What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial
The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general who faces accusations of repeatedly abusing his office to help a donor, is set to begin Tuesday in the Republican-controlled state Senate.
2023-09-05 00:56
Biden looks to shore up support among his core union base with Philadelphia Labor Day trip
President Joe Biden on Monday celebrates Labor Day in Philadelphia as he courts one of his most important constituencies at a moment when the labor movement is attempting to reassert its strength.
2023-09-04 21:19
Wisconsin GOP weighs moves to sideline elections chief and liberal Supreme Court majority
Wisconsin Republicans, after a string of losses in hotly contested statewide races, are taking steps toward sidelining the state's nonpartisan elections chief and undercutting the new liberal majority on the state Supreme Court.
2023-09-04 19:19
One year out, here's what we know about how the presidential race will look on Labor Day 2024
Much remains unknown of course about the presidential general election whose traditional kick-off will come one year from today on Labor Day, 2024.
2023-09-04 12:18
Rep. Nancy Mace says Republicans in swing districts are 'walking the plank' because of abortion restrictions
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace has a warning for her party about some efforts to restrict abortion without exceptions -- and how it could affect moderate House Republicans on whom their narrow majority depends.
2023-09-04 06:56
Sen. Tim Kaine says 'powerful argument' 14th Amendment could disqualify Trump
Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Sunday "there's a powerful argument to be made" for barring Donald Trump from the presidential ballot based on the 14th Amendment's ban on insurrectionists holding public office.
2023-09-04 04:47
Why Biden and Trump need each other in order to win in 2024
Here is an often-repeated claim you'll hear from reporters and analysts: Former President Donald Trump's control over the Republican primary field solidified not in spite of, but because of, his four criminal indictments.
2023-09-04 00:27
GOP senator says McConnell is 'perfectly capable' following health scares
Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota said Sunday that Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is "perfectly capable" of carrying out his leadership position after he froze in public for the second time in as many months.
2023-09-04 00:00
As Clarence Thomas faces record unpopularity, Americans want an ethics code for the Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas ended a monthslong saga last week by officially disclosing trips paid for by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow.
2023-09-03 22:24
US Commerce Secretary says there are 'legitimate concerns' with Chinese investment in the US
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said there are "legitimate concerns" with Chinese investments in the US as it relates to national security.
2023-09-03 22:22
Congress poised for messy September as McCarthy races to avoid government shutdown
GOP hardliners in the House are eager to play a game of chicken over the end-of-the-month deadline to fund federal agencies, seeking to force the White House and Senate to make a choice: Accept a slew of conservative priorities or risk a debilitating government shutdown.
2023-09-03 19:27
DeSantis looks for campaign momentum after leading Florida through Hurricane Idalia
Ron DeSantis is expected to turn his focus once again to his White House bid this week and kickstart a post-Labor Day push for the 2024 Republican nomination that will intensify throughout the fall.
2023-09-03 17:23