Multiple crises batter Washington and set up a fateful 2024 election
A confluence of crises jarring America's political, democratic, judicial and economic systems, often fueled by Donald Trump and far-right Republicans, threatens to severely test Joe Biden's presidency amid rising doubts over his reelection bid.
2023-09-18 13:58
North Carolina Republicans seek control over state and local election boards ahead of 2024
Republicans who control the North Carolina legislature with veto-proof majorities are close to wresting supervision of elections from the governor and the governor’s party — almost always the Democrats for over a century
2023-09-18 12:27
Republican legislatures flex muscles to maintain power in two closely divided states
In North Carolina and Wisconsin, Republicans are trying to seize power over elections and redistricting
2023-09-18 12:26
Judge to hold hearing on ex-DOJ official's request to move Georgia election case to federal court
A federal judge who rejected efforts by former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to move his charges in the Georgia election subversion case to federal court is set to hear arguments from former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark on the same issue
2023-09-18 12:21
Trump again argues for federal Judge Chutkan's recusal from Jan. 6 case
Former President Donald Trump's legal team again argued on Sunday that US District Judge Tanya Chutkan should recuse herself from the 2020 election criminal case against him in Washington, DC.
2023-09-18 09:24
Fact-checking Trump's 'Meet the Press' interview
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker that aired Sunday on "Meet the Press" continued to make false claims around a variety of subjects including the 2020 election and the January 6 insurrection.
2023-09-18 06:45
Trump says it was 'my decision' to try to overturn 2020 election results
Former President Donald Trump said in an interview that he received counsel from numerous people shortly after the 2020 election but that it was his decision to push the false claim he won the election and try to overturn the results.
2023-09-18 02:24
Trump, who paved way for Roe v. Wade reversal, says Republicans 'speak very inarticulately' about abortion
Former President Donald Trump, who paved the way for the undoing of federal abortion rights protections, said that some Republicans "speak very inarticulately" about the issue and have pursued "terrible" state-level restrictions that could alienate much of the country.
2023-09-18 02:17
Pence intensifies attacks on Trump as GOP primary heats up
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday intensified his attacks on his former boss, hitting former President Donald Trump over everything from his abortion messaging to comments about the war in Ukraine.
2023-09-18 00:56
Trump says it was his decision to persist with 2020 election challenges
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he dismissed the views of his own lawyers
2023-09-18 00:47
US auto union chief warns ready to 'amp up' strike if no deal
The United Auto Workers chief warned Sunday that a historic strike at the top three US car manufacturers will expand if the companies do not raise...
2023-09-17 23:56
Trump refuses to say in a TV interview how he watched the Jan. 6 attack unfold at the US Capitol
Former President Donald Trump repeatedly declined in an interview aired Sunday to answer questions about whether he watched the Capitol riot unfold on television
2023-09-17 22:58