Abortion foes take aim at ballot initiatives in next phase of post-Dobbs political fights
After a string of recent ballot-box victories for abortion rights groups, opponents of the procedure are redoubling their efforts --…
South Carolina Attorney General Wilson asks court to reconsider abortion ruling
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson asked the court to reconsider its ruling striking down the six-week abortion ban. Wilson…
January 7, 2023 updates on Speaker Kevin McCarthy
GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy clinched the House speakership in a dramatic 15th round of voting in the early hours of…
Dozens of states see new laws on abortion, minimum wage take effect in 2023
New abortion laws and minimum wage amounts are taking effect in dozens of states across the country after the U.S.…
New California laws on abortion, jaywalking, rap lyrics take effect in 2023
By ADAM BEAM | Associated Press SACRAMENTO — Cheaper abortions, raises for some workers and...
Kyrsten Sinema’s defection without a difference
The recent history of party-switching senators includes stories of moderates feeling abandoned, longtime politicians unwilling to face primary voters or…
Socialist EU vice president arrested, accused of taking bribes from Arab state to influence European parliament
A Greek socialist serving as vice president of the European Union's parliament was arrested in Belgium for allegedly taking bribes…
One of country’s most liberal cities takes moderate turn after election, pushes back on ‘Defund the Police’
West Hollywood, California, which has long been known as one of the most progressive cities in the country, has taken…
Bernie Sanders ‘worried’ about Democratic midterm voter turnout among young, working-class
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., acknowledged that young and working-class voters might not be enthused to vote for Democrats during the…
Six states to watch for the 2022 midterms
Six states will be at the center of the political universe this November: The five...