Gerard Catala, president of the Providence NAACP, was convicted of violating Rhode Island state campaign finance laws when he ran for City Council in 2022 in a judge's decision Wednesday.
The White House on Thursday referred to illegal immigrants as "newcomers" in a handout to media, provoking sharp criticism from Republicans who say the president is too weak on the border.
The House passed another short-term government funding extension on Thursday to avert a partial shutdown.
Republican Problem Solvers Caucus co-chair Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick told reporters he is putting together a maneuver known as a "discharge petition" to compel a House floor vote on Ukraine aid.
Former Preisdent Trump is contesting a ruling from an Illinois judge that booted him from state primary ballots on Thursday.
Virginia lawmakers have once again declined to pass legislation that would have prohibited elected officials from spending political donations on personal expenses.
Terrence Bradley — former law partner and divorce attorney of prosecutor Nathan Wade — testified under oath Tuesday regarding what he knew about Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis and special prosector Nathan Wade's personal relationship.