Christopher Luxon takes oath as New Zealand's Prime Minister, emphasizes economic enhancement as top priority
Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy.
Study pinpoints how many extra births occurred after Roe v Wade overturned
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect
The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.
Geert Wilders known as the 'Dutch Donald Trump' has massive win in Netherlands election
Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.
Redistricting case, Wisconsin Supreme Court hears map challenge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs whether to throw out the state's current legislative maps – a case that could change the future of the state's politics.
Legislative maps case; Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in a case that challenges the current legislative maps.
3 general election debates scheduled for 2024 without either party confirming attendance
Three debates for next year’s presidential general election are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9.
Wisconsin $2 billion tax cut vetoed, Evers calls plan 'unserious'
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday vetoed a $2 billion Republican tax cut bill, calling it “completely unserious."
Rosalynn Carter: Here's how you can honor the former first lady's life and legacy
People across the world are paying tribute and offering condolences after the death of former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Here's how you can share your own.
Speaker Johnson to make 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage available for public view
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to publicly release hours of footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
House Ethics chairman moves to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress
Santos has maintained his innocence despite Thursday's scathing report and calls from many of his colleagues to step down.
George Santos says he will not seek reelection; House Ethics Committee moves to expel
After the House Ethics Committee released its scathing report, George Santos says he will not seek reelection, as they move to expel him.
Congress passes temporary funding bill to prevent government shutdown
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown
The House has voted overwhelmingly to prevent a government shutdown. New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.
Wisconsin liquor law overhaul, Legislature passes changes
The Wisconsin Legislature passed a bipartisan measure on Tuesday to overhaul the state's liquor laws and create new regulations for wedding barns.
Wisconsin $2B tax cut; Republicans approve, headed for Gov. Evers veto
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature gave final approval to a $2 billion income tax cut which Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is expected to veto.
Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 presidential bid, shocking even his campaign staff
The news was so unanticipated that one campaign worker said that campaign staff found out the Republican was dropping out by watching the show.
Trump unveils ambitious 2nd term agenda: mass deportation, new Muslim ban, tariffs on all imports
A mass deportation operation. A new Muslim ban. Tariffs on all imported goods and "freedom cities" built on federal land.
House Republicans unveil two-step package to avoid partial government shutdown
The bill excludes funding requested by President Joe Biden for Israel, Ukraine and the U.S. border with Mexico.
WI judge order; former chief justice turn over impeachment advise records
A Wisconsin judge ordered the former chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to produce records related to her work advising the Republican Assembly speaker on whether to impeach a current justice.