Republican faction seeks to keep courts from interpreting Ohio's new abortion rights amendment

Four Ohio Republican state lawmakers are seeking to strip judges of their power to interpret an abortion rights amendment after voters opted to enshrine those rights in the state's constitution this week.

What is APEC?: summit brings global politics to San Francisco

The eyes of the world will be on San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the largest gathering of world leaders in the city since the end of WWII.

Biden, Xi Jinping to meet in San Francisco amid fraught US-China relations

Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.

FBI investigating after envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to US elections offices

The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.

House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden amid impeachment inquiry

Hunter Biden's attorney says subpoenas issued by House Republicans to members of President Joe Biden’s family are a “political stunt."

Wins in local races will disrupt Michigan and Pennsylvania Democrats' hold on legislative chambers

Michigan and Pennsylvania will emerge from the Tuesday election with House legislative chambers evenly split between Republicans and Democrats in yet another sign of how narrowly divided the two swing states have become.

These states could see abortion on the ballot in 2024

Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.

Democrats fend off challenges to retain control of majorities in New Jersey's Legislature

New Jersey Democrats have kept control of their legislative majorities, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests.

Philadelphia Mayoral Election 2023: Cherelle Parker projected as first female mayor of Philadelphia

Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.

Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights

The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.

Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access

The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.