Trump calls on his supporters to 'guard the vote' but what does that mean?

Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.

Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.

North Carolina Rep. McHenry, key in House speaker deadlock, won't run in 2024

McHenry, who was first elected to the House in 2004 at age 29, unveiled his surprise decision as candidate filing started this week in North Carolina.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday after a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped get him on the debate stage.

George Santos expelled following House vote; just the 6th member ousted in chamber's history

The House has voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a critical ethics report on his conduct that included converting campaign donations for his own use, making him just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by his colleagues.

Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst at Senate lunch

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."

Nikki Haley gets endorsement from Koch network as she pushes to take on Donald Trump

It's unclear if the Koch network endorsement can help weaken Donald Trump's grip on the Republican presidential nomination given his commanding lead over Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley in almost every poll.

Hunter Biden offers to testify before Congress publicly in response to GOP subpoena

Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.

Delaware County's top prosecutor becomes fifth Democrat to run for Pennsylvania attorney general

Jack Stollsteimer, the top prosecutor in heavily populated Delaware County, will run for Pennsylvania attorney general in 2024, he announced Monday, seeking an office that played a critical role in court defending Joe Biden’s 2020 victory in the presidential battleground.

Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect

The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.

Geert Wilders known as the 'Dutch Donald Trump' has massive win in Netherlands election

Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.