Ohio governor signs bill requiring fetal abortion remains to be buried or cremated
Fetal remains from surgical abortions in Ohio must be cremated or buried under a new bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine.
Fetal remains from surgical abortions in Ohio must be cremated or buried under a new bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine.
Trump, Biden warn of high stakes of Georgia Senate runoffs
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday told Georgia Democrats they had the power to “chart the course” for a generation as President Donald Trump urged Republican voters to “swamp” the polls ahead of runoff elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday told Georgia Democrats they had the power to “chart the course” for a generation as President Donald Trump urged Republican voters to “swamp” the polls ahead of runoff elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
House Democrats ask FBI to open criminal investigation into Trump call with Georgia elections chief
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.
Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris inauguration team shares new information about plans for January 20th
Inauguration celebrations for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are going to be very different than what Americans usually see. They will be sworn in at the Capitol, then they will review military troops. Afterwards, Biden will be escorted from 15th Street to the White House.
Inauguration celebrations for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are going to be very different than what Americans usually see. They will be sworn in at the Capitol, then they will review military troops. Afterwards, Biden will be escorted from 15th Street to the White House.
Republicans slam GOP efforts to undo 2020 election for Trump
The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the presidential election was condemned Sunday by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials.
The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the presidential election was condemned Sunday by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials.
Pelosi narrowly reelected as House speaker
Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker.
Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker.
Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up
Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.
Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan: Biden's victory is 'entirely legitimate'
Former Rep. Paul Ryan says "is difficult to conceive of a more anti-democratic and anti-conservative act than a federal intervention to overturn the results of state-certified elections and disenfranchise millions of Americans."
Former Rep. Paul Ryan says "is difficult to conceive of a more anti-democratic and anti-conservative act than a federal intervention to overturn the results of state-certified elections and disenfranchise millions of Americans."
New laws take effect in Illinois, including increase in minimum wage
New laws for the state of Illinois and city of Chicago have officially gone into effect.
New laws for the state of Illinois and city of Chicago have officially gone into effect.
Memorial held for Republican Representative-Elect Luke Letlow, who died after contracting COVID
The 41-year-old incoming GOP member of Congress died of COVID-19 complications just a few days before he was supposed to start his new job.
The 41-year-old incoming GOP member of Congress died of COVID-19 complications just a few days before he was supposed to start his new job.
Former president Jimmy Carter shares New Year's kiss with wife Rosalynn
The Carters have been married since 1947, making them the longest married presidential couple.
The Carters have been married since 1947, making them the longest married presidential couple.
Sen. Mitch McConnell's home in Kentucky vandalized
A message written on his front door in spray paint read, "[Weres] my money," referring to the $2,000 stimulus checks that McConnell blocked this week.
A message written on his front door in spray paint read, "[Weres] my money," referring to the $2,000 stimulus checks that McConnell blocked this week.
GOP senators, led by Cruz, to object to Electoral College certification, demand emergency audit
The lawmakers call for an electoral commission to be established to audit results.
The lawmakers call for an electoral commission to be established to audit results.
Trump the clear Republican 'front-runner' in next White House race
Trump, Pence, other potential 2024 GOP contenders to attend major Republican Party meeting next week
Trump, Pence, other potential 2024 GOP contenders to attend major Republican Party meeting next week
Lindsey Graham backs Trump over McConnell on $2,000 checks
Sen. McConnell and other Republicans scuttled efforts for a standalone vote.
Sen. McConnell and other Republicans scuttled efforts for a standalone vote.
Texas judge dismisses suit aimed at overturning Biden's victory in November election
A Texas judge nominated by Trump has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert and a group of GOP electors from Arizona that aims to give Vice President Mike Pence the power to overturn the results of the November election.
A Texas judge nominated by Trump has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert and a group of GOP electors from Arizona that aims to give Vice President Mike Pence the power to overturn the results of the November election.
Illinois Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady resigns
Republican state Sen. Bill Brady, who stepped down as Republican leader in the Senate as efforts were made to oust him from the post, on Thursday announced his retirement from the General Assembly.
Republican state Sen. Bill Brady, who stepped down as Republican leader in the Senate as efforts were made to oust him from the post, on Thursday announced his retirement from the General Assembly.
Pritzker says nearly 500,000 cannabis arrest records have been expunged at the state level
Gov. Pritzker announced on Thursday that 492,129 non-felony cannabis related arrest records have been expunged at the state level by the Illinois State police
Gov. Pritzker announced on Thursday that 492,129 non-felony cannabis related arrest records have been expunged at the state level by the Illinois State police
China approves 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 pandemic surges globally
China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.
China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.