McConnell skewers Trump for dinner with Kanye, Fuentes: 'Highly unlikely' he'll be elected president

"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."

Biden, Democrats push for semi-automatic weapons ban

President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.

Supreme Court greenlights handover of Trump's tax returns to Congress

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.

Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court

An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.

Live midterm election results: Key U.S. House races

Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.

Kanye West announces he's running for president in 2024

Kanye West said he’s planning a 2024 presidential run and is working with far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos.

New Zealand will decide on lowering the voting age from 18 to 16

The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.

Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.

Senate advances same-sex, interracial marriage bill with 12 GOP votes

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.

McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.

Live midterm election results: Key races for governor around the U.S.

Voters in 36 states are casting ballots for governor in the 2022 midterm elections. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.

Dixon, DePerno, other Republicans interested in Michigan GOP chair role

Among those look to be the next Michigan GOP chair – defeated governor candidate Tudor Dixon, defeated attorney general candidate Matt DePerno, former attorney general Bill Schuette, and former west Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra.

Biden says there’s still not enough votes to codify abortion rights

Although Democrats will hold on to control of the Senate after midterm elections, they're still likely to lose control of the House, which would allow Republicans to block any abortion rights laws.

Why Republicans lost big on Election Day in Michigan

Michigan saw a blue wave on Election Day, with the top three GOP candidates – Tudor Dixon, Matt DePerno, and Kristina Karamo – focusing too much on issues like abortion and failing to appeal to independent voters.