Rep. Hakeem Jeffries makes historic bid to lead House Democrats after Pelosi
If elected, the 52-year-old politician would be the first Black leader of a congressional party. House Democrats will elect leaders in a meeting after Thanksgiving.
If elected, the 52-year-old politician would be the first Black leader of a congressional party. House Democrats will elect leaders in a meeting after Thanksgiving.
Democrats win enough for narrow Pennsylvania House majority
Democrats are celebrating a suburban Philadelphia state House win that gives them barely enough seats to take the chamber majority after 12 years.
Democrats are celebrating a suburban Philadelphia state House win that gives them barely enough seats to take the chamber majority after 12 years.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
Jeff Brown launches candidacy for Philadelphia mayor
Brown, 58, joins a growing list of candidates that includes Alan Domb, Derek Green, Maria Quinones-Sanchez and Rebecca Rhynhart.
Brown, 58, joins a growing list of candidates that includes Alan Domb, Derek Green, Maria Quinones-Sanchez and Rebecca Rhynhart.
Gov-elect Shapiro opens transition, to stay AG until January
Shapiro, a Democrat, is navigating the massive task of sorting through what is likely to be thousands of applications to fill top posts in his administration as he gets his arms around the government of the nation's fifth-most populous state.
Shapiro, a Democrat, is navigating the massive task of sorting through what is likely to be thousands of applications to fill top posts in his administration as he gets his arms around the government of the nation's fifth-most populous state.
Senate advances same-sex, interracial marriage bill with 12 GOP votes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
Pa. House votes to impeach Philadelphia DA Krasner, measure moves forward to Senate trial
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives has voted to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, advancing the effort to remove him from office to a trial in Pennsylvania's Senate.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives has voted to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, advancing the effort to remove him from office to a trial in Pennsylvania's Senate.
McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Texas Republican files bill to make unborn baby count for HOV lane
The bill is in reaction to a story out of Dallas where a woman claimed she could drive in the HOV lane because she was pregnant.
The bill is in reaction to a story out of Dallas where a woman claimed she could drive in the HOV lane because she was pregnant.
Political consultant charged with forging signatures on nomination forms in 2019 Philadelphia elections
According to authorities, the political consultant recruited people to help him with petition work before taking them to a hotel room, where he asked them to write down names, addresses and forged signatures on multiple petitions for the 2019 municipal elections in Philadelphia.
According to authorities, the political consultant recruited people to help him with petition work before taking them to a hotel room, where he asked them to write down names, addresses and forged signatures on multiple petitions for the 2019 municipal elections in Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania Senate picks first woman as top-ranking member
Pennsylvania Republican state Sen. Kim Ward will become the first woman to serve as the chamber’s highest-ranking member.
Pennsylvania Republican state Sen. Kim Ward will become the first woman to serve as the chamber’s highest-ranking member.
Donald Trump is running for president again in 2024
On the heels of disappointing midterm results for the GOP, Trump is continuing to move forward with the launch of his third presidential bid.
On the heels of disappointing midterm results for the GOP, Trump is continuing to move forward with the launch of his third presidential bid.
Who will Donald Trump pick as vice president? Here are some possible nominees
Speculation over Trump’s running mate in 2024 will soon start to brew.
Speculation over Trump’s running mate in 2024 will soon start to brew.
Georgia abortion ban: Judge overturns state's ban on abortion after 6 weeks
Georgia's ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy has been overturned by a judge.
Georgia's ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy has been overturned by a judge.
2022 Election: Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Dems
Democrat Katie Hobbs was elected Arizona governor on Monday, defeating an ally of Donald Trump who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged and refused to say she would accept the results of her race this year.
Democrat Katie Hobbs was elected Arizona governor on Monday, defeating an ally of Donald Trump who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged and refused to say she would accept the results of her race this year.
A record 12 women were elected as governors this election, making US history
Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.
Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.
Rick Scott announces plan to unseat Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the Senate
Sen. Rick Scott is running to unseat Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the Senate, he announced in a note to GOP colleagues Tuesday first obtained by Fox News Digital.
Sen. Rick Scott is running to unseat Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the Senate, he announced in a note to GOP colleagues Tuesday first obtained by Fox News Digital.
'Just noise': DeSantis dismisses Trump's attacks, says people should 'check out the scoreboard' from midterms
"The fact of the matter is, it was the greatest Republican victory in the history of the state of Florida," DeSantis told reporters. "At the end of the day, I'd tell people to go check out the scoreboard from last Tuesday night."
"The fact of the matter is, it was the greatest Republican victory in the history of the state of Florida," DeSantis told reporters. "At the end of the day, I'd tell people to go check out the scoreboard from last Tuesday night."
Kevin McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker amid party factions
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments over statewide abortion ban
Tuesday's hearing comes a week after Kentucky voters rejected an anti-abortion ballot measure.
Tuesday's hearing comes a week after Kentucky voters rejected an anti-abortion ballot measure.