Trump's defamation lawsuit against CNN over 'the Big Lie' dismissed
The former U.S. president was seeking punitive damages of $475 million. But a judge said Friday in his ruling that Donald Trump's defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements.
The former U.S. president was seeking punitive damages of $475 million. But a judge said Friday in his ruling that Donald Trump's defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements.
Biden signs executive order to overhaul military justice code for sexual assault victims
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
Hot mic catches confused Feinstein being told to vote 'aye' in awkward committee moment
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
Biden announces steps to offer relief from extreme heat as record temperatures continue
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax crimes after agreement falls through
Hunter Biden was charged last month with two misdemeanor tax crimes of failure to pay taxes.
Hunter Biden was charged last month with two misdemeanor tax crimes of failure to pay taxes.
Whistleblower claims US is concealing program that captures UFOs
David Grusch, a retired major general, claims the U.S. has had information about "non-human" activity since the 1930s.
David Grusch, a retired major general, claims the U.S. has had information about "non-human" activity since the 1930s.
Pollster: Biden and Trump in a statistical dead heat to win Michigan in 2024
But Biden has an 11-point lead with the critical independent voter group who will likely decide the winner.
But Biden has an 11-point lead with the critical independent voter group who will likely decide the winner.
DOJ to make prosecutor in Hunter Biden case available to testify before Congress
The offer by the Justice Department on Monday sets up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware come in soon for a closed-door interview.
The offer by the Justice Department on Monday sets up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware come in soon for a closed-door interview.
Lawmakers claim UFO 'cover-ups' from Pentagon, military as witnesses head to Congress
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
Donald Trump's classified documents case set for first pretrial conference hearing
The former president and his codefendant and aide, Walt Nauta, have pleaded not guilty to a 38-count indictment that accuses them of conspiring to hide classified documents from Justice Department investigators.
The former president and his codefendant and aide, Walt Nauta, have pleaded not guilty to a 38-count indictment that accuses them of conspiring to hide classified documents from Justice Department investigators.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Trump says he's 'target' of criminal probe into efforts to undo 2020 election
Donald Trump says he's received a letter from the Justice Department saying he's a 'target' of a probe into efforts to undo 2020 election.
Donald Trump says he's received a letter from the Justice Department saying he's a 'target' of a probe into efforts to undo 2020 election.
GOP might stop FBI from moving headquarters in wake of agency's Trump probes
The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy.
The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
Actor Hill Harper declares Senate run for Stabenow's seat
Actor Hill Harper is entering a murky contest for Michigan's Senate seat which is being vacated by Debbie Staneow who is retiring in 2024.
Actor Hill Harper is entering a murky contest for Michigan's Senate seat which is being vacated by Debbie Staneow who is retiring in 2024.
First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
National Archives completes review of JFK assassination documents, 99% publicly available: White House
The Biden administration has released thousands of documents on JFK's assassination since 2021.
The Biden administration has released thousands of documents on JFK's assassination since 2021.