Watch: Antony Blinken plays guitar, sings the blues to launch global music initiative
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is a self-described “very amateur guitarist" with three recorded songs on Spotify.
Republicans clash with Attorney General Merrick Garland, accusing him of favoring Hunter Biden
The GOP used a routine oversight hearing on Wednesday to instead grill the attorney general about a special prosecutor's investigation of Hunter Biden.
President Biden and Brazil's Lula meeting in New York to discuss labor, climate
The two leaders are expected to discuss labor and the environment as the two nations roll out a partnership on workers’ rights.
Republicans propose short-term spending bill as government shutdown approaches
The proposed short-term bill would keep the government open until late October.
California lawmakers ask AG to exclude Trump from Republican primary ballot
Nine Democratic California lawmakers asked the state’s attorney general on Monday to seek a court opinion on whether former President Donald J. Trump should be excluded from Republican primary ballots under the 14th Amendment for his role in the Capitol Riot.
Senate to no longer enforce dress code for senators
The U.S. Senate will no longer enforce a dress code for members of the upper house elected by those they serve.
Google to require disclosure if AI alters voice, imagery in political ads
Political ads using artificial intelligence on Google and YouTube must soon be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.
Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor's plane last year
The filing comes amid a heightened focus on ethics at the high court that stems from a series of reports revealing that Thomas has for years received undisclosed expensive gifts, including international travel.
Here are the key moments from the first Republican presidential debate
With Donald Trump absent at the debate, GOP presidential candidates battled one another, with some saying they’d support the former president even if he was convicted.
Ramaswamy hits DeSantis back, suggests he's a 'super PAC puppet' after leaked memo hints gov's debate attacks
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy fired back at his primary rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, suggesting he's a "super PAC puppet" after a leaked memo outlined attacks towards the political outsider ahead of next week's GOP debate.
Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
Expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back state House seats
Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced through a special election to reclaim their seats. They were members of the “Tennessee Three," a trio of lawmakers who demonstrated in the House calling for action on gun control.
Hunter Biden associate tells Congress he's 'not aware of any' wrongdoing by Joe Biden
Hunter Biden's associate offered no evidence that the president's role in his son’s work was more than just saying hello during their family calls.
Biden, Trump tied in hypothetical 2024 rematch, NYT/Siena College poll finds
President Biden and former President Trump are tied in a hypothetical 2024 rematch, but each remain unpopular with voters, according to a new poll released this week.
Senate panel to consider ethics code for Supreme Court
Democrats are pushing for Supreme Court ethics rules amid reports that justices accepted luxury vacations from GOP donors.
Americans widely pessimistic about democracy in US, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week 'heartbeat' abortion ban during special session
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Marines without leader for first time since 1859 as Republicans block nomination
The U.S. Marine Corps is without a confirmed leader for the first time in a century as Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant and a Republican senator is blocking confirmation of his successor.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity at college campuses post-Roe
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis to hold dueling New Hampshire campaign events after timing dispute
Ron DeSantis' campaign angered some members of a New Hampshire women’s group by scheduling a town hall around the same time as their event for Donald Trump.