New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since 1997
The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.
The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.
Rep. Adam Schiff running for Senate in 2024
Schiff will be running for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in the Senate, a position she's held since 1992.
Schiff will be running for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in the Senate, a position she's held since 1992.
Rep. George Santos claimed he was targeted for assassination
More outlandish claims from Rep. George Santos have come to light.
More outlandish claims from Rep. George Santos have come to light.
Manchin introduces bill to delay tax credits for electric vehicles
Tax credits for electric vehicles are a key feature of President Joe Biden's landmark climate law.
Tax credits for electric vehicles are a key feature of President Joe Biden's landmark climate law.
McCarthy says Santos will be removed from Congress if Ethics Committee determines he broke the law
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.
Effort to legalize recreational weed in Delaware begins anew
A bill authorizing the creation of a state-licensed recreational marijuana industry in Delaware has cleared a Democrat-led House committee.
A bill authorizing the creation of a state-licensed recreational marijuana industry in Delaware has cleared a Democrat-led House committee.
Senators grill Ticketmaster following Taylor Swift debacle
Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.
Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.
Vice President Mike Pence discovered classified documents in Indiana home
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark's daughter arrested in Boston during 'Stop Cop City' protest
The daughter of the second-ranking House Democrat was arrested and charged with assaulting an officer during a protest Saturday night in Boston over Atlanta's planned police training facility.
The daughter of the second-ranking House Democrat was arrested and charged with assaulting an officer during a protest Saturday night in Boston over Atlanta's planned police training facility.
Biden to pick Jeff Zients as next chief of staff: AP sources
Jeff Zients ran the administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the start of Biden's term.
Jeff Zients ran the administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the start of Biden's term.
'We won't go back': Abortion rights activists rally 50 years after Roe
Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.
Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.
FBI searched Biden's home, found more classified documents: lawyer
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
Ron Klain, Biden's chief of staff, expected to leave White House
Ron Klain's tenure as chief of staff is the longest for a Democratic president in modern times.
Ron Klain's tenure as chief of staff is the longest for a Democratic president in modern times.
National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.
Chris Hipkins tapped to be New Zealand's next prime minister
New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
Judge fines Trump, lawyer for 'frivolous' Clinton lawsuit
In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."
In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."
Carney focuses heavily on education in State of State speech
Delaware Gov. John Carney has called for more investments in education, the environment and affordable housing in his State of the State address. Carney's proposals include raisin teacher pay and boosting funding for early childhood education programs.
Delaware Gov. John Carney has called for more investments in education, the environment and affordable housing in his State of the State address. Carney's proposals include raisin teacher pay and boosting funding for early childhood education programs.
Philadelphia mayoral candidates debate solutions to city's gun violence crisis
Several candidates running for Mayor of Philadelphia held a debate on gun violence Thursday night at St. Joseph’s University.
Several candidates running for Mayor of Philadelphia held a debate on gun violence Thursday night at St. Joseph’s University.
Supreme Court says it's been unable to find abortion opinion leaker
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.