Why some Democrats are trying a previously unsuccessful strategy in a last-minute campaign push
With just over a week to go until Election Day, a collection of Democratic candidates and supportive groups are willing…
Senate clears way for debate on gun bill
A compromise on expanded background checks for gun buyers sets up a key vote Thursday in the U.S. Senate.
Democrats want to expand DOJ’s power to fight for ‘environmental justice’
Democrats are expanding the Biden administration's equity push with the creation of new sections within DOJ to fight environmental crimes…
Election Brief: What role will crime play in November’s midterm elections?
Five weeks from election day, the midterms are heating up as Democrats try to hold their slim House majority and…
Strategists and political experts weigh effect of GOP’s focus on crime ahead of midterms
Political experts are sounding off on the GOP's focus on crime ahead of the midterm elections, with some saying they…
Senate approves government funding extension to avert shutdown
The Senate voted on Thursday to approve a short-term government funding extension that would prevent a shutdown at the end…
Abortion advocate says she will apply Dobbs ruling as federal judge, but Republicans aren’t convinced
In her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 21, Julie Rikelman faced scrutiny from Republican senators over…
Election Brief: 2022 primary season concludes with fiery Republican face-offs in battleground New Hampshire
Final primary elections ahead of November's 2022 midterms will determine who will take on Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and more…
Senate gay marriage bill negotiators to meet on how to advance the legislation before midterms
Bipartisan senators aim to pass gay marriage legislation before the midterms, but a handful of key hurdles remain, including on…
Senate Democrats may include gay marriage legislation in government funding package
Gay marriage is one of several issues before the Senate in its final work period before the midterms, including time-consuming…