What Warnock's victory means for Georgia, Senate Democrats
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.
EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Democrats
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
Hakeem Jeffries unanimously elected to lead House Democrats
Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.
Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Court says Trump aide Meadows must testify in election probe
The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
McConnell skewers Trump for dinner with Kanye, Fuentes: 'Highly unlikely' he'll be elected president
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
Biden, Democrats push for semi-automatic weapons ban
President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.
President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.
Live midterm election results: Key U.S. House races
Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
New Zealand will decide on lowering the voting age from 18 to 16
The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.
The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.
Opponents file lawsuit targeting medication abortions
The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance for Defending Freedom, which was also involved in the Mississippi case that led to Roe v. Wade being overturned.
The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance for Defending Freedom, which was also involved in the Mississippi case that led to Roe v. Wade being overturned.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
Senate advances same-sex, interracial marriage bill with 12 GOP votes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Who will Donald Trump pick as vice president? Here are some possible nominees
Speculation over Trump’s running mate in 2024 will soon start to brew.
Speculation over Trump’s running mate in 2024 will soon start to brew.
Kevin McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker amid party factions
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments over statewide abortion ban
Tuesday's hearing comes a week after Kentucky voters rejected an anti-abortion ballot measure.
Tuesday's hearing comes a week after Kentucky voters rejected an anti-abortion ballot measure.
Live midterm election results: Key races for governor around the U.S.
Voters in 36 states are casting ballots for governor in the 2022 midterm elections. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Voters in 36 states are casting ballots for governor in the 2022 midterm elections. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Biden says there’s still not enough votes to codify abortion rights
Although Democrats will hold on to control of the Senate after midterm elections, they're still likely to lose control of the House, which would allow Republicans to block any abortion rights laws.
Although Democrats will hold on to control of the Senate after midterm elections, they're still likely to lose control of the House, which would allow Republicans to block any abortion rights laws.
Arizona Democrat Katie Hobbs keeps lead over Kari Lake in race for governor
Democrat Katie Hobbs was leading the Arizona governor's race by about 35,000 votes as of Sunday morning.
Democrat Katie Hobbs was leading the Arizona governor's race by about 35,000 votes as of Sunday morning.