Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader
WASHINGTON — House Leader Hakeem Jeffries won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic leader, receiving support from his colleagues despite the party’s inability to win back majority…
Can a Democrat in Trump country pull off another major upset?
AMBOY, Wash. — Two years ago, one of the nation’s biggest political upsets took place here amid the radiant greenery of the Pacific Northwest. A new…
Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban is officially off the books
PHOENIX — Arizona’s Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions officially was repealed Saturday.The Western swing state has been whipsawed over recent months, starting with the…
Democratic lawmakers have sought ways to skirt hard Biden questions
Democratic lawmakers have tried all manner of responses to their Biden dilemma — some evasive, some creative.The Tuesday walkback from Rep. Jerry Nadler of New…
‘I’m staying in the race’: Biden scrambles to save his reelection bid
MADISON, Wis. — President Biden, fighting to save his endangered reelection effort Friday, said his disastrous debate performance last week was a “bad episode.” The comment…
Barrett sought middle ground in Trump immunity case. Roberts said no
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ended its term divided into partisan blocs, with the Republican appointees ruling in favor of former President Trump’s claim of immunity…
Nancy Pelosi endorses Gil Cisneros in San Gabriel House race
SACRAMENTO — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Democrat Gil Cisneros in the race for a San Gabriel Valley-based House seat that is open for…
Israel-Hamas war puts top Democratic Senate candidates’ foreign policy differences in the spotlight
WASHINGTON — Just a few days after terrorists attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001, as Congress rushed to give President George W. Bush wide-ranging power to…
Jim Jordan loses third vote for House speaker
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives has endured nearly 17 full days without a leader, but no end to the crisis appeared in sight Friday as…