Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation case
Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy, days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit.
Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.
What to know about US abortion policies heading into 2024
Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue.
Michigan city bans gas leaf blowers in unanimous vote
Gas-powered leaf blowers are expected to be used less in one Michigan city after its council approved a ban that goes into effect in 2028.
Senate confirms top military brass after months-long blockade by GOP Sen. Tuberville
Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.
Donald Trump removed from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court
A divided Colorado Supreme Court removed Trump from the state’s primary ballot, ruling that he is ineligible to be president after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announces chief of staff, deputy mayors: 'My Big Three'
Top staff for Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker's administration have been appointed with the naming of her chief of staff and two chief deputy mayors.
Mexico's president calls for state prosecutor's ouster after 12 killed at holiday party
Mexico's president has called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence.
Senate aide no longer employed after purported sex tape features Senate hearing room
Hours after the video was published, a senator's office announced a legislative aide was no longer employed by the Senate but did not address reports linking the aide to the video.
Driver charged with drunk driving after accidentally hitting SUV in Biden's motorcade: police
Wilmington police say 46-year-old driver believed to be drunk accidentally plowed into a parked SUV that was guarding President Joe Biden’s motorcade Sunday night while the president was leaving a visit to his campaign headquarters.
Virginia senator tells Pope Francis to slow his roll on AI regulation
The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says.
Judge to decide on abortion laws in Wyoming, including first explicit abortion pills ban
A hearing in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion laws is set for Thursday afternoon. Any decision on the bans is likely to be appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Lawmakers defeat funding for UPenn amid criticism over stance on antisemitism
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives is defeating legislation to send $33 million to the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school.
House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
The House has authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Hunter Biden responds to GOP subpoena: 'What are they afraid of?'
“What are they afraid of? I’m here, I’m ready," Hunter Biden said outside the Capitol.
Supreme Court to take up restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone
Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.
Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill, White House as aid package for Ukraine risks collapse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.
Hearing held on Capitol Hill to examine FBI headquarters move to Greenbelt
The investigation into the new FBI headquarters continues.
What to know about abortion lawsuits in US courts this week
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.
Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say
A judge gave Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, permission last week but that decision was put on hold by the state’s all-Republican high court.