Politics

Nancy Pelosi has departed the island of Taiwan, Kansas votes down anti-abortion law in primary election, Dodgers announcer legend Vin Scully died at 94.

Pelosi departs Taiwan, Kansas blocks abortion measure, Vin Scully dies

Senators introduce bill to codify Roe v. Wade

Senators introduce bill to codify Roe v. Wade

Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan amid threats from China to cancel the visit. China has said the U.S. is playing with fire and threatening its sovereignty.

Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, tensions high as China threat looms over trip

PolitiFact's fact-checkers ruled Sen. Chris Murphy's claims about the age of school shooters true. The data show the claim is flat-out false.

Fact-checkers call Sen. Murphy’s false claims about school shooters true

Federal guidelines state if a doctor determines an abortion is needed to stabilize a patient in an emergency, they must perform it regardless of state law.

Providing abortion care is mandatory in emergencies despite state laws

Since GDP turned negative for the second straight quarter, the U.S. has been thrust into a politically-heated debate: Are we in a recession?

Recession or not, here’s why Americans feel like the economy is going downhill

Democratic politicians have gone to TikTok in an effort to win over voters ahead of the election while former Lawmakers lobby for the company.

Democrats take to TikTok ahead of 2022 midterms to sway voters

Five U.S. presidents have contributed to building America's border wall and nonetheless, illegal migrant crossings continue to climb.

How the last five presidents played a part in building America’s border wall

As buses from Texas and Arizona arrive in the nation's capital, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is requesting National Guard assistance with immigration.

DC Mayor Bowser requests National Guard help with immigration

Border Patrol K-9 detects tactical weapons at California station, seizing 25 rifles and arresting two; linked to Operation Apollo. AP Images

Biden administration to fill gaps in border wall amid pressure from Democrat

The 26-year-old California man arrested for allegedly trying to assassinate Brett Kavanaugh also wanted to shoot two more Supreme Court justices.

Attempted Kavanaugh assassin ‘shooting for three’ Supreme Court justices

Democrats, veterans groups, and comedian Jon Stewart expressed outrage on Capitol Hill after Republicans blocked a bill to help veterans' healthcare.

Jon Stewart furious after Republicans block veterans’ healthcare bill

A bill trying to crack down on forced labor in China will ban certain products made in the country's Xinjiang region and could strain solar panel supply.

Law targeting forced labor in China could strain global supply chain

Senator Joe Manchin said he will now vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, which package includes $369 billion for climate change programs.

Sen. Joe Manchin flip-flops on economy, climate bill

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says it is prepared for nuclear fight with United States and allies, the Navy departs for South China sea, the Forward Party emerges.

North Korea nuclear threat, U.S. Navy in South China Sea, Forward Party

Gun manufacturers who make assault-style weapons, including the AR-15, earned more than $1 billion in revenue over the last decade.

AR-15 manufacturers made $1 billion on assault-style weapons over last decade

Sen. Chuck Grassley says he has heard from whistleblowers regarding the FBI falsely labeling derogatory information on Hunter Biden as disinformation.

Whistleblowers: FBI falsely labeled Hunter Biden evidence as disinformation

A deadly earthquake strikes the Philippines, the Fed is set to raise its benchmark rate, the Mega Millions jackpot has topped $1 billion.

Philippines earthquake, Fed rate hike, Mega Millions jackpot tops $1B

The Department of Health and Human Services is trying to prevent discrimination against the transgender community with a new rule for healthcare providers.

HHS proposes new rules on gender affirmation, pregnancy healthcare

Migrant deaths at America's border with Mexico have reached a new all-time high for the second year straight.

Migrant deaths at US-Mexico border hit all-time high in 2022

Calls for boycotts after Walgreens workers refuse to sell birth control over religious beliefs

Russian air strikes attack Ukraine ports jeopardizing grain exports, Brittney Griner's trial resumes in Russia, Trump makes first trip back to D.C.

Ukraine ports in jeopardy, Griner back in court, Trump makes DC return

Fears of a recession are prompting a messaging battle on the economy, as Washington lawmakers wait for GDP numbers to be released Thursday.

Projected GDP contraction prompts recession concerns, messaging battle

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt of Congress