Politics

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan subpoenaed Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra for information on care of migrant children.

Jim Jordan subpoenas HHS for info on unaccompanied migrant children

Arizona GOP chair Jeff DeWit has allegedly offered Kari Lake money to step away from politics, an offer being characterized as a bribe.

Audio: AZ GOP chair purportedly offers to pay Kari Lake to drop Senate bid

The Texas National Guard installed more razor wire following a Supreme Court ruling that would allow federal agents to cut it down.

Texas and federal government clash over razor wire removal

Former President Trump spoke to his supporters after winning the New Hampshire presidential primary for the third time.

Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 24, 2024

A bill introduced by in the Hawaii Legislature is looking to ban Trump from the state's ballot. Monday, the proposal passed first reading.

Bill aiming to exclude Trump from ballot gains traction in Hawaii

Senate continues negotiations on a foreign aid package that also includes border security measures, however, more work needs to be done.

‘I’m not a yes vote today’: Is the Senate close to passing Ukraine-border bill?

The path to becoming the Republican nominee for president runs through New Hampshire as the first-in-the-nation primary begins on Tuesday.

Trump, Haley clash in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 23, 2024

President Donald Trump tried to quell questions about his mental health after confusing Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi in a campaign speech.

Trump says he aced cognitive test after confusing Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi

Democratic candidates navigate New Hampshire’s primary election landscape while President Joe Biden's name will not appear on the ballot.

Fake robocalls, push for Biden write-in: What’s happening with Dems in NH

The idea of a wall at the northern border is gaining momentum among Republicans as the New Hampshire primary takes center stage.

NH primary revives security concerns along northern border, calls for wall

A revote is being held after the Democratic mayoral primary election was tainted by a ballot stuffing scandal last year.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, holds election revote after ballot stuffing scandal

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Sunday, Jan. 21, that he is ending his bid for the White House ahead of the New Hampshire primary.

DeSantis drops out of presidential race ahead of New Hampshire primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 22, 2024

A bipartisan group of women in the House of Representatives want new moms to be able to vote by proxy for six weeks after giving birth.

Luna, Jacobs introduce resolution to let new moms in Congress vote remotely

Concerns about the cost of Safe Sleep Villages rise, and Gov. Newsom emphasizes the importance of a potential Supreme Court ruling.

Tent encampments offer homeless quick help but cost hamstrung cities millions

Lawyers from the Innocence Project filed motions in court to investigate other possible suspects in the murders of Laci Peterson and her unborn son.

Hunter Biden agrees to private deposition with House Republicans

Trump's lawyers are urging the Supreme Court to reverse Colorado's Supreme Court to bar the former president from its state's ballots.

Trump urges Supreme Court to keep name on ballots

Congress passed a short-term funding bill with just hours before Friday's deadline to avoid a government shutdown.

Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 19, 2024

No Labels, an organization considering a Republican and Democratic unity ticket, alleges groups are illegally conspiring to stop them.

No Labels files DOJ complaint alleging conspiracy to keep them off ballot

A professor addresses challenges with the "Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act," which aims to regulate armed militia groups.

Democratic bill to bar militia activities faces constitutional questions

The Senate is close to a funding deal for Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific region and border security, but will the House GOP support it?

Senate Republicans tell House GOP they won’t get better immigration deal with Trump

A South Dakota judge dismissed a lawsuit filed in June by an anti-abortion group that targeted a rejected abortion rights measure.

Judge rules Ohio official’s rights violated during arrest at public meeting

Gov. Newsom's decision to not sign a bill phasing out tackle football for kids under 12 by 2029 sparked discussions on youth sports safety.

Calif. lawmakers debate youth football ban, Gov. Newsom says he won’t sign

House Speaker Mike Johnson pressed President Biden on immigration reform during a meeting Biden called to push for more aid for Ukraine.

Speaker Johnson pushes border reform in meeting with Biden on Ukraine aid

Pakistan said it has carried out strikes targeting terrorists inside Iran while the U.S. carried out more strikes on Houthi targets.

Pakistan strikes back at Iran; US targets Houthi missiles: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 18, 2024