Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced Friday that she’s leaving the Democratic Party to register as an independent. So what does that mean? The initial reaction from analysts is that…
Read more Sinema ditches Democrats, but analysts say it’s no Senate earthquake, just a re-election gambitWASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that…
Read more Landmark bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriages passes HouseFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is being investigated by federal prosecutors over whether he manipulated prices of two cryptocurrencies to benefit his companies, according to a new report, and…
Read more Feds said to investigate FTX’s SBF over possible crypto price manipulation, while senators want his testimony“‘For proving that courage can be as contagious as fear, for stirring people and nations to come together in defense of freedom, for reminding the world of the…
Read more Volodymyr Zelensky and ‘the spirit of Ukraine’ named Time’s Person of the YearDemocratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia has defeated his Republican challenger Herschel Walker in their closely watched runoff election, according to an Associated Press projection. While Democrats already had…
Read more Democratic incumbent Warnock wins Georgia’s Senate runoff election — here’s why it mattersNEW YORK — Donald Trump’s company was convicted of tax fraud on Tuesday in a case brought by the Manhattan District Attorney, a significant repudiation of financial practices…
Read more Trump Organization found guilty in executive tax-fraud schemeWASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Thursday ended an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing a hurdle the Justice Department…
Read more Appeals court ends special-master review of Trump documents, in win for Justice DepartmentThe U.S. Senate on Thursday voted 80-15 in favor of a bill that would prevent a rail strike by imposing a deal on freight-rail workers, after rejecting a…
Read more Senate passes bill to prevent rail strike, rejects measure providing paid sick leaveWASHINGTON — The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a measure of relief for the hundreds…
Read more Senate passes landmark bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriagesThe head of the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday joined the chorus of people urging China to adopt a more targeted approach to the coronavirus pandemic as the…
Read more IMF head joins chorus calling on China to adapt COVID strategy as officials pledge to boost vaccinations among elderlyOMAHA, Neb. — President Joe Biden on Monday asked Congress to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks, following pressure…
Read more ‘A rail shutdown would devastate our economy’: Biden urges Congress to head off potential strikeSpeaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said she will no longer serve as the top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, with her departure coming after her party…
Read more Nancy Pelosi steps down as leader of House Democrats after two decadesRepublicans will take over the U.S. House of Representatives two years into President Joe Biden’s term, though their narrow majority looks set to cause headaches for GOP leaders.…
Read more Republicans clinch slim majority in House, likely signaling gridlock aheadWASHINGTON — Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate hurdle Wednesday, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such…
Read more Bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriages clears key Senate hurdleDonald Trump announced his 2024 run for the presidency on Nov. 15. In his address he railed against what he perceived as the “persecution” of himself and his family,…
Read more Opinion: No, an indictment wouldn’t end Trump’s run for the presidency – he could even campaign or serve from a jail cellDonald Trump will seek the presidency for a third time in 2024, the former president announced in a speech from his Florida estate Tuesday night, paving the way…
Read more Donald Trump announces 2024 presidential run: ‘America’s comeback starts right now’PHOENIX — Democrat Katie Hobbs was elected Arizona governor on Monday, defeating an ally of Donald Trump who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged and refused to say she would accept…
Read more Katie Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for DemocratsNUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was taken to the hospital after suffering a health problem following his arrival for the Group of 20…
Read more Lavrov taken to hospital at G20 meeting, officials sayDemocrats are projected to retain their hold on the U.S. Senate after winning a key race in Nevada, giving President Joe Biden’s party control of at least one…
Read more Midterm elections: Democrats hold Senate after Nevada and Arizona calls; Republicans fewer than 10 wins away from House controlPHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly won his bid for reelection Friday in the crucial swing state of Arizona, defeating Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters to put…
Read more Senate Democrat Mark Kelly projected to have won re-election in Arizona
