State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.

With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.

Fetterman, Oz agree to late-October debate, but feud over terms

Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said Wednesday that he has agreed to an Oct. 25 televised debate against his Republican rival, Dr. Mehmet Oz, although the men feuded about its terms in what has become a flashpoint in the high-stakes campaign.

Philadelphia to consider local abortion access protections

Members of the Philadelphia City Council announced plans Wednesday to introduce legislation aimed at protecting access to abortions inside city limits — including a bill proponents said would be one of the nation's strongest privacy protection laws.

York wins Democratic primary for Delaware auditor

Democratic Party voters in Delaware are set to decide whether the incumbent state auditor, who is awaiting sentencing on criminal charges, deserves a chance at reelection in November.

Graham unveils plan for nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks

Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.

Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court can forfeit legitimacy when overturning precedent

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who stressed that she wasn’t talking about any particular decision, warned that courts look political when they needlessly overturn precedent.

Fox News Poll: Oz supporters lack enthusiasm in Pennsylvania Senate race

In the U.S. Senate race, Democrat John Fetterman holds an 11-point lead over Republican Mehmet Oz, 47%-36%, in a Fox News poll released Thursday.

Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman holds Montgomery County rally

With less than two months until Election Day, Democratic Senate candidate Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman gave his first public appearance since his stroke, in Montgomery County.

Philadelphia to hold special elections for City Council vacancies caused by resignations

After four Philadelphia City Councilors recently resigned to pursue the city's Mayoral seat, City Council President Darrell Clarke announced a special election in November to fill their vacancies.

'I see the crossroads': Cherelle Parker resigns from Philadelphia City Council, plans to run for Mayor

Philadelphia Councilwoman Cherelle Parker has resigned from the City Council and announced her intentions to run for Mayor, making her the latest council member to throw her hat in the bid for the city's top leadership position.

Judge throws out Trump’s lawsuit against Clinton, ex-FBI officials over Russia investigation

The lawsuit named Hillary Clinton, her advisors, and FBI officials involved in a probe into whether former President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign worked with Russia to affect the election outcome.

Trump documents probe: US appeals special master ruling

The Justice Department said Thursday that it was appealing a judge's decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's Florida home.

Support of false election claims runs deep in 2022 GOP field

Nearly 1 in 3 Republican candidates for statewide offices that play a role in overseeing, certifying or defending elections supported overturning the results of the 2020 presidential race, according to an Associated Press review.

Governor Wolf move expands voter registration forms at state offices

Seven additional Pennsylvania government agencies will provide voter registration forms. The expansion comes under a new order being signed Wednesday by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.

Fetterman says he will 'absolutely' debate Oz sometime in October

Pennsylvania democratic senate candidate John Fetterman said he will "absolutely" debate his republican counterpart Dr. Oz before the November election.