Biden administration asks Supreme Court to delay end of Title 42

The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions, but requested a delay until at least after Christmas.

Lawmakers unveil $1.7T bill to avoid shutdown, boost Ukraine

Lawmakers are working to stuff in as many priorities as they can into what is likely to be the last major bill of the current Congress before a midnight Friday deadline.

Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices

TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.

New Jersey lawmakers pass gun carry legislation after ruling

New Jersey lawmakers have given final approval to legislation overhauling rules to get a firearm carry permit after this summer’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanded gun rights.

Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in peril amid year-end scramble in Congress

Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.

Philadelphia's Mayor race: Amen Brown launches run for mayor

Amen Brown is a 35-year-old father of two children serving his first term in the Pennsylvania State House representing sections of West Philadelphia. He says his tough upbringing makes him ready for the city’s top job.

Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 23, heads to Biden's desk

The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.

Portrait of Nancy Pelosi unveiled, historic 1st of a female speaker

Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portrait was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol, a traditional honor bestowed on a tradition-breaking leader who was not just the first woman to hold the gavel but among the most consequential House speakers in American history — one who “got it done.”

Recount requests delay Pennsylvania election certification

An effort that appears to be at least partially coordinated among conservatives has inundated counties with ballot recount requests even though no races are close enough to require a recount and there's been no evidence of any potential problems.

Recount confirms Lauren Boebert narrowly held her House seat

Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.

Trump probe subpoena for Georgia secretary of state from DOJ

The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.

GOP sues over special elections in Pa. House majority battle

Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster in a lawsuit filed late Friday asked Commonwealth Court to issue an injunction against special elections his Democratic counterpart scheduled this week.

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic Party, registers as independent

Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.

Governor's race broke Pennsylvania campaign spending record

Spending in Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial race blew past the record set eight years ago, topping $110 million largely because of Democrat Josh Shapiro’s powerhouse fundraising in a race that took on national significance.

Florida lawmaker resigns after being accused of fraudulently obtaining COVID business loans

The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the "Parental Rights in Education" bill resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal COVID-19 loan program for small businesses. Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to call a special election to replace him.

Arkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in America

Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.

Democrats move to take power with narrow Pa. House majority

Democrats who barely won back enough seats in the Pennsylvania House in November are moving to control the chamber and replace one of their incumbents who died and two others who won higher office.