In the first vote of its kind in years, the House wants to revive ban on certain guns
The legislation is likely to stall in the Senate, and Republicans have dismissed it as an election-year strategy by Democrats.
Politics & Government
States look to regulate weed alternatives like delta-8 as sales explode
Delta-8 is a hemp product designed to get users high, but misleading labels or added chemicals have caused people to get sick. And a lack of federal regulation or guidance has states stepping in.
Jan. 6 hearings chip away at Trump's hold on GOP, as 2024 hopefuls circle
Trump is still the dominant figure in Republican politics, but he appears more vulnerable after the persistent focus on his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Fani Willis is investigating Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is the Atlanta area prosecutor investigating efforts by former President Trump and his allies to overturn the election results in Georgia in 2020.
The Michigan GOP primary for governor is all about abortion
In the Michigan GOP primary for governor, five candidates were disqualified for allegedly collecting fraudulent signatures. Another was arrested on Jan 6. charges. Now, the race is all about abortion.
Biden's week: COVID, a 'historic' agreement and the GDP
The Democrats' agenda that looked stalled from the outside just got a major boost. Is there still time for things to turn around for Biden and his party before midterm elections?
Maricopa County leaders keep pushing back against election denialism in Arizona
Despite a discredited election review and false claims about the 2020 election, this year's primary, coming up on Tuesday, isn't all that different in Arizona's biggest county.
The Senate passed a bill to help sick veterans. Then 25 Republicans reversed course
Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars dating back to Vietnam.
Climate experts experience an odd sensation after the Manchin budget deal: optimism
Democrats in Congress look ready to pass legislation with significant climate change elements that push the country closer to President Biden's ambitious goals.
Election deniers are running to control voting. Here's how they've fared so far
In five states, Republicans who deny the 2020 election results have now moved closer to overseeing the voting process. Arizona, which has a primary on Tuesday, could be next.