Trump cuts healthcare funds to California over abortions

Trump cuts healthcare funds to California over abortions

The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.

The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.

Trump 2024? POTUS' campaign asks supporters if he should run again

Trump 2024? POTUS' campaign asks supporters if he should run again

President Donald Trump has hinted that he intends to run again. His campaign is now asking supporters whether he should.

President Donald Trump has hinted that he intends to run again. His campaign is now asking supporters whether he should.

McConnell warns Republicans off Electoral College brawl in Congress

McConnell warns Republicans off Electoral College brawl in Congress

Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the Electoral College results.

Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the Electoral College results.

Biden introduces Pete Buttigieg as his transportation secretary pick

Biden introduces Pete Buttigieg as his transportation secretary pick

Pete Buttigieg, the 38-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, would also be the first openly gay person confirmed by the Senate to a Cabinet post.

Pete Buttigieg, the 38-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, would also be the first openly gay person confirmed by the Senate to a Cabinet post.

Turning the page? Republicans acknowledge Joe Biden's victory

Turning the page? Republicans acknowledge Joe Biden's victory

More than a month after the election, top Republicans finally acknowledged Joe Biden as the next U.S. president on Tuesday. Foreign leaders joined the parade, too, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

More than a month after the election, top Republicans finally acknowledged Joe Biden as the next U.S. president on Tuesday. Foreign leaders joined the parade, too, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

Thomas Kirsch: Senate confirms Barrett replacement on federal appeals court

Thomas Kirsch: Senate confirms Barrett replacement on federal appeals court

The Senate has confirmed an Indiana prosecutor to replace Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on a federal appeals court based in Chicago.

The Senate has confirmed an Indiana prosecutor to replace Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on a federal appeals court based in Chicago.

Pritzker makes $700M in cuts with $3.9B budget hole

Pritzker makes $700M in cuts with $3.9B budget hole

Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered roughly $700 million in budget cuts Tuesday, saying Illinois faces a $3.9 billion shortfall fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered roughly $700 million in budget cuts Tuesday, saying Illinois faces a $3.9 billion shortfall fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Northwestern reacts to former lecturer's op-ed on Dr. Jill Biden

Northwestern reacts to former lecturer's op-ed on Dr. Jill Biden

A spokesperson for Northwestern pointed out Joseph Epstein had not worked at the university for 17 years and called the comments about Dr. Jill Biden "misogynistic."

A spokesperson for Northwestern pointed out Joseph Epstein had not worked at the university for 17 years and called the comments about Dr. Jill Biden "misogynistic."

'Democracy prevailed': President-elect Joe Biden aims to unify divided nation

'Democracy prevailed': President-elect Joe Biden aims to unify divided nation

President-elect Joe Biden pointedly criticized President Donald Trump on Monday for threatening core principles of democracy even as he told Americans that their form of self-government ultimately “prevailed.”

President-elect Joe Biden pointedly criticized President Donald Trump on Monday for threatening core principles of democracy even as he told Americans that their form of self-government ultimately “prevailed.”

Hillary Clinton calls for abolishing Electoral College after casting electoral vote for Biden

Hillary Clinton calls for abolishing Electoral College after casting electoral vote for Biden

"I believe we should abolish the Electoral College and select our president by the winner of the popular vote, same as every other office,” Clinton tweeted. “But while it still exists, I was proud to cast my vote in New York for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”

"I believe we should abolish the Electoral College and select our president by the winner of the popular vote, same as every other office,” Clinton tweeted. “But while it still exists, I was proud to cast my vote in New York for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”

Illinois House panel ends probe of powerful Speaker Mike Madigan

Illinois House panel ends probe of powerful Speaker Mike Madigan

An Illinois House committee on Monday ended its consideration of a breach of trust claim against House Speaker Michael Madigan, voting down further proceedings that could have led to discipline against the powerful Chicago Democrat.

An Illinois House committee on Monday ended its consideration of a breach of trust claim against House Speaker Michael Madigan, voting down further proceedings that could have led to discipline against the powerful Chicago Democrat.

Biden campaign raised $1B+ in record-breaking fundraising haul

Biden campaign raised $1B+ in record-breaking fundraising haul

The previous fundraising record was set by then-Sen. Barack Obama in his successful 2008 campaign for the White House.

The previous fundraising record was set by then-Sen. Barack Obama in his successful 2008 campaign for the White House.

Twitter temporarily disabled interacting with President Trump's tweets

Twitter temporarily disabled interacting with President Trump's tweets

Twitter barred anyone from interacting with some tweets from President Donald Trump on Saturday, disabling the like, reply and retweet features before later reactivating them. 

Twitter barred anyone from interacting with some tweets from President Donald Trump on Saturday, disabling the like, reply and retweet features before later reactivating them.