Republicans target law that protects whales, seals and polar bears
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Republican lawmakers are targeting one of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental…
Government shutdown: Health care remains an intractable issue in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as…
Redistricting spreads among states after Trump’s urging
A mid-decade battle over congressional redistricting is playing out in state capitals, in courtrooms and on the ballot.…
Top US Republican urges vote on Russia sanctions after Ukraine trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just back from a congressional delegation trip to Ukraine, a senior Republican said he’s more…
Democrats dig in on health care as threat of government shutdown looms
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters as Senate Democratic leaders hold a press conference…
Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk killed in a shooting
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at…
Putin and Zelenskyy have ‘no meeting planned,’ Russia’s Lavrov says
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a joint press conference with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in…
US national debt reaches $37 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, a record number that highlights…
Q&A: Can Trump hold a mid-decade census?
President Donald Trump on Thursday instructed the Commerce Department to have the Census Bureau start work on a…
Most think GOP tax bill will help the wealthy, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican elected officials are promoting their recently passed tax and spending bill as a win…