Nebraska governor signs abortion ban, restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors
Under the law signed by Gov. Jim Pillen, the abortion ban starts immediately, and restrictions on gender-affirming care begins on Oct. 1.
Under the law signed by Gov. Jim Pillen, the abortion ban starts immediately, and restrictions on gender-affirming care begins on Oct. 1.
DeSantis vows to protect faith, family at National Religious Broadcasters event: 'Put on full armor of God'
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue taking on woke agendas, make pro-family decisions, and support Americans’ right to practice their faith during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue taking on woke agendas, make pro-family decisions, and support Americans’ right to practice their faith during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Debt ceiling: No agreement yet, but Biden, McCarthy say they're optimistic after meeting
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
Democrats advance gun-control bills in Pennsylvania House
Authorities could temporarily seize firearms and background checks would be expanded for gun buyers, under two bills passed Monday in the Pennsylvania House, where Democrats are using their razor-thin majority to push gun-control measures after a yearslong standstill in the politically divided government.
Authorities could temporarily seize firearms and background checks would be expanded for gun buyers, under two bills passed Monday in the Pennsylvania House, where Democrats are using their razor-thin majority to push gun-control measures after a yearslong standstill in the politically divided government.
'We did it': Cherelle Parker gives first speech after securing Democratic nomination for Philly mayor
Cherelle Parker, the Democratic nominee in the race for Philadelphia mayor, held her first press conference Monday, nearly a week after a health issue prevented her from speaking on election night.
Cherelle Parker, the Democratic nominee in the race for Philadelphia mayor, held her first press conference Monday, nearly a week after a health issue prevented her from speaking on election night.
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware won't seek reelection, opening up seat in liberal state
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. Carper announced Monday that he will retire when his current term expires in 2024.
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. Carper announced Monday that he will retire when his current term expires in 2024.
Biden gets low approval ratings on economy, guns and more in latest AP-NORC poll
Public approval of Biden’s handling of the economy remains low in a time of high inflation, a difficult housing market and concerns about a potential U.S. government debt default.
Public approval of Biden’s handling of the economy remains low in a time of high inflation, a difficult housing market and concerns about a potential U.S. government debt default.
Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle, how the impasse could end
Negotiations are continuing over raising the nation's debt ceiling and mere days before the government could reach a “hard deadline” and run out of cash to pay its bills.
Negotiations are continuing over raising the nation's debt ceiling and mere days before the government could reach a “hard deadline” and run out of cash to pay its bills.
Debt ceiling talks resume Sunday after Biden says GOP must move off 'extreme' positions
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
Fetterman tackles Senate life in hoodies and gym shorts after depression treatment
Before Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checked himself in to a hospital for clinical depression in February, he used to walk the halls of the Senate stone-faced and dressed in formal suits.
Before Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checked himself in to a hospital for clinical depression in February, he used to walk the halls of the Senate stone-faced and dressed in formal suits.
George Santos becomes treasurer of his own campaign following indictment
The embattled congressman pleaded not guilty to federal charges on May 10, hours after a 13-count indictment was unsealed against him.
The embattled congressman pleaded not guilty to federal charges on May 10, hours after a 13-count indictment was unsealed against him.
Video shows protester punch officer after lawmakers pass restrictions on abortion, gender-affirming care
Video shows a protester punch a Nebraska State Patrol officer after lawmakers approved a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.
Video shows a protester punch a Nebraska State Patrol officer after lawmakers approved a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.
Debt limit talks stall as Republicans, White House face 'real differences'
Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause" negotiations.
Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause" negotiations.
Tim Scott launching ad campaign in Iowa, New Hampshire for expected 2024 presidential bid
Tim Scott is scheduled to make a “major announcement" on Monday in his hometown of North Charleston regarding his decision on a presidential bid.
Tim Scott is scheduled to make a “major announcement" on Monday in his hometown of North Charleston regarding his decision on a presidential bid.
Massachusetts lawmakers introduce 'Taylor Swift Bill' to require transparent ticket pricing following debacle
The bill is commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Bill," as it came in response to a fiasco late last year.
The bill is commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Bill," as it came in response to a fiasco late last year.
Chester mayoral candidate strives to turn around beleaguered city
The City of Chester, a beleaguered suburb of Philadelphia, will have a new mayor in January after a member of city council ousted their longtime mayor.
The City of Chester, a beleaguered suburb of Philadelphia, will have a new mayor in January after a member of city council ousted their longtime mayor.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin fuels presidential buzz with new ad
There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Here's why a government default may be worse than a government shutdown
All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the national debt limit has conjured up images of past government shutdowns.
All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the national debt limit has conjured up images of past government shutdowns.
Philadelphia's likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime
The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia’s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers and says officers should be able to stop and search pedestrians if they have a legitimate reason to do so.
The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia’s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers and says officers should be able to stop and search pedestrians if they have a legitimate reason to do so.
Mifepristone abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.