Donald Trump told not to talk to witnesses in 2020 election conspiracy case. It may be a challenge
The potential witness pool is deep and includes members of the former president’s inner circle deeply involved in his reelection campaign, including some currently on his payroll.
The potential witness pool is deep and includes members of the former president’s inner circle deeply involved in his reelection campaign, including some currently on his payroll.
DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State.
Security measures in place around US Capitol complex ahead of Trump’s federal court appearance in DC
Tensions are high in the nation's capital Thursday ahead of former President Donald Trump's federal court appearance to answer charges he sought to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.
Tensions are high in the nation's capital Thursday ahead of former President Donald Trump's federal court appearance to answer charges he sought to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.
2 members of expelled 'Tennessee Three' push to win back legislative seats
Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones were expelled for their involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor.
Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones were expelled for their involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy leaving Italy vacation early after death of lieutenant governor
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is cutting his Italy vacation short and returning to the state after the death this week of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Murphy's spokesperson says he will leave Italy Thursday morning.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is cutting his Italy vacation short and returning to the state after the death this week of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Murphy's spokesperson says he will leave Italy Thursday morning.
Report of active shooter at Senate building may have been 'bogus call,' Capitol Police chief says
A report of a possible active shooter near the U.S. Senate Buildings Wednesday afternoon prompted shelter-in-place orders and evacuations by U.S. Capitol Police. Officials now say all buildings have been cleared and there is no threat.
A report of a possible active shooter near the U.S. Senate Buildings Wednesday afternoon prompted shelter-in-place orders and evacuations by U.S. Capitol Police. Officials now say all buildings have been cleared and there is no threat.
How the Donald Trump fake electors scheme became a 'corrupt plan,' according to indictment
The indictment detailed Tuesday that when the former president couldn't persuade state officials to illegally swing the election in his favor, he and his Republican allies began recruiting a slate of fake electors in seven battleground states.
The indictment detailed Tuesday that when the former president couldn't persuade state officials to illegally swing the election in his favor, he and his Republican allies began recruiting a slate of fake electors in seven battleground states.
Trump indicted over efforts to undo 2020 presidential election
Former President Donald Trump has been charged by a federal grand jury in connection with his efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday.
Former President Donald Trump has been charged by a federal grand jury in connection with his efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday.
Read the full DOJ indictment against former President Donald Trump
Read the full U.S. Department of Justice indictment of former President Donald Trump over the 2020 presidential election that was handed down on Aug. 1.
Read the full U.S. Department of Justice indictment of former President Donald Trump over the 2020 presidential election that was handed down on Aug. 1.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, first Black woman to serve as state Assembly speaker, dies at 71
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state Assembly, died Tuesday. She was 71.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state Assembly, died Tuesday. She was 71.
Alabama health care providers sue over threats to prosecute people aiding in abortions
Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.
Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.
Pennsylvania schools face spending down reserves or taking out loans as lawmakers fail to act
Some of Pennsylvania’s school districts may have to spend down their reserves or take out loans to open for the fall semester, because billions of dollars in state aid is being held up in a partisan stalemate.
Some of Pennsylvania’s school districts may have to spend down their reserves or take out loans to open for the fall semester, because billions of dollars in state aid is being held up in a partisan stalemate.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says millions will go to help train workers for infrastructure projects
Pennsylvania will direct up to $400 million in federal money to reimburse organizations that train new infrastructure workers on the job.
Pennsylvania will direct up to $400 million in federal money to reimburse organizations that train new infrastructure workers on the job.
Several House Republicans urge lawmakers return to DC after DOJ requests Devon Archer's surrender
Devon Archer's attorney said his client would not surrender, per the Justice Department's request, before he meets with lawmakers.
Devon Archer's attorney said his client would not surrender, per the Justice Department's request, before he meets with lawmakers.
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
Congress breaks for August recess with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall
"We're going to scare the hell out of the American people before we get this done," said Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.
"We're going to scare the hell out of the American people before we get this done," said Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.
Biden signs executive order to overhaul military justice code for sexual assault victims
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
Hot mic catches confused Feinstein being told to vote 'aye' in awkward committee moment
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
The final Pennsylvania budget doesn't include adult mental health funding. Democrats want it added
Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania say they are angry that millions of dollars to expand adult mental health services got cut out of state spending legislation, and are pushing to get it included now that the legislation is held up in a month-old partisan stalemate.
Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania say they are angry that millions of dollars to expand adult mental health services got cut out of state spending legislation, and are pushing to get it included now that the legislation is held up in a month-old partisan stalemate.
Trump, DeSantis and 2024 GOP candidates to address Iowa Republicans at Lincoln Day Dinner
The former president is making a rare appearance with the rest of the field at an Iowa Republican Party fundraiser on Friday, a day after he was charged with additional counts over his retention of classified documents after leaving office.
The former president is making a rare appearance with the rest of the field at an Iowa Republican Party fundraiser on Friday, a day after he was charged with additional counts over his retention of classified documents after leaving office.