Early voting, mail-in ballots grow in popularity, despite rhetoric
A new report highlights the continued popularity of different voting methods even as they have been criticized by some politicians in recent years.
'Big beautiful bill' passes final vote in House; moves to Trump
The House approved a final version of President Donald Trump’s spending bill ahead of the July 4 deadline imposed by Trump. Here's what the bill includes.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
House Republicans push for final vote on Trump's spending bill
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
‘Big beautiful bill’ passes in Senate: What’s in it and what comes next
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
More than half of Americans oppose Trump's spending bill, poll shows
Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.
Fewer adults are ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ proud to be an American, poll shows
A new Gallup poll reveals that U.S. national pride has dropped to a record low. Here’s what they found.
Elon Musk says Senate bill would 'destroy millions of jobs' and hike taxes
Elon Musk’s spat with President Trump over the "big, beautiful bill" continues. Here's the latest of his criticisms.
'Big, beautiful' bill update: Senate debate begins after 16-hour reading
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill of tax breaks and Medicaid cuts is one step closer to passage after it cleared a key procedural hurdle overnight.
'Big, beautiful' budget bill latest: Senate preps for all-night voting session
The weekend session could be a make-or-break moment for the GOP, as some Republicans have voiced opposition to President Trump's signature spending bill.
Senate blocks effort to check Trump's war powers
The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that President Donald Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.
Tordillos declares victory in San Jose District 3 special election
San Jose Planning Commissioner Anthony Tordillos on Thursday declared victory in the special election for the District 3 City Council seat, which was vacated following the resignation of Omar Torres.
World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
Bill Moyers, White House press secretary and TV journalist, dies
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91.
Trump officials hold first classified briefing with Congress on Iran strikes
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
California vice mayor calls for 'Cholos' to defend 'streets' amid ICE raids
Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez is under federal investigation for a video in which she challenges local gang members to defend their territory against federal immigration agents.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Trump at NATO: From ‘daddy’ comment to defending US strikes on Iran
From getting called “daddy" doubling down on the damage done to Iran’s nuclear sites, here’s what to know about President Trump’s time at the NATO summit Wednesday.
Here's what's in and out of Trump's spending bill as Senate works to meet July 4 deadline
The 1,000-page legislation calls for cuts to government programs like Medicare and SNAP as the Senate works to pass the bill by the holiday deadline.