GOP leader Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after head injury
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is back at work in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, almost six weeks after a fall at a Washington-area hotel and extended treatment for a concussion.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is back at work in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, almost six weeks after a fall at a Washington-area hotel and extended treatment for a concussion.
House Speaker McCarthy rounds 100 days in office, faces tough road ahead
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is performing the role as speaker — second in line to the presidency — but the Republican leader allied with Donald Trump remains stubbornly limited in action because of his uneasy grip on the gavel.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is performing the role as speaker — second in line to the presidency — but the Republican leader allied with Donald Trump remains stubbornly limited in action because of his uneasy grip on the gavel.
Could FL abortion bill impact DeSantis' chances if he runs for president in 2024? | LiveNOW from FOX
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill, the "Heartbeat Protection Act," that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. DeSantis? office announced the signing about 11 p.m., several hours after the Florida state House gave final approval to the bill (SB 300), one of the most-controversial issues of this year?s legislative session. AG Gankarski, a reporter with Florida Politics, spoke with LiveNOW's Andrew Craft about Gov. DeSantis' chances in 2024 if he decides to run for president and how the "Heartbeat Protection Act" could impact his chances. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill, the "Heartbeat Protection Act," that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. DeSantis? office announced the signing about 11 p.m., several hours after the Florida state House gave final approval to the bill (SB 300), one of the most-controversial issues of this year?s legislative session. AG Gankarski, a reporter with Florida Politics, spoke with LiveNOW's Andrew Craft about Gov. DeSantis' chances in 2024 if he decides to run for president and how the "Heartbeat Protection Act" could impact his chances. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens for now
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
Supreme Court temporarily keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place
The Supreme Court has temporarily kept in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it more fully considers the issues raised in a court challenge.
The Supreme Court has temporarily kept in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it more fully considers the issues raised in a court challenge.
Court preserves access to abortion drug, tightens rules
A federal appeals court has preserved access to an abortion drug for now but under tighter rules that would allow the drug only to be dispensed up to seven weeks, not 10, and not by mail.
A federal appeals court has preserved access to an abortion drug for now but under tighter rules that would allow the drug only to be dispensed up to seven weeks, not 10, and not by mail.
After calls to resign, Dianne Feinstein seeks Judiciary replacement
Recuperating U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked Wednesday to be temporarily replaced on the Judiciary Committee, shortly after two House Democrats called on her to resign after her extended absence from Washington.
Recuperating U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked Wednesday to be temporarily replaced on the Judiciary Committee, shortly after two House Democrats called on her to resign after her extended absence from Washington.
Abortion clinics reassure worried patients and set backup plans
Abortion providers say they are trying to assure patients that nothing has changed, at least for the moment. And even if the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas stands, doctors are devising backup plans.
Abortion providers say they are trying to assure patients that nothing has changed, at least for the moment. And even if the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas stands, doctors are devising backup plans.
Rep. Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House after expulsion
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
Expelled Tennessee lawmakers may get their seats back
The GOP supermajority expelled the two lawmakers, leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts with no representation in the House.
The GOP supermajority expelled the two lawmakers, leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts with no representation in the House.
Justice Clarence Thomas says he didn't have to disclose luxury trips funded by GOP megadonor
Thomas has accepted luxury trips from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow nearly every year for more than two decades.
Thomas has accepted luxury trips from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow nearly every year for more than two decades.
Idaho school board member attacks governor in profane tweet: 'I’m p---ing on your grave'
A young school board member in Boise, Idaho unleashed a profane social media attack on the governor, saying he will be urinating on his final resting place after he dies.
A young school board member in Boise, Idaho unleashed a profane social media attack on the governor, saying he will be urinating on his final resting place after he dies.
China sanctions Reagan library, others over Taiwan president’s US trip
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California was the site of the rare high-level, bipartisan meeting Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Wednesday for talks with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California was the site of the rare high-level, bipartisan meeting Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Wednesday for talks with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
Rep. James Comer says two county attorneys have asked him how they can 'go after the Bidens'
Rep. James Comer's comments come after Donald Trump was indicted on charges of falsifying business records.
Rep. James Comer's comments come after Donald Trump was indicted on charges of falsifying business records.
Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. challenging Biden in 2024
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.