Move to break California away from U.S. abandoned — for now
The leaders of a constitutional drive to break the State of California away from the United States -- making it a standalone country -- shelved the effort Monday, at least temporarily.
GOP senators reveal health bill; Dems say it’s as bad as House version
Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled a new healthcare bill that would kill much of former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act -- including the mandate that all Americans buy coverage and many government subsidies to help them pay for it.
Senators introduce Republican answer to DACA
Two Republican senators on Monday introduced a bill to create a pathway to citizenship for so-called Dreamers who were protected from deportation under the soon-to-be defunct Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.
Rep. Kihuen will not seek re-election after sexual harassment allegations
Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev., said Saturday that he will not seek re-election after he was accused of sexual harassment by two women.
Intel committee releases Democratic response memo
The House Intelligence Committee on Saturday released a redacted rebuttal to the Republican intelligence memo, a document written by House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes that claims FBI surveillance abuses.
Virginia GOP chairman John Whitbeck to resign
After serving more than three years in his post, John Whitbeck, chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, is resigning effective July 21.
Alaska lieutenant governor resigns after “inappropriate comments”
Alaska's lieutenant governor resigned Tuesday after unspecified "inappropriate comments," Gov. Bill Walker said.
Report: Prosecutors reviewing National Enquirer pursuit of Jeff Bezos
Federal prosecutors are reviewing whether American Media Inc. committed any crimes in the National Enquirer's pursuit of a story on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Bloomberg reported Friday.
Puerto Ricans return to streets as Democratic hopefuls call for Rosselló’s resignation
Several Democratic presidential candidates called for Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's resignation as residents of the territory returned to the streets Saturday to protest disparaging text messages.
Mulvaney withdraws request to join suit; won’t comply with House subpoena
Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on Tuesday backed out of a lawsuit asking a court to weigh in on whether he should have to testify in the House's impeachment inquiry.
Iowa caucus re-canvass leaves Buttigieg, Sanders separated by .08 percent
A re-canvass of the Iowa caucus results reduced Pete Buttigieg's state delegate equivalent lead over Bernie Sanders to less than a hundredth of a percent but did not alter the split of national delegates between the candidates.
USPS warns states that some mail-in ballots might not be counted
The U.S. Postal Service sent dozens of states letters saying that some mail-in ballots might not be counted in time for the November election, a warning that further complicates the role of the USPS in the voting process.
Supreme Court rejects request to extend Wisconsin mail-in voting deadline
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that mail-in ballots in Wisconsin can only be counted if they are received by Election Day.
Georgia Gov. Kemp, Lt. Gov. Duncan say no to special session
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said they will not call a special legislative session to overturn the results of the state's general election.