Hunter Biden faces new indictment from prosecutors as plea deal unravels

Federal prosecutors are seeking to bring a new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter by the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.

California insurers lobby for sweeping changes to state law in 'secret' meetings

Insurers are reportedly engaged in negotiations with the California insurance commissioner and state legislators, seeking significant revisions to the state's insurance laws before the conclusion of the legislative year.

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.

Capitol physician: McConnell’s health episodes show 'no evidence' of being strokes or seizures

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.

Congress returns to avoid government shutdown while Republicans weigh an impeachment inquiry

President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.

The 2024 presidential campaign is coming into focus. It might look similar to last one

A rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump might be on the horizon, raising the prospect of an uncertain election season that only strengthens the nation’s political divide.

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.

In key South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for path against Trump

Some campaigns are focusing on South Carolina, where the GOP primary is a last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.

US government eager to renew powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists’ hands

A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.

New California law aims to build affordable housing faster

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last week that lawmakers say will help speed up the process of building new affordable housing in California. 

Bill Richardson, former New Mexico governor and UN ambassador, dies at 75

Before he was elected governor of New Mexico in 2002, Bill Richardson was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary under President Bill Clinton and served 14 years as a congressman.

Elected leaders, union workers celebrate 'hot labor summer'

Ahead of Labor Day, dozens of elected officials and union workers gathered for a barbecue to celebrate months of labor progress across the state.

Proud Boy who smashed Capitol window on Jan. 6 gets 10 years in prison, then declares, ‘Trump won!’

A former member of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group who smashed a window at the U.S. Capitol in the building’s first breach of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison — and then defiantly declared as he walked out of the courtroom, "Trump won!"

Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor's plane last year

The filing comes amid a heightened focus on ethics at the high court that stems from a series of reports revealing that Thomas has for years received undisclosed expensive gifts, including international travel.

LGBTQ+ groups, lawmakers rally at Capitol amid fight over rights of trans students, parents

Democratic lawmakers joined LGBTQ+ rights organizations on the steps of the Capitol for their annual advocacy day. The event coming as the battle over the rights of transgender students and parents continues to escalate.