Potential candidates always test political waters in Iowa. Trump's trip is different
Former President Donald Trump, who is teasing another run, is holding a large rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Saturday night.
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The week in politics: government funding, debt ceiling and infrastructure
Dec. 3 is the date on Washington's mind. That's when federal government funding runs out. And, it's the new date for the U.S. to default on its credit after a Senate vote to raise the debt ceiling.
Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Texas' 6-week abortion ban
After a lower court temporarily blocked Texas from enforcing the ban on abortions six weeks into pregnancy, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed that ban to continue.
The Postal Service is slowing the mail to save money. Critics say it's a death spiral
As of Oct. 1, some first-class mail has been delivered more slowly. Some say between that and recent price increases, it spells trouble for the agency.
The White House authorizes the National Archives to share documents with Jan. 6 panel
Separately, the select committee investigating the Capitol riot indicated that former Trump strategist Steve Bannon is not planning to comply with the subpoena it issued to him.
Documents show Trump lost millions operating D.C. hotel
The Trump International Hotel incurred tens of millions in losses, while the former president claimed it was making money, according to a new cache of documents released by congressional Democrats.
EXCLUSIVE: Governors have questions about Afghan refugees. Here's who they call
President Biden put former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell in charge of helping connect federal agencies resettling Afghan refugees with state and local officials, and private sector groups.
U.S. officials will negotiate a new security deal with Mexico during talks Friday
The high-level talks come at a time when the U.S. and Mexico are dealing with an ongoing surge at their shared border.
Why some voters in Arizona have soured on democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Sen. Sinema's opposition to President Biden's price tag for his social spending plan and to changing the filibuster have many progressives in her home state unhappy.
20 attorneys general file a complaint to block the Postal Service's strategic plan
The changes the Postal Service plans include slower delivery of some first-class mail and higher holiday-period pricing — changes the states want regulators to review.