Speaker Johnson faces new GOP rebellion, this time from moderates
Republican lawmakers who represent major city suburbs are frustrated over Congress' tax bill not including measures taking on SALT deduction caps.
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RNC to convene privately, resolution to call Donald Trump the ‘presumptive nominee’ removed
The RNC will meet privately in Las Vegas this week after news that a proposed resolution to declare Donald Trump the presumptive Republican presidential nominee will not be considered.
Ohio attorney general advocates for nitrogen gas executions in new state bill
Ohio's Republican Attorney General, Dave Yost, is backing a legislative proposal to introduce nitrogen gas executions, ending an unofficial moratorium on the death penalty.
Despite Lewiston shooting, floods, Maine ‘getting stronger every day,’ Gov. Mills says
Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday claimed her state, despite several large-scale disasters that have affected it in recent months, is "getting stronger every day."
Illinois Elections Board punts Trump eligibility question, former president to stay on ballot
Illinois' election board voted unanimously to keep former President Donald Trump on the ballot, overruling an objection that claimed he was ineligible because of the Jan. 6 riot.
Sen. Joe Manchin’s wife hospitalized after car crash in Alabama, in ‘stable condition’
Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin says his wife is in “stable condition" following her involvement Monday in a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama.
Portland leaders frustrated, say city allowed to set harsher rules for cigarettes than fentanyl: ‘It’s insane’
Portland city leaders say state laws and courts have prevented them from addressing the drug and homeless crises. Now, they're calling on legislators to act.