George Santos expelled following House vote; just the 6th member ousted in chamber's history

The House has voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a critical ethics report on his conduct that included converting campaign donations for his own use, making him just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by his colleagues.

Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst at Senate lunch

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."

Nikki Haley gets endorsement from Koch network as she pushes to take on Donald Trump

It's unclear if the Koch network endorsement can help weaken Donald Trump's grip on the Republican presidential nomination given his commanding lead over Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley in almost every poll.

Hunter Biden offers to testify before Congress publicly in response to GOP subpoena

Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.

Delaware County's top prosecutor becomes fifth Democrat to run for Pennsylvania attorney general

Jack Stollsteimer, the top prosecutor in heavily populated Delaware County, will run for Pennsylvania attorney general in 2024, he announced Monday, seeking an office that played a critical role in court defending Joe Biden’s 2020 victory in the presidential battleground.

Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect

The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.

Geert Wilders known as the 'Dutch Donald Trump' has massive win in Netherlands election

Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.

Javier Milei, a fervent right-wing populist, secures Argentina's presidency

Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.

Pennsylvania House passes 'shield law' to protect providers, out-of-staters seeking abortions

The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives has passed a measure seeking to protect those who come to Pennsylvania to get abortions. The legislation passed 117 to 86 on Wednesday.

Averting government shutdown, Congress approves temporary funding through the holidays

Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.

House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown

The House has voted overwhelmingly to prevent a government shutdown. New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.