Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit accusing a New York doctor of prescribing abortion drugs to a Texas resident in violation of state law. This lawsuit is the first attempt to test what happens when state abortion laws are at odds with each other. New York has …

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, is recovering after undergoing a successful hip replacement surgery in Germany following an injury sustained during a congressional trip to Luxembourg. Pelosi’s spokesperson, Ian Krager, announced Saturday that the surgery was performed at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center with follow-up care at Hospital Kirchberg. “Speaker …

Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was injured while on an official trip to Luxembourg to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge and admitted to a hospital, her office said Friday. “Speaker Emerita Pelosi is currently receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals,” spokesperson Ian …

The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday that would create 66 new federal judgeships to address court backlogs, despite a veto threat from President Joe Biden. The legislation, which had already passed the Senate with unanimous support in August, now heads to the president’s desk amid partisan …

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified Wednesday that more than 700 threats against members of Congress were made during the last month alone, with at least 50 cases of people making false 911 calls in an attempt to get police teams to respond to lawmakers’ homes, often called “swatting.” …

President-elect Donald Trump has tempered expectations about his ability to bring down grocery prices, a central promise of his 2024 presidential campaign. In an interview with Time magazine, which named him Person of the Year, Trump admitted that reversing the upward trend in food costs may prove difficult. “Look, they …

President Joe Biden has granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals in a landmark decision emphasizing rehabilitation and second chances. This unprecedented action includes 1,499 sentence commutations for individuals placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and 39 pardons for those convicted of nonviolent offenses. It marks the largest single-day …

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has claimed she was physically accosted Tuesday night at a Capitol Hill event, prompting an arrest and heated disputes over the incident. However, foster youth advocates and attendees at the event challenge her account, describing the interaction as nothing more than a routine handshake. The incident …

On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers in North Carolina overrode Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a sweeping law that diminishes the powers of key statewide Democratic officials set to assume office in January. The override passed in a 72-46 vote in the GOP-controlled House, following a similar vote in the …

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he plans to resign at the conclusion of President Joe Biden’s term, coinciding with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Wray’s departure marks the end of his seven-year tenure, which spanned two administrations and was defined by efforts to maintain the FBI’s …

An effort to pass a sweeping measure aimed at protecting press freedoms was struck down in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night. The journalism shield law — which would limit the federal government’s ability to force disclosure of journalists’ sources — drew strong objections from President-elect Donald Trump, who’s had a …

The House of Representatives approved the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, following contentious debates over a provision restricting gender-affirming care for military dependents. The bill passed in a 281–140 vote, with 81 Democrats joining 200 Republicans in favor, while 16 Republicans opposed …

A federal judge in North Dakota has blocked a Biden administration rule that allowed recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to enroll in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The decision affects 19 Republican-led states that filed a lawsuit against the rule. U.S. District …

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell sustained minor injuries Tuesday following a fall at the Capitol, marking the latest in a series of health-related incidents for the 82-year-old Kentucky senator. “Leader McConnell tripped following lunch. He sustained a minor cut to the face and sprained his wrist. He has been cleared …

Lara Trump announced her resignation as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) on Monday, fueling speculation about her potential next move in politics, including a run for the U.S. Senate. With her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, set to return to the White House, Lara Trump is reportedly considering a …