Politics

Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the attack on the Capitol, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) is calling on Republicans to make a choice about the party's future.

Liz Cheney challenges GOP to choose Constitution over Trump

Congressional lawmakers continue to debate whether to enact a federal red flag law or leave the matter to the states to decide.

Would a federal red flag law prevent mass shootings in America?

The Senate will vote on a change to the filibuster rules.

Manchin wary as Schumer says Senate will vote on filibuster change

In the days ahead of Thursday's anniversary of the Capitol riots, a poll found a majority of Americans don't believe the riots were an isolated incident.

Americans concerned about democracy ahead of Capitol riots anniversary

With Russia ramping up pressure on Ukraine, President Biden is poised to carefully intervene through diplomacy--and potentially further restrictions.

Russia might invade Ukraine (again). Here’s how Biden can intervene.

Biden held talks with Putin for the second time this month.

Biden, Putin talk Russia security demands, Ukraine in 50-minute call

Harry Reid died at age 82.

Former Senate majority leader Harry Reid dead after four-year cancer battle

Biden issued a proclamation to revoke the travel ban.

Biden revokes travel ban in wake of new information on Omicron variant

The Jan. 6 committee is deferring its request for some Trump documents.

Jan. 6 Capitol riot committee to defer request for Trump documents

The CDC recommendation for isolation may be adjusted.

CDC may adjust COVID-19 isolation recommendation following backlash

Anthony Fauci said the U.S. should consider a domestic air travel vaccine mandate.

Fauci: Domestic air travel COVID vaccine mandate “should be considered”

Biden extended the student loan payment moratorium.

Biden extends student loan payment moratorium to May 2022

Contempt of Congress occurs when a person interferes with Congressional action. It's generally used when people don't show for Congressional hearings.

DC Dictionary: Contempt of Congress explained

A growing number of Americans believe there is a "war on Christmas," according to a new poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

More Americans believe the “war on Christmas” is real

Scott Perry and Jim Jordan rejected request from the House committee investigating Jan. 6.

House Jan. 6 committee gets denied by Reps. Jordan, Perry

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist national poll showed President Joe Biden's approval rating has dropped to 41%, the lowest of his presidency.

Poll: COVID, Build Back Better push Biden’s approval rating to new low

Non-citizens are gaining voting rights in local elections in New York and elsewhere, igniting debate about which members of society can cast ballots.

As non-citizens gain voting rights, debate swells in New York and nationwide

Democrats around the country are getting tougher on crime, after nationwide spikes that are being described as “lawlessness".

From defund to refund: Democrats talk tough on crime

The Build Back Better Act may be dead after Joe Manchin said he wouldn't support it.

Is Build Back Better dead? What’s next for the bill after Manchin says ‘no’

Two days after Senator Manchin said he couldn't vote for the Build Back Better Act, President Biden made his first public comments on the matter Tuesday.

Biden responds after Manchin deals blow to Build Back Better Act

The Biden Administration said while it wholeheartedly supports Team USA, it will not be sending any representation.

Diplomatic boycott: Biden delivers Beijing sting before Olympics

The CDC endorsed test-to-stay policies.

CDC officially puts support behind “test-to-stay” policies in schools

Biden and Putin will discuss Russia security demands Thursday.

Biden, Putin to talk Russia demands Thursday; Blinken talks with Zelensky

A growing number of Americans are in favor of a national divorce. What's the likelihood of secession by states like Texas or California?

Can Texas or any other state actually secede from the US?