Supreme Court rejects GOP redistricting pleas in Pennsylvania, North Carolina

The Supreme Court has turned away efforts from Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to block state court-ordered congressional districting plans more favorable to Democrats.

Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.

Pennsylvania moves to divest holdings in Russian assets

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is spurring Pennsylvania lawmakers to draft legislation to require the state Treasury Department and the state’s three public pension funds to divest holdings connected to Russia. Meanwhile, the state Treasury Department says it began divesting its holdings in all “Russian-based companies” last week.

2022 Midterm Elections: Everything you need to know

The 2022 midterm elections will include several governor’s races, as well as many key House and Senate races that could tip the balance of power. See the full primary voting calendar and more.

Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Biden taps 1st Black woman to Supreme Court

President Joe Biden tapped federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman picked for the high court.

Pennsylvania high court picks new map of US House districts

Pennsylvania’s highest court is breaking a partisan deadlock over a new map of congressional districts by selecting boundaries that broadly adhere to the current outlines of the state’s districts.

Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules

A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children — Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. — must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices. The Trumps are almost certain to appeal the ruling.

‘The brand is so toxic’: Democrats fear extinction in rural US

These Democrats are used to being outnumbered by the local Republican majority, but as their numbers continue to dwindle, the few that remain are feeling increasingly isolated and unwelcome in their own communities.

Florida House passes ban on abortions after 15 weeks, sends bill to Senate

Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.

Ambler officials halt plan to take business owner’s property through eminent domain

After a devastating fire, the town of Ambler planned to acquire an auto repair shop through eminent domain to expand parking at a nearby SEPTA rail station.

Sarah Palin loses lawsuit against New York Times

A jury rejected former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's claim that The Times maliciously damaged her reputation with an editorial linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting. The verdict came after a judge already said he'd rule to dismiss the case.

Trump's accounting firm says financial statements 'contain discrepancies,' aren't reliable

The accounting firm that prepared former President Donald Trump’s annual financial statements says the documents “should no longer be relied upon” after New York's attorney general said they regularly misstated the value of assets.

Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign

The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.

Sarah Palin's lawsuit against New York Times dismissed

A judge said Monday he’ll dismiss a libel lawsuit that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin filed against The New York Times, claiming the newspaper damaged her reputation with an editorial falsely linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting.

Court rules against Philadelphia lost-gun reporting law

A Philadelphia ordinance that requires gun owners to tell police when a firearm has been lost or stolen was ruled illegal Monday by a state court.