
Caitlyn Jenner is officially running for governor of California.
House passes DC statehood legislation
The House has passed legislation that would grant statehood to Washington, D.C. after a much heated debate on the floor Thursday.
The House has passed legislation that would grant statehood to Washington, D.C. after a much heated debate on the floor Thursday.
Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
Dalai Lama, 100 other Nobel Prize winners call on world leaders to phase out fossil fuels
The Dalai Lama and 100 other Nobel Prize laureates urged world leaders in an open letter to end the expansion of coal, oil and gas production in an effort to tackle the climate crisis.
The Dalai Lama and 100 other Nobel Prize laureates urged world leaders in an open letter to end the expansion of coal, oil and gas production in an effort to tackle the climate crisis.
President Biden preparing to formally recognize Armenian Genocide
President Joe Biden is preparing to formally acknowledge the 1915 Armenian Genocide, which would make him the first United States President to do so.
President Joe Biden is preparing to formally acknowledge the 1915 Armenian Genocide, which would make him the first United States President to do so.
St. Louis gun owner Mark McCloskey, who confronted protesters in front of home, considering US Senate run
Mark McCloskey, a St. Louis attorney who, along with his wife, armed himself and confronted protesters outside their home last year, said he is considering a run for a U.S. Senate seat.
Mark McCloskey, a St. Louis attorney who, along with his wife, armed himself and confronted protesters outside their home last year, said he is considering a run for a U.S. Senate seat.
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Trump says he's 'very seriously' considering 2024 presidential run
Former President Donald Trump told Fox News that he is strongly considering running again in 2024: "I am looking at it very seriously. Beyond seriously."
Former President Donald Trump told Fox News that he is strongly considering running again in 2024: "I am looking at it very seriously. Beyond seriously."
‘Isolationist,’ ‘nativist’: George W. Bush sharply criticizes GOP in rare interview
Former President George W. Bush said the Republican Party he served has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist” in a rare television interview.
Former President George W. Bush said the Republican Party he served has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist” in a rare television interview.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez unveil Green New Deal proposal to modernize US public housing
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.
Judge criticizes Rep. Maxine Waters, calling her Chauvin trial comments 'abhorrent'
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, who is Black, told the crowd she wanted to see a murder conviction against Derek Chauvin for Floyd’s death.
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, who is Black, told the crowd she wanted to see a murder conviction against Derek Chauvin for Floyd’s death.
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno killed after 30 years in power, military says
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the central African nation for more than three decades, was killed Tuesday on the battlefield in a fight against rebels.
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the central African nation for more than three decades, was killed Tuesday on the battlefield in a fight against rebels.
GOP slams Rep. Waters, accusing her of ‘inciting riot’ and ‘threatening violence’ ahead of Chauvin verdict
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters joined protesters in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Saturday night, where she told them to “stay in the streets,” “get more active” and “more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is found not guilty. Her comments were not met well by some Republicans.
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters joined protesters in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Saturday night, where she told them to “stay in the streets,” “get more active” and “more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is found not guilty. Her comments were not met well by some Republicans.