Lawmakers claim UFO 'cover-ups' from Pentagon, military as witnesses head to Congress
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
Senate panel to consider ethics code for Supreme Court
Democrats are pushing for Supreme Court ethics rules amid reports that justices accepted luxury vacations from GOP donors.
Democrats are pushing for Supreme Court ethics rules amid reports that justices accepted luxury vacations from GOP donors.
DC suspect who stabbed Rand Paul staffer incompetent to stand trial, will remain in prison for further tests
The suspect accused of repeatedly stabbing a staffer working under Sen. Rand Paul has been found unfit to stand trial.
The suspect accused of repeatedly stabbing a staffer working under Sen. Rand Paul has been found unfit to stand trial.
Local leaders push for slate of gun laws in Pennsylvania they believe will save lives
A group of Pennsylvania Senate Democrats are demanding a vote on gun bills that they say are commonsense and can save lives.
A group of Pennsylvania Senate Democrats are demanding a vote on gun bills that they say are commonsense and can save lives.
Democrat quits Pa. House, leaving chamber tied at 101-101. A special election is set for September
Pittsburgh Rep. Sara Innamorato's resignation Wednesday tilts the razor-thin majority her party has claimed in the chamber to a tie.
Pittsburgh Rep. Sara Innamorato's resignation Wednesday tilts the razor-thin majority her party has claimed in the chamber to a tie.
Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Trump and his legal problems overshadow DeSantis campaigning in South Carolina
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a brief news conference Tuesday as part of a shift in strategy for his presidential campaign, but the governor took only four questions, almost all of which centered on the party’s front-runner Donald Trump.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a brief news conference Tuesday as part of a shift in strategy for his presidential campaign, but the governor took only four questions, almost all of which centered on the party’s front-runner Donald Trump.
Trump says he's 'target' of criminal probe into efforts to undo 2020 election
Donald Trump says he's received a letter from the Justice Department saying he's a 'target' of a probe into efforts to undo 2020 election.
Donald Trump says he's received a letter from the Justice Department saying he's a 'target' of a probe into efforts to undo 2020 election.
Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black voting district, despite Supreme Court ruling
Lawmakers must adopt a new map by Friday.
Lawmakers must adopt a new map by Friday.
GOP might stop FBI from moving headquarters in wake of agency's Trump probes
The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy.
The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy.
Americans widely pessimistic about democracy in US, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect
A judge is still considering abortion advocates’ request to put the restrictions on hold.
A judge is still considering abortion advocates’ request to put the restrictions on hold.
Alabama senator blocking over 260 military nominations, including America's top officer
One of the 260-plus military nominations on hold by Senator Tommy Tuberville is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, America's top military officer.
One of the 260-plus military nominations on hold by Senator Tommy Tuberville is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, America's top military officer.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week 'heartbeat' abortion ban during special session
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
Impasse on funding for Pennsylvania universities could mean higher tuition
A partisan dispute about funding for three of Pennsylvania’s state-related universities may mean higher tuition for in-state students as a budget impasse continues further into the summer.
A partisan dispute about funding for three of Pennsylvania’s state-related universities may mean higher tuition for in-state students as a budget impasse continues further into the summer.
Wisconsin abortion ban: Lawsuit to repeal can continue, judge rules
The fight over Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban will keep moving forward after a Dane County judge's ruling Friday, July 7.
The fight over Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban will keep moving forward after a Dane County judge's ruling Friday, July 7.