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Biden will Give the State of the Union Address March 7 in a 'Moment of Great Challenge' for the US

By Seung Min Kim | Jan 7, 2024

This year's speech will offer an opportunity for Biden to detail his broader vision and policy priorities as he campaigns for reelection in November.

DeSantis and Haley are Battling to Emerge in Iowa as the Preferred Republican Alternative to Trump

By Thomas Beaumont | Jan 6, 2024

Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are in an increasingly testy contest to emerge in Iowa as the preferred alternative to former President Donald Trump for the party's 2024 nomination.

On Jan. 6 Many Republicans Blamed Trump for the Capitol Riot. Now they Endorse his Presidential Bid

By Lisa Mascaro | Jan 6, 2024

Trump is now backed by many of the Republican leaders who fled for their lives and hid from the rioters, even some who had condemned Trump.

Massachusetts Voters Become Latest to Try and Keep Trump off Ballot over Jan. 6 Attack

By Michael Casey | Jan 6, 2024

Five Republican and Democratic voters in Massachusetts have become the latest to challenge former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on the Republican primary election ballot.

Biden Warns Against Trump Reelection after Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

By Colleen Long and Zeke Miller | Jan 6, 2024

President Joe Biden warned that Donald Trump's election bid poses a grave threat to the country, the day before the third anniversary of the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol by then-President Trump's supporters.

Abortion Debate Creates 'New Era' for State Supreme Court Races in 2024, with Big Spending Expected

By Christine Fernando and Andrew DeMillo | Dec 30, 2023

The 2024 elections will be dominated by the presidential contest and the battle for control of Congress, but another series of races is shaping up to be just as consequential.

Republican Congressman Tim Walberg Facing Backlash for Praising Plan to Kill Gay People in Uganda

By Emell Adolphus | Dec 30, 2023

Walberg delivered a speech in Uganda where he spoke about his support for the country's anti-LGBTQ+ law.

Trump is Blocked from the GOP Primary Ballot in Two States. Can he Still Run for President?

By Nicholas Riccardi | Dec 30, 2023

Trump remains on the ballot in Colorado and Maine and that his political fate is now in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Same-Sex Nativity Scene Angers Conservatives in Italy as 'Blasphemous'

By Emell Adolphus | Dec 26, 2023

A nativity scene featuring two mothers sparked outrage among Catholics and politicians in Italy.

Bombshell Revelation of Congressional Sex Video from 2022 Surfaces

By Kilian Melloy | Dec 22, 2023

The recently revealed video showing a Senate aide having sex with another man in a government building's conference room turns out to be the second such video to circulate in just two years.

DeSantis Spread False Information While Pushing Trans Health Care Ban and Restrictions, a Judge Says

DeSantis Spread False Information While Pushing Trans Health Care Ban and Restrictions, a Judge Says

By Brendan Farrington | Dec 22, 2023

A federal judge hearing a challenge to a transgender health care ban for minors and restrictions for adults noted Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly spread false information about doctors mutilating children's genitals.

Donald Trump Banned from Colorado Ballot in Historic Ruling by State's Supreme Court

By Nicholas Riccardi | Dec 20, 2023

A divided Colorado Supreme Court declared Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause and removed him from the state's presidential primary ballot.

Watch: Ziwe Hilariously Asks George Santos: 'What can we do to get you to go away?'

By Emell Adolphus | Dec 18, 2023

In a much-anticipated interview with comedian Ziwe, George Santos played up his persona as a political pariah.

Florida Republican Party Suspends Chairman and Demands his Resignation Amid Rape Investigation

By Brendan Farrington | Dec 17, 2023

The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation, adding to calls for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation

Top Strategist Resigns from DeSantis-backing Super PAC with Less than a Month Before Iowa Caucuses

By Jill Colvin | Dec 17, 2023

The top strategist for the embattled super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' campaign for the White House resigned Saturday night in the latest sign of trouble for the GOP hopeful.

Biases Behind Transgender Athlete Bans are Deeply Rooted

Dec 16, 2023

Coupled with laws that limit rights, collective biases serve to stigmatize transgender people, hurting their overall health and well-being.

Senate Aide Shared Explicit Same-Sex Video Shot in Senate Conference Room

Dec 16, 2023

An aide to Maryland Senator Ben Cardin recorded and posted a video of himself having sex with another man in a Senate conference room. The aide, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, was subsequently fired.

Bipartisan Military Spending Bill Drops Anti-Trans Language

By Kevin Freking | Dec 16, 2023

The House passed a bill authorizing the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades, despite objections from conservatives who wanted restrictions on gender-affirming health care.

George Santos is in Plea Negotiations with Federal Prosecutors

George Santos is in Plea Negotiations with Federal Prosecutors

Dec 12, 2023

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is in negotiations to resolve his federal criminal fraud case, prosecutors said in a court filing Monday.

Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

By Harm Venhuizen | Dec 7, 2023

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors.

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