Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle, how the impasse could end
Negotiations are continuing over raising the nation's debt ceiling and mere days before the government could reach a “hard deadline” and run out of cash to pay its bills.
Negotiations are continuing over raising the nation's debt ceiling and mere days before the government could reach a “hard deadline” and run out of cash to pay its bills.
Debt ceiling talks resume Sunday after Biden says GOP must move off 'extreme' positions
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
Massachusetts lawmakers introduce 'Taylor Swift Bill' to require transparent ticket pricing following debacle
The bill is commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Bill," as it came in response to a fiasco late last year.
The bill is commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Bill," as it came in response to a fiasco late last year.
Youth LGBTQ+ conversion therapy ban proposed by Michigan lawmakers
Michigan lawmakers introduced a package of bills Thursday that would prohibit conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.
Michigan lawmakers introduced a package of bills Thursday that would prohibit conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.
'I'm profoundly disappointed': Warren Mayor Jim Fouts responds after court rules he cannot run for 5th term
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts responded Thursday after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that he cannot run for a fifth term.
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts responded Thursday after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that he cannot run for a fifth term.
Michigan prohibits companies from retaliating against workers for receiving abortion
The new law will go into effect next year, ensuring workers cannot be treated differently for receiving an abortion.
The new law will go into effect next year, ensuring workers cannot be treated differently for receiving an abortion.
Mifepristone abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts cannot run for 5th term after Michigan high court decision
The longtime mayor has been at the helm of the city since 2007.
The longtime mayor has been at the helm of the city since 2007.
North Carolina GOP begins to override governor's veto on abortion ban bill
The vote came as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift with lawmakers debating laws to sharply limit abortion in North and South Carolina, two of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access.
The vote came as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift with lawmakers debating laws to sharply limit abortion in North and South Carolina, two of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access.
AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
After Nashville school shooting, Tennessee governor signs bill to protect gun firms
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved extra protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits in legislation passed following the shooting.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved extra protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits in legislation passed following the shooting.
Biden likely to resume debt limit talks on Tuesday
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
North Carolina governor vetoes abortion ban bill, prepares for possible override
In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Judge rules banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
House Republicans pass new asylum restrictions as Title 42 ends
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
Gretchen Whitmer's sister running for Congress
Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan's governor has launched a campaign for political office.
Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan's governor has launched a campaign for political office.
Rep. George Santos charged by federal prosecutors
The charges are expected to be announced as early as Wednesday in the Eastern District in Brooklyn.
The charges are expected to be announced as early as Wednesday in the Eastern District in Brooklyn.
Joe Biden, GOP must decide what’s on the table in debt limit meeting
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
Michigan's infrastructure rated C-; here's what improved and got worse in 5 years
Michigan's infrastructure received a C- grade, meaning that it is mediocre and in need of attention. A group of engineers says the state’s roads are slightly improved compared to five years ago, but our bridges and energy reliability are worse.
Michigan's infrastructure received a C- grade, meaning that it is mediocre and in need of attention. A group of engineers says the state’s roads are slightly improved compared to five years ago, but our bridges and energy reliability are worse.
Report: GOP billionaire paid tuition for child raised by Justice Clarence Thomas
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.