Trump seeks to block FBI review of docs seized in Mar-a-Lago search
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Monday to prevent the FBI from continuing to review documents recovered from his Florida estate earlier this month until a neutral special master can be appointed to inspect the records.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Monday to prevent the FBI from continuing to review documents recovered from his Florida estate earlier this month until a neutral special master can be appointed to inspect the records.
Colorado GOP senator becomes Democrat, citing 2020 election falsehoods
Citing alarm toward the Republican Party’s widespread embrace of 2020 election conspiracies, a moderate GOP Colorado state senator has switched his affiliation to Democrat, enhancing that party’s prospects to retain its majority in the chamber in the November midterms.
Citing alarm toward the Republican Party’s widespread embrace of 2020 election conspiracies, a moderate GOP Colorado state senator has switched his affiliation to Democrat, enhancing that party’s prospects to retain its majority in the chamber in the November midterms.
Trump seeks to block FBI review of docs seized in Mar-a-Lago search
The request was included in a federal lawsuit, the first filing by Trump's legal team in the two weeks since the search.
The request was included in a federal lawsuit, the first filing by Trump's legal team in the two weeks since the search.
This week's primaries: Top Democrats face off in Florida, New York
Redistricting in New York has two House Democrats battling for the same seat, while two Florida Democrats are competing for their party's nomination to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Redistricting in New York has two House Democrats battling for the same seat, while two Florida Democrats are competing for their party's nomination to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
'Great nations don't hide from their history,' Biden calls for self-reflection on Slavery Remembrance Day
"Great nations don’t hide from their history," Biden said in a statement marking August 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day. "They acknowledge their past, both the triumphs and the tragedies."
"Great nations don’t hide from their history," Biden said in a statement marking August 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day. "They acknowledge their past, both the triumphs and the tragedies."
Walmart to expand abortion coverage for employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Republican group apologizes after using GOP elephant with KKK imagery
A Republican group in Alabama is apologizing after accidentally using a picture of a GOP elephant that contained Ku Klux Klan imagery.
A Republican group in Alabama is apologizing after accidentally using a picture of a GOP elephant that contained Ku Klux Klan imagery.
Social media companies offer few changes to safeguard US midterm elections
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Milwaukee mayor defends violence prevention pick amid opposition
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is defending Ashanti Hamilton as his pick to run the city's Office of Violence Prevention despite opposition.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is defending Ashanti Hamilton as his pick to run the city's Office of Violence Prevention despite opposition.
North Carolina’s 20-week abortion ban reinstated by judge
Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.
Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.
South Carolina court temporarily blocks 'fetal heartbeat' law that bans abortions around 6 weeks
The South Carolina “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks is no longer in effect after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked it.
The South Carolina “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks is no longer in effect after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked it.
Rudy Giuliani testifies in Georgia 2020 election probe, says he 'didn't walk' to make appearance
Rudy Giuliani arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday to testify before a special grand jury that is investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.
Rudy Giuliani arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday to testify before a special grand jury that is investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.
Gableman no longer in contempt of court, judge rules
Michael Gableman, hired by Republicans to investigate the 2020 election, is no longer in contempt a court, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Michael Gableman, hired by Republicans to investigate the 2020 election, is no longer in contempt a court, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Marquette Law poll: Dems edge GOP in Wisconsin governor, senate races
The results of the newest Marquette University Law School poll were revealed – and they show Democrats hold a slight edge in the races for Wisconsin governor and U.S. Senate following the August primary.
The results of the newest Marquette University Law School poll were revealed – and they show Democrats hold a slight edge in the races for Wisconsin governor and U.S. Senate following the August primary.
Liz Cheney weighing presidential bid after primary loss
“I have said since Jan. 6 that I will do whatever it takes to ensure Donald Trump is never again anywhere near the Oval Office — and I mean it," Liz Cheney said in her concession speech.
“I have said since Jan. 6 that I will do whatever it takes to ensure Donald Trump is never again anywhere near the Oval Office — and I mean it," Liz Cheney said in her concession speech.
Rep. Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
Vos' primary victory contested by man who requested bogus absentee ballots
Harry Wait, who made bogus absentee ballot requests on behalf of about 10 people, including Racine's mayor, said he will contest certification of the Aug. 9 primary in which Assembly Speaker Robin Vos beat challenger Adam Steen in the 63rd Assembly District.
Harry Wait, who made bogus absentee ballot requests on behalf of about 10 people, including Racine's mayor, said he will contest certification of the Aug. 9 primary in which Assembly Speaker Robin Vos beat challenger Adam Steen in the 63rd Assembly District.
Ron Johnson hosts border security roundtable in Milwaukee
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is focusing his attention on the nation's southern border, hosting a border security roundtable in Milwaukee.
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is focusing his attention on the nation's southern border, hosting a border security roundtable in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee domestic violence commission chair resigns in protest
Jermaine Reed, the chairman of Milwaukee's domestic violence commission, resigned in protest Tuesday over the city's selection of Ashanti Hamilton to lead the Office of Violence Prevention. Reed pointed to Hamilton's criminal past as the reason he suddenly quit.
Jermaine Reed, the chairman of Milwaukee's domestic violence commission, resigned in protest Tuesday over the city's selection of Ashanti Hamilton to lead the Office of Violence Prevention. Reed pointed to Hamilton's criminal past as the reason he suddenly quit.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.