Saudi Arabia tells US Iran may attack the kingdom, officials say
An official describes it as a credible threat of an attack “soon or within 48 hours.” Concerns of a possible attack come after the Biden administration criticized Tehran for sending drones to help Russia in its war in Ukraine.
Kentucky voters asked whether there's a right to an abortion as midterms near
The future of abortion access in Kentucky could hinge on a constitutional question on the ballot next week.
Chief Justice Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel
The House Ways and Means panel first requested Donald Trump’s tax returns in 2019 as part of a probe into the Internal Revenue Service’s audit program and tax law compliance by the former president.
Majority of Americans want more action on climate change, poll finds
People polled expressed little confidence that the climate guidelines in the Inflation Reduction Act will make a difference with improving the environment.
Which states are voting on abortion rights this election?
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has produced abortion ballot questions in a handful of states come Nov. 8.
Inside the subpoena: What the Jan. 6 panel wants from Trump
While the nine-member panel has already interviewed more than 1,000 people, many of them close to Trump, lawmakers say there are details that only he can confirm.
Many remain critical of state of US democracy, new poll reveals
Only about half of Americans have high confidence that votes in the upcoming midterm elections will be counted accurately, according to a new poll.
Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms
Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.
How many Americans vote? Map shows voter turnout by state
With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.
Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
Tulsi Gabbard announces departure from Democratic Party
Tulsi Gabbard’s announcement served as the inaugural episode of "The Tulsi Gabbard Show," a podcast the former congresswoman is now running.
California Gov. Newsom's campaign puts up pro-abortion billboard in Austin
The billboard marks at least the second time California Gov. Gavin Newsom has paid for advertising in Texas concerning abortion.
Judge blocks restrictive Ohio 'heartbeat' abortion law as suit proceeds
An Ohio law that bans virtually all abortions will remain blocked while a state constitutional challenge proceeds, a judge said Friday in a ruling that will allow pregnancy terminations through 20 weeks’ gestation to continue for now.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson no longer considering presidential run
After years of teasing the idea of a presidential run, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has decided it’s time to take that notion off the table and concentrate on his number one priority: his daughters.
At least 66 US clinics have stopped abortions since Supreme Court ruling, institute says
Abortion access may be impacted in several states because bans were put on hold temporarily under court orders. These states include Indiana, Ohio, and South Carolina.
US Supreme Court takes up key voting rights case from Alabama
The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in an Alabama redistricting case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.
Supreme Court rejects bump stock ban cases
The Supreme Court says it won't take up two cases that involved challenges to a ban enacted during the Trump administration on bump stocks, the gun attachments that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns.
Biden signs stopgap bill, averting government shutdown
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that finances the federal government through mid-December and provides another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine.
Senate OKs stopgap to avert government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine
Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.
South Carolina legislators unlikely to make abortion laws stricter
The South Carolina House voted Tuesday to reject changes the state Senate made to the current six-week ban. Lawmakers wanted to see a ban on all abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or if the life of the mother was threatened.