Politics

A Panera franchisee responded to controversy by boosting employee wages to $20 per hour amid California's minimum wage law debate.

Panera franchisee says he’ll pay $20 per hour after minimum wage controversy

Congress hasn't had an approval rating above 40% since 2005. But like the public, members don't give themselves high marks either.

Congress has a 12% approval rating; members are not happy with it either

Senate Democrats are interested in making another attempt at eliminating the filibuster now that two of their party's opponents are retiring.

Democrats eye another push to eliminate filibuster with Sinema, Manchin gone

The House passed a new election bill that would eliminate drop boxes and adjust the deadline to cast absentee ballots.

Iowa House passes bill to ban ballot drop boxes, protect Trump on 2024 ticket

Sen. Katie Britt criticized current immigration policies, recounting a woman's horrific sex trafficking ordeal at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Who is Sen. Katie Britt, the GOP pick to respond to Biden’s State of the Union?

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the deployment of hundreds of National Guard members to New York City’s subways in response to a surge in violent assaults. The New York Police Department has reported an alarming increase in such incidents within the transit system.

National Guard deployed to New York City subways to combat crime

Alabama's Governor has signed a bill into law aimed at protecting IVF patients and hospitals from prosecution following a near-three week pause in treatments. And—why New York is deploying hundreds of National Guard members to city subways. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Alabama enacts IVF protections following Supreme Court decision

San Fransisco voters are shifting their political stances, backing measures aimed at welfare drug screening and enhancing police powers.

San Francisco voters back welfare drug screening, police surveillance

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, won't seek reelection, giving Republicans a chance to flip an open seat.

Sinema exit will make it even harder for Democrats to hold Senate majority

Nikki Haley suspended her 2024 presidential campaign without endorsing Donald Trump following significant Super Tuesday losses.

Nikki Haley suspends 2024 presidential run, offers no Trump endorsement

A bid for governor in North Carolina is garnering a lot of media reaction due to a controversial Republican candidate, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.

Trump’s pick for North Carolina governor wins primary. Controversy follows him.

On Super Tuesday, President Joe Biden achieved a dominant performance in the Democratic primaries, securing victories in every state with over 80 percent of the vote in many of them. However, his sweep was not without opposition, as a significant protest vote emerged in some states. Activists urged voters to select the ‘uncommitted’ option as a protest against Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza, notably in Minnesota, where the uncommitted vote reached 19 percent.

Biden wins big on Super Tuesday, but loses caucus to entrepreneur

Haley will serve as the institute's next Walter P. Stern Chair after receiving the Global Leadership Award in 2018.

Nikki Haley plans to suspend campaign after one win on Super Tuesday

President Biden and former President Trump respond after voters in more than a dozen states went to the polls for Super Tuesday, and, after winning one race last night, Nikki Haley is expected to end her campaign today. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Donald Trump inches closer to GOP presidential nominee after Super Tuesday

The House Oversight Committee initiated an investigation into Vice President Kamala Harris's border-related initiatives, focusing on her role in addressing the root causes of migration from Latin America.

Democrats, Republicans want answers about outside influence on US Trade Rep

A court of appeals blocked Florida's restrictions on workplace training regarding race-related issues, citing a First Amendment violation.

Appeals court blocks Florida’s ‘Stop-Woke’ law on First Amendment grounds

Oregon lawmakers are reversing course on a law that decriminalized drug use. Now, it's up to the governor to approve the repeal.

Oregon voters decriminalized drugs; now lawmakers are recriminalizing them

The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Texas' controversial new immigration law, which would have allowed state police to detain individuals suspected of illegal entry into the country. The law, known as Senate Bill 4, was signed into effect by Governor Gregg Abbott in December.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks new Texas immigration bill

Super Tuesday is here -- with voters in more than a dozen states looking to make a difference in the presidential race. And -- Elon Musk is dethroned as the world's richest person. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Super Tuesday preview — more than a dozen states holding contests

Congress released spending bills that cover about 30% of the government. It needs to pass them by Friday, March 8 to avoid a partial shutdown.

Congress releases spending packages to last through Sept., avoid partial shutdown

A Texas court overruled a decision that halted a new law allowing local police to arrest migrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.

Texas wins appeal over state law allowing local police to arrest migrants

Supreme Court justices expressed concerns about using an obstruction statute in charging individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, raising questions about the prosecution process.

Court tosses part of Jan. 6 sentence, could impact 100 defendants’ prison time

The Supreme Court overturned a ruling by Colorado's Supreme Court which stated Donald Trump cannot appear on the primary ballot.

Supreme Court unanimously rules that Trump can remain on presidential ballot

The Supreme Court may deliver its ruling March 4, on whether Colorado can exclude former President Donald Trump from its ballot, based on the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause. The Court has announced it will release one or more opinions today.

Supreme Court could issue ruling on Trump ballot eligibility