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Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability toured the jail in response to complaints from Jan. 6 defendants held there.

A bipartisan bid by Connecticut lawmakers to move the state's presidential primary to an earlier date cleared a significant legislative hurdle Friday.

Dissecting the House GOP's new report on the Justice Department's alleged "weaponization" of the FBI against parents who complain to school boards.

Although the GOP-led "Parents Bill of Rights" likely won't advance in the Democratic-controlled Senate, the messaging bill highlights Republican priorities as lawmakers eye the 2024 election cycle.

Fay Beydoun, a campaign donor and appointee of Gov. Whitmer is poised to receive a $20 million state grant for her newly formed nonprofit company.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., accused Democrats of being the "extreme minority party" after not a single Democrat voted for the Parents Bill of Rights Act on Friday.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' spending proposal was rejected by Republicans. The final decision will be sent to the Legislature's budget committee.

A group of Republican lawmakers on a key financial panel are probing the Department of the Treasury over a recent climate change regulation impacting insurance companies.

The House on Friday passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act over objections from Democrats who called it 'fascism' and an 'extreme' attempt to ban books from schools.

A lawsuit to prevent Pennsylvania counties from fixing minor errors on mail-in ballots was dismissed by a judge. The judge claimed the counties have jurisdiction, not statewide courts.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the legislation faces a "dead end" in the Senate.

Republicans now control most of the House seats in districts where the median income trails the national level of nearly $65,000 annually.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was criticized by conservative commentators on social media Thursday after she alleged that a GOP Parents Rights Bill was "fascist".

House Republicans have passed legislation to press a midterm campaign promise to give parents greater say in what is taught in public schools.

The New Hampshire House on Thursday rejected multiple bills restricting abortion, including a proposed fetal heartbeat bill similar to those enacted in many red states.

The "Parents Bill of Rights" Act serves as a message for Republicans, who believe voters agree with their position that parents don’t have enough input in schools.

The U.S. House has failed to override President Joe Biden’s first veto.

Democratic Socialist Councilwoman Tiffany Caban now fields a challenge from single mom Kelly Klingman in northwest Queens, as Republicans seek to make inroads.

The state will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.

In a victory for abortion-rights supporters, the Republican-led but closely divided New Hampshire House on Thursday rejected multiple bills to further restrict abortion access while also approving legislation to protect it. The eight abortion-related bills came up for a vote during what has been a hectic week for abortion policy nationwide. Nine months after the U.S. Supreme Court ended a nationwide right to an abortion, court fights are playing out on multiple fronts, states dominated by Democrats are seeking to protect access and Republicans are trying to tighten restrictions.

The Republican-controlled North Carolina legislature has given final approval to a Medicaid expansion agreement.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a ban on most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18.

President Joe Biden celebrated the 13 anniversary of the Affordable Care Act Thursday, calling it "the most consequential piece of health care legislation" in over half a century and calling out Republicans who he says want to weaken the law. (March 23)

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., warned Thursday that Democrat would soon try to restrict guns by declaring a public health emergency related to gun violence.

A "mom against TikTok" Kara Frederick criticized Rep. Jamaal Bowman's "swag" comments attacking her and other Republicans during a press conference Thursday.

House Republicans outed the Biden administration and Merrick Garland's "misuse" of law enforcement agents in targeting "concerned parents" at school board meetings.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is walking back his characterization of Russia’s war in Ukraine as a “territorial dispute,” following criticism from a number of fellow Republicans who expressed concern about the potential 2024 presidential candidate’s dismissive description of the conflict. In excerpts of an interview with Piers Morgan set to air Thursday on Fox Nation, DeSantis said his earlier comments referenced ongoing fighting in the eastern Donbas region, as well as Russia's 2014 seizure of Crimea.

China's CEO is expected to face a grilling before Congress on Thursday, and the company has deployed swarms of influencers to the U.S. Capitol ahead of the hearing.

A decorated military veteran and Montana Republican businessman who’s considering a run against Sen. Jon Tester slams the Democrat for saying the U.S. 'farted around in the Middle East

House Republicans are demanding testimony and documents from two former Manhattan prosecutors who had been leading a criminal investigation into Donald Trump before quitting last year in a clash over the direction of the probe.

A California Democrat who helped kill a Republican-backed bill that would've increased criminal penalties for sexual assault is staying quiet after opposing the measure.

A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads is emerging in the U.S. Senate.

Robert “Eli” Bremer is livid over the Air Force's failure to notify him about the branch's improper release of his military records, which he first learned of this week.

Wisconsin’s parole commission would be forced to meet in public and post its decisions online under a Republican-authored bill the state Assembly overwhelmingly approved Wednesday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is the non-Trump candidate, but that can change.

The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don't Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues a focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. The proposal, which would not require legislative approval, is scheduled for a vote next month before the state Board of Education and has been put forth by state Education Department, both of which are led by appointees of the governor. The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12, unless required by existing state standards or as part of reproductive health instruction that students can choose not to take.

Sen. Tim Scott's trips to Iowa and New Hampshire and a donor summit are sparking speculation that the South Carolina Republican will launch a 2024 presidential campaign.

The U.S. Air Force on Friday confirmed the names of two more Republican candidates whose military records were improperly accessed by a Democratic Party-aligned research firm.

Rep. Michelle Steel and Senator Tom Cotton are leading a bill to stop the spread of a Chinese state-owned logistics software tracking US commercial and military supply chains.

Wisconsin Republicans proposed a bill that would eliminate the sick day perk for state lawmakers. The proposal would end the benefit going forward, but not take away accrued time.

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, joined "Fox & Friends First" to react to a Washington Post report calling Iowa the "Florida of the North."

As the GOP launches into investigating a supposed vast government conspiracy against them, some in their ranks urge caution.

The Wisconsin Assembly will vote on a bill that would make it a felony to encourage or engage in violence during a riot. The bill defines a riot as a disturbance involving violence.

A Kansas proposal based on the claim that providers leave infants to die when they're born during abortions is nearing legislative approval.

The conversations mark the first time McConnell has spoken directly with anyone on his leadership team — apart from exchanging text messages — since his fall.

As House Republicans gathered this week for their annual issues conference, one man loomed large: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Missouri has passed its second tax cut in the past six months, joining a slew of other states that have seen sweeping tax reductions for individuals and corporations.

Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling for “common sense and compassionate solutions” to reform entitlement programs and the nation’s debt burden.

As he mulls a 2024 presidential bid, former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday called for “common sense and compassionate solutions" to reform entitlement programs and the nation's debt burden, suggesting changes to Social Security and Medicare programs hurtling toward insolvency, particularly for younger generations, without naming specific recommendations. “What we need now is leadership because, if we act in this moment with the support of this generation, we can introduce common sense reforms that will never touch anyone who is in retirement, or anyone who will retire in the next 25 years,” Pence told an audience of college students at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. What to do with Social Security and Medicare, as the programs close in on projected insolvency dates, has emerged as a dividing line for Republicans seeking to lead their party in the 2024 presidential contest.

The tax-cutting trend is going full force in states even as some are raising concerns about a slowing economy.

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is working alongside fellow party members to keep the state's 1849 abortion ban in the spotlight as a key Supreme Court race nears.

Republicans in Congress launched an investigation of New York prosecutor Alvin Bragg as a grand jury mulled charges for Donald Trump's Stormy Daniels payoff.

A group of Republicans introduced a resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on all offshore wind projects until an investigation of their environmental impacts is conducted.

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President Joe Biden’s signature on a measure nullifying the recent overhaul of the District of Columbia criminal code marked the end of one bruising public fight between Congress and local lawmakers.

Biden’s waterway protections in Idaho and Texas were put on a pause by a federal judge. Republicans across the nation said the regulations were vague and may create financial burdens.

Arizona lawmakers have advanced a parental rights bill that would instruct the state Department of Education to create a list of books banned for sexually explicit LGBTQ+ content.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said House passage of a giant "omnibus" spending bill is 'not going to happen' under GOP leadership, after Democrats approved last year's $1.7T bill.

A spokesperson for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg responded to a GOP letter demanding Bragg testify on a potential Trump indictment.

President Joe Biden has signed into law legislation officially nullifying the recent overhaul of the District of Columbia criminal code.

President Joe Biden has issued the first veto of his presidency in an early sign of shifting White House relations with the new Congress since Republicans took control of the House in January.

Election officials from states enrolled in a bipartisan effort to ensure accurate voter lists decided Friday against making rule changes that had been pushed by Republicans and fueled by conspiracy theories, prompting more defections by GOP-leaning states.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving to revoke the liquor license of a Miami hotel that hosted a Christmas drag show.

Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have passed a measure to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

The Michigan Senate has approved legislation to repeal the state's “right-to-work” law, further advancing one of Democrats' top legislative goals since taking control of the state government this year.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a bill that will restrict electric car manufacturers from selling vehicles in person unless they open franchised dealerships.

The North Carolina Supreme Court is hearing arguments again in a redistricting case it ruled on only three months ago.

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is proposing changes to entitlement programs for younger generations, opening the door to potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare if elected.

President Joe Biden is confronting a significant challenge as his administration grapples with the fallout from the second- and third-largest bank failures in history.

Michigan Democrats are poised to bring an 11-bill package to the Legislature that would implement safe storage laws, universal background checks and extreme risk protection orders, also known as red flag laws.

What might it take to get President Joe Biden and Congress to reach a deal on raising the debt limit.

A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Iowa, introducing himself to expectant audiences of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid.

President Joe Biden's federal budget is a statement of his values.

The House has voted 227-198 to overturn the Biden administration’s protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, advancing long-held Republican arguments that the regulations are an environmental overreach and burden to business.

A former executive assistant to President Joe Biden is set to testify about Biden's handling of classified documents.

A Republican lawmaker has accused the FBI of wrongly searching for his name in foreign surveillance data, underscoring the challenges ahead for U.S. officials trying to persuade Congress to renew their authorities to collect huge swaths of communications.

Missouri voters could decide whether to restore abortion rights if proposed constitutional amendments make it on the 2024 ballot.

President Joe Biden's new budget proposal aims to increase taxes on the wealthy and steer more money to popular programs such as Medicare.

After years of refusing to expand Medicaid benefits for new mothers, Republican officials in more than a half-dozen states are reversing course.

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Conservative Republicans who want to thwart socially and environmentally conscious investing are now being pushed to water down their proposals by backlash from powerful business groups and fears that state pension systems could see huge losses.

President Joe Biden chose a union training center in Philadelphia to lay out his new 10-year budget proposal and challenge congressional Republicans to release their own spending blueprint.

Norfolk Southern’s CEO is apologizing to Congress and pledging millions of dollars to help East Palestine, Ohio, recover from last month's fiery train derailment.

Thousands of pages of documents in a recent lawsuit show that Fox News' top executives sometimes were actively involved in politics rather than simply reporting or offering opinions on it.

Michigan Democrats have passed legislation in the state House that would repeal the state's right-to-work law that prohibits public and private unions from requiring that nonunion employees pay fees.

President Joe Biden’s upcoming budget proposal aims to cut deficits by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade.

House Republicans have issued another series of subpoenas as part of an ongoing investigation into what they contend is the mistreatment of parents who protested “woke” school board policies.

An Arizona judge has sanctioned former Republican secretary of state candidate Mark Finchem and his attorney over a lawsuit challenging his loss in last year’s election.

A Florida lawmaker attracted a quick backlash to a bill he introduced that would force bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state.

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President Joe Biden has visited the Senate to demonstrate unity among Democrats — but he ended up endorsing a Republican priority instead.

Both Democrats and Republicans are preparing for a prolonged political battle over student debt relief if the U.S. Supreme Court rejects President Joe Biden's plan to forgive federal loans.

House Republicans have introduced a bill to give parents more of a say in school curriculum.

President Joe Biden is imploring House Democrats to go out and sell the Democratic accomplishments of the last two years to voters.

Michigan senators have voted to expand the state’s civil rights law to include the LGBTQ community and prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Donald Trump is planning to visit Iowa in mid-March, a first foray to the leadoff caucus state since announcing his 2024 White House campaign.

Republicans and their anti-abortion allies who suffered ballot question defeats in states across the political spectrum last year are changing tactics as new legislative sessions and the new election season start.

Biden administration officials are urging Congress to renew a surveillance program that the U.S. government has long seen as vital in countering overseas threats of terrorism, cyberattacks and espionage operations.