NYC Council OKs measure that would allow legal noncitizens to vote in local elections
If enacted, New York City would become the largest jurisdiction in the U.S. to allow legal permanent residents to vote in municipal elections.
Politics
Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy
The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
Mark Meadows is suing the Jan. 6 committee as it moves to hold him in contempt
Mark Meadows is suing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Jan. 6 committee, asking a judge to block enforcement of two subpoenas it had issued for himself and Verizon.
Former Sen. Bob Dole lies in state at the Capitol as his colleagues pay tribute
The former lawmaker and presidential candidate was remembered by his former colleagues, including President Biden. He died on Dec. 5 at the age of 98.
Presidential race in France shaken up as far-right TV commentator launches campaign
An extreme-right TV commentator has thrown the political world in France into turmoil by launching a presidential campaign ahead of next April's election.
Criminal justice advocates are pressing the Biden administration for more action
Criminal justice advocates are frustrated with inaction from the White House and Justice Department on clemency, reducing racial disparities in the justice system and improving prisons.
Biden is in a high-stakes game of telephone diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia
In a call on Thursday, President Biden briefed the Ukrainian president about his recent talks with the Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He'll soon have a call with nine NATO allies in the region.
Americans don't feel direct payments or child tax credits helped them, new poll finds
An NPR/Marist poll shows that most Democrat voters are skeptical about the party's plans and few feel they were deeply helped by policies that already exist.
Journalist says Republicans now have more reliable ways to overturn election results
Atlantic journalist Bart Gellman says the Republican party is increasingly unwilling to accept defeat and, in fact, is "prepared to win by sacrificing the essential elements of democracy."
House retirement tracker: Senior Democrats exit as the GOP is confident of a takeover
A growing number of House lawmakers have opted not to run again in 2022, but so far more Democrats than Republicans are choosing to end their service.