Democracy Under Assault? Voter Suppression Accusations Fly As GOP Passes New Laws In Georgia, Iowa
New bills target mail-in voting and absentee ballots, which organizations like the ACLU say are meant to target Democratic voters.
Who Will Replace Roy Blunt? 3 Demcocrats, 3 Republicans Who May Run For Missouri Senate
Sen. Roy Blunt is the latest senior Republican to announce he won't run in 2022. Here are three potential candidates for his seat from each party.
Stimulus Check Update: Bill Faces Thin Margins In House Amid Some Progressive Skepticism
The Senates' conservative draft rankled some on the Democrat's leftmost wing, but looks to have good odds for a Wednesday vote.
US Confirms Plans To Retaliate For Russian Cyberattack
The announcement comes just days after an even larger breach was blamed on China.
Tennessee Bill Would Give Immunity To Drivers Who Hit Protestors, ACLU Says
The proposal would also make obstructing a sidewalk or hallway a felony. Its sponsors say it's necessary to restore "law and order."
Unemployment Extension Update: Senate Democrats Sidestep Stimulus Trap
The one-month extension stops it from expiring during Congress' August reccess, and allows the first $10,000 in benefits to be tax-free.
Karl Rove Canceled? Trump Calls On Fox To Ditch 'Pompous Fool'
After an op-ed criticizing Trump's CPAC speech as lacking vision, Trump called on Fox to drop the conservative strategist.
Stimulus Checks Update: Moderate Democrats On Board, 12 Million Denied Eligibility
Moderate Democrats have narrowed the eligibility threshold for stimulus checks, clearing the way for COVID-19 relief to go forward.
Democracy In The US: Citizens United On Chopping Block As Democrats Push Election Reform
An election reform bill heads to the Senate with many Democratic priorities, but faces steep opposition from Republicans.
Baby Food 'Tainted' With Arsenic Could Be FDA Regulation Target
A February report found concerning levels of heavy metals, with no set regulations. Congressional Democrats are moving to change that.
Who Is Shalanda Young? Meet Neera Tanden's Potential Replacement As OMB Director
As Biden's pick for deputy director, Young received acclaim from both sides, with some suggesting she would wind up with the top spot.
Pentagon Says Trump Interfered With Investigation Into Rep. Ronny Jackson's Abuse Of Subordinates
Jackson is accused of dozens of improprieties, including commenting on a female subordinate's body and drunkenly harassing her.
QAnon's Last Stand? Capitol Police Step Up Security For March 4 Prediction
Police say an "identified militia group" could be plotting to break into the Capitol Building ahead of Trump's predicted return to power.
Congress Confronts FBI's Domestic Terror Response As Government Grapples With Extremism
Agencies across the government have been reexamining how they handle domestic terror threats after the Jan. 6 riots.
What's Next For Joe Biden? Possible $4 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Faces Hefty Roadblocks
The next plan for the Biden administration could be its most ambitious yet but faces steep opposition from Republicans.
Target Shatters Sales Growth Record, But Hedges Bets On Future Performance
The retailer grew sales more during the pandemic than the previous decade combined, but remained cautious when talking about future prospects.
COVID-19 Testing Falls 30% As Experts Warn Of Variants: 'It's Shocking'
Experts are worried the trend could leave them blind as vaccine-resistant variants infiltrate the U.S.
Democrats Could Cut $15 Minimum Wage From Stimulus Bill
The tax incentive plan seems abandoned, and Democratic leadership is unwilling to overrule the Senate parliamentarian.
Cruz's CPAC Speech Attacks Mask-Wearing As Virtue Signaling
Cruz's speech characterized anti-COVID-19 measures as virtue signaling and attacked progressives for being afraid when far-right rioters breached Congress.
With Proud Boys Splintering, Experts Warn Of Radical Offshoots
Following the riots and revelations about their leader, the Proud Boys have found themselves simultaneously split, empowered and scrutinized.
After $15 Minimum Wage Rejected, Progressives Pressure Leadership: 'Not Delivering Is Not An Option'
Biden's administration has ruled out the move, but congressional leadership is keeping a variety of options on the table.
Boeing 777 Engine Covers Were Engineering Focus For Years Before Failures
Boeing had made plans to replace the cowls, but some question why regulators never got involved after years of repeated failures.
Nikki Haley Iced Out Of CPAC After Underestimating Donald Trump's Influence
The former ambassador hasn't been invited to speak, another blow to any presidential ambitions she may harbor.
White Supremacists '100% Open' In Military Recruitment, Pentagon Report Finds
The newly publicized October report details the difficulty the military has had in rooting out extremism in its ranks.
Joe Manchin Finally Buckles On Deb Haaland Confirmation After Democratic Pressure
Rep. Haaland still faces opposition from Republicans that will likely delay her confirmation, but with Sen. Machin's support will likely be eventually approved.
Nashville Suicide Bomber's Lizard-People Conspiracy Uncovered As Investigators Seek Motive
Acquaintances describe Anthony Warner as having held outlandish beliefs well before his terminal cancer diagnosis and eventual suicide bombing.
California's Hardline Net Neutrality Law Prevails In Court
After Trump's FCC did away with net neutrality in 2017, California decided to go it alone. This ruling clears the way for the laws to go into effect.
Texas Natural Gas Prices Attract Federal Investigation After 10,000% Spike
A 10,000% price hike during lethal temperatures has attracted national attention.
Biden Officials Say Pfizer And Moderna Likely To Fall Short Of 220 Million Vaccine Goal
Government officials said that while production was ramping up, vaccine suppliers probably couldn't provide 220 million doses by April.
Why New COVID-19 Vaccines May Require A 'Monkey Reserve'
The combined effect of spiking demand and years of budget cuts have left vaccine researchers facing a drought of animal subjects.