Crowds protest Virginia bill to ease abortion access

More than 1,000 people rallied at the Virginia Capitol on Thursday, protesting legislation advancing in the Democratic-controlled General Assembly that would ease restrictions on abortion access.

Hope Hicks returning to White House

Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's most trusted and longest-serving aides, is returning to the White House.

Iowa Democratic Party chair resigns after caucus embarrassment

After a disastrous caucus night led to delays in results reporting, and candidates eventually calling for a recanvass, the head of Iowa's Democratic Party is stepping down.

Trump signs law giving veterans smoother path to STEM careers

President Donald Trump signed the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act into law. The legislation is aimed at giving veterans an easier path to careers in science, technology, engineering and math after active duty.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick ends 2020 presidential campaign

The last remaining African American candidate in a Democratic presidential field once defined by its diversity has ended his 2020 campaign.

New Hampshire primary: Sanders wins; Buttigieg follows close behind

Bernie Sanders held a small lead over Pete Buttigieg Tuesday night as final results were coming in in the New Hampshire Democratic primary.

Bennet ends 2020 bid after poor showing in New Hampshire

Bennet, 55, was a late entrant to the race who staked his bid largely on trying to win New Hampshire.

Democrat Andrew Yang is suspending his 2020 bid for president

Democrat Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur who created buzz for his presidential campaign by championing a universal basic income that would give every American adult $1,000 per month, suspended his 2020 bid on Tuesday.

Why New Hampshire's primary matters after Iowa Caucus debacle

The Democratic presidential primary race has pivoted to unpredictable New Hampshire after a wild night at the Iowa caucuses. The small New England state with a tendency to shock and surprise will have its say Tuesday.

Schumer calls on 'every single' inspector general to investigate Vindman ouster

Sen. Chuck Schumer called on the inspectors general to protect government whistleblowers amid President Donald Trump’s ouster of key government officials in the impeachment probe. 

Democratic debate: Candidates clash over electability in struggle to oust Trump

Seven Democrats were facing off in New Hampshire, just four days before the state's first-in-the-nation primary election, for what could be the final debate-stage meeting for multiple candidates. The field has been shaken and reshaped by chaotic Iowa caucuses earlier this week that raised deeper questions about several candidates' political survival.

Trump fires two key impeachment witnesses - Alexander Vindman, Gordon Sondland

President Donald Trump fired two key witnesses during his impeachment trial - ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, and National Security Council aide, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman.

Poll finds majority of New Hampshire Democrats would choose deadly meteor strike over Trump’s re-election

In a new political poll regarding the upcoming New Hampshire primary, it appears that 64 percent of Democratic voters would rather see "a giant meteor strike the Earth, extinguishing all human life" than President Trump re-elected.

House OKs bill letting undocumented immigrants seek damages from employers

Like California's controversial Assembly Bill 5, one of the PRO Act's stated purposes is to end worker misclassification and stop employers from denying workers benefits by doing so. It passed in a 224-194 vote, mostly along party lines.

Report: Trump hotels bill Secret Service at rates as high as $650 per night

Those close to the Trump administration claim the U.S. Secret Service only pays minimal rates to use Trump Organization properties. But documents show the security force is being billed much higher, The Washington Post reported.

Joe Walsh ends Republican presidential campaign against Trump

The former Illinois congressman said Friday the fight against the “Cult of Trump” is just getting started.