What polls show about views on US childhood vaccine mandates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans say kids should be vaccinated to attend school. But as Florida plans to…
Republicans intend to change Senate rules to speed Trump’s nominees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators say they are prepared to change the chamber’s rules to get around the…
White House hits out at Norway wealth fund over Caterpillar exit
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he and the President of Poland Karol Nawrocki (not pictured) meet in…
Trump asks Supreme Court to take tariff appeal
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August…
Congress races to avoid government shutdown amid partisan standoff
Morning light hits the U.S. Capitol hours ahead of a press conference to discuss the Epstein Files Transparency…
Sen. Cassidy, a physician eyeing reelection, careful in RFK Jr. rebuke
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy’s support was crucial to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as Secretary…
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa confirms she will not run for reelection in 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next…
Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after August recess
Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” of…
Democrats see crime as a major problem, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Eric McWilliams doesn’t approve of Donald Trump sending National Guard troops to cities like…
Mass shooting in Minnesota sparks renewed thoughts and prayers debate
Thoughts and prayers. The invocation appears like a litany after every mass shooting — and the backlash is…
Sen. Ernst of Iowa expected to announce she won’t run for reelection
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iraq War combat veteran and Iowa’s first woman…
Texas governor signs new voting map to boost GOP seats in Congress
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a new congressional voting map…