Key battleground state Dem announcement stuns political world: ‘Big surprise’
In a surprise announcement, longtime Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire says she won’t seek re-election to the House of Representatives this year.
Jeffrey Clark’s actions related to 2020 election amount to “coup attempt,” panel says
Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark‘s efforts to help then-President Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election were characterized Tuesday as a coup attempt by Washington, D.C., Office of Disciplinary Counsel at a hearing to determine if Clark should be sanctioned. Clark is accused of attempting to engage in dishonest conduct during his role in aftermath
Democrat who campaigned on reproductive rights wins special election in Alabama
Washington — Democrat Marilyn Lands won a special election for an Alabama state House seat late Tuesday, flipping a Republican-held seat in the deep-red state in the aftermath of a court ruling in the state that threw access to fertility treatments into question. Lands, a mental health counselor, made reproductive rights central to her campaign.
Sacramento is now a sanctuary city for transgender people
City council votes to make Sacramento safe space for transgenders City council votes to make Sacramento safe space for transgenders 02:21 SACRAMENTO — The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation. The move was a big victory for transgender advocates in
Republicans blast departing GOP lawmakers as razor-thin majority fuels fears of Dem takeover
House Republicans are at odds once again while staring down a looming one-seat majority over Democrats, at least until June.
Kentucky House passes bill to have more teens tried in adult courts for gun offenses
A bill intended to prosecute more teenagers in Kentucky on gun-related felony charges in adult courts passed the House Tuesday in a 68-19 vote; the bill now heads back to the Senate.
GOP Sen blasts Biden admin claiming abortion travel policy is essential to military readiness
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., is demanding data from the Department of Defense to justify its abortion travel policy's effect on military readiness following the receipt of data showing low usage.