Politics

A Republican has not occupied Oregon’s governor’s mansion since 1987, but Christine Drazan is in a toss-up race that could flip the state red.

‘Oregon deserves better’: Republican Drazan in toss up race for governor

A poll found 39% of Republicans and 25% of Democrats say they'll blame election fraud if their party doesn't win control of Congress in November.

Poll: 39% of Republicans, 25% of Democrats would blame fraud for loss

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse is expected to resign and become the next president of the University of Florida.

Sen. Ben Sasse expected to leave Senate, become university president

He's anti-woke, anti-ESG and hopes to shake up the corporate world. Activist investor Vivek Ramaswamy is backed by some big-time billionaires.

How rising anti-ESG crusader Ramaswamy is shaking up corporate America

Google entered into an $85 million settlement with Arizona over claims it deceptively collected users location information.

Google enters $85 million settlement over user tracking

Polling from around the country shows voters' top priority is the economy, immigration and election integrity in the 2022 midterms.

Voters prioritize economy and inflation heading into the midterms

The Supreme Court heard a case regarding Alabama's congressional map, and whether there should be one more majority Black district.

Merrill v. Milligan: Supreme Court hears Alabama redistricting case

After jury selection last week, opening statements in the trial of five members of the Oath Keepers extremist group got underway Monday.

Opening statements kick off trial of five members of Oath Keepers

It has been two years since Virginia passed red flag laws and new data gives people a glimpse into the effectiveness of the laws.

New data reveals effectiveness of Virginia red flag laws

Just over a month from the 2022 midterms, federal officials warn of attempts by Russia and China to negatively influence U.S. elections.

Federal officials warn of midterm interference attempts from China, Russia

The Supreme Court's 2022-2023 term could lead to massive changes in voting, immigration and college admissions.

Moore v. Harper tops list of Supreme Court cases to watch this term

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill making California a transgender refuge state and counters anti-trans bills in Texas, Louisiana and Arizona.

California becomes a transgender refuge state

The Supreme Court will begin a new term, the presidential election in Brazil is now headed for a runoff, and Britain backpedals on wealthy tax cuts.

Supreme Court in session; Brazil runoff election; Britain backs off tax cuts

Seven State Attorneys General have filed two lawsuits against President Biden's student loan cancellation saying he can't take unilateral action.

President Biden sued over student loan cancellation

States files suit against the Biden administration's student loan plan, Harris ends her Asia trip in South Korea. Google shuts down Stadia.

States sue Biden administration over student loan plan, VP Harris condemns North Korea nuclear tests, Google to shut down Stadia

Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appeared for a voluntary interview with the House Jan. 6 Investigative Committee.

Ginni Thomas testifies in front of Jan. 6 investigative committee

House and Senate leadership said they are on track to fund the government and avoid a shutdown before the deadline Friday at midnight.

Congress on track to fund government, avoid shutdown

The offices of Reps. Ro Khanna and Ilhan Omar are holding votes on whether to unionize after Rep. Don Levin's office voted to unanimously.

Congressional office staff members vote on unionization

The Senate is looking to pass legislation to strengthen laws surrounding crimes against humanity, torture and genocide.

Senators seek to strengthen US laws regarding war crimes

Students from nearly 100 Virginia high schools walked out of class to protest new guidelines for policies regarding transgender students.

Virginia high school students protest new transgender guidelines

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is 89 years old and running for re-election in Iowa this fall. If he wins, he will be 95 at the end of his next term.

Grassley faces tightest race yet as midterms approach in Iowa

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema stands by the Senate filibuster

A judge lifted an injunction on an abortion ban in Arizona, stating it was necessary to align with the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.

Arizona abortion law from 1864 reinstated

In a press conference, the law firm representing migrants in Martha's Vineyard said the consent forms his clients signed should be invalidated in court.

Lawyer for Martha’s Vineyard migrants discredits DeSantis consent forms