Mike Pence says 'mistakes were made' in handling of classified documents

The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.

TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February

Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.

Milwaukee Republican presidential debate; city could be in running

Before hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention, Milwaukee could be in the running to host a Republican presidential debate.

Paul Pelosi attack: David DePape interrogation recording released

David DePape admitted to attacking Paul Pelosi and told San Francisco police that he intended to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage, according to a recording of his interrogation made public Friday.

Paul Pelosi 911 call released about home intruder

The recording of Nancy Pelosi's husband's call to 911 before he was attacked by a home intruder has been released.

Wisconsin bail reform proposal allows judges to tie cash to danger
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Bail reform heads to the ballot box. A constitutional amendment would allow judges to consider a defendant's record. Critics say it punishes the poor.

Former U.S. leaders asked to recheck for classified docs

The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.

New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since 1997

The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.

Rep. Adam Schiff running for Senate in 2024

Schiff will be running for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in the Senate, a position she's held since 1992.

Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

McCarthy says Santos will be removed from Congress if Ethics Committee determines he broke the law

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.

Wisconsin State of the State: Gov. Evers' plans on tax cut
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2023 State of the State address, the first of his second term and fifth overall, with plans to cut taxes.

Wisconsin State of the State: Gov. Evers' plans on tax cut

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2023 State of the State address, the first of his second term and fifth overall, with plans to cut taxes.

President Biden pushes assault weapons ban following Half Moon Bay mass shooting

President Joe Biden on Tuesday said not only was he praying for those killed in the latest mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, but he has directed his administration to ensure the city that they have the "full support of the federal government in the wake of this heinous attack."

Senators grill Ticketmaster following Taylor Swift debacle

Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.

Vice President Mike Pence discovered classified documents in Indiana home

Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president. 

'Diamond' of pro-Trump commentary duo died of heart disease

The cause of her death, which was not released by the family, had become a topic of widespread speculation. A torrent of social media users suggested COVID-19 was to blame.

4 Oath Keepers convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Four members of the Oath Keepers have been convicted of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack in the second major trial involving far-right extremists accused of plotting to forcibly keep President Donald Trump in power.