The ​Undoing Of Roe Quickly Shifts Abortion To States: Explainer

Here's a look at what has changed, what hasn't and what remains unclear six months after the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

Jan. 6 Report: Trump 'Lit That Fire' Of Capitol Insurrection

The seven Democrats and two Republicans on the committee recommend that Congress consider barring Trump from holding future office.

Title 42 Border Rules Confound Washington, Migrants Alike

The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants if the restrictions end.

House Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill With Ukraine Aid

The bill passed mostly along party lines, 225-201. It now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

Congress Approves New Election Rules In Jan. 6 Response

Electoral Count Act is the most significant legislative response yet from Congress to Trump's aggressive efforts to upend election results.

Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Bill To Fund Government, Aid Ukraine

The bill passed by a 68-29 vote and now goes to the House for a final vote before it is sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law

Jan. 6 Witness Recounts Pressure Campaign From Trump Allies

The nine-member committee released two never-before-seen transcripts of Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony as it wraps up its investigation.

Zelenskyy Tells Biden: 'No Compromises' In Path To Peace

President Joe Biden and Congress responded with billions in new assistance and a pledge to help Ukraine pursue a "just peace."

How Trump Ignored Advisers, Spread Election Lies: Explainer

The Jan. 6 committee's report makes clear that Trump long planned to claim victory in the 2020 election, whether he actually won or not.

High Court Temporarily Blocks Lifting Of Asylum Restrictions

Conservative states are pushing to keep limits on asylum seekers that were put in place during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

TSA Seizes Record Number Of Guns, 88% Of Them Loaded, At U.S. Airports

The number of guns TSA agents have intercepted is up 10 percent over last year, also a record year for firearms in carry-on luggage.

Jan. 6 Panel's 'Roadmap To Justice' For Trump Recommends Charges

​Though mostly symbolic, the criminal referral decisively ends a probe that had an almost singular focus — Donald Trump — from the start.

Jan. 6 Committee Eyes Referring Criminal Charges For Trump

The panel will meet publicly Monday afternoon when any recommendation will be made public.

Will Immigration Surge As Asylum Rule Ends? Explainer

Starting Wednesday, immigration authorities can no longer use Title 42 to quickly expel prospective asylum seekers.

Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Marriages Clears Congress

The bill is "a glorious triumph of love and freedom," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said after the measure cleared Congress Thursday.

Biden Approval Steady, But Views Of Economy Sour: AP- NORC Poll

Many Americans don't entirely blame Biden for high inflation, but polling showed Biden consistently hit for his handling of the economy.

Interracial Marriages To Get Added Protection Under New Law

Interracial couples grateful Congress is including protections for their marriages, even though their right to marry is long-established.

Warnock Delivers 51-Seat Senate For Democrats, And Much More

Newly confident of sidelining Trump-inspired Republicans and crossing the aisle to other GOP lawmakers, Dems eye bipartisan priorities.

Justices Skeptical Of Elections Case That Could Alter Voting

​Liberal and conservative justices appeared to push back on eliminating states' power to strike down gerrymandered congressional districts.

Justices Spar In Latest Clash Of Religion And Gay Rights

The web designer and her supporters say that ruling against her would force artists to do work that is against their beliefs.

Dems Move To Give South Carolina, Not Iowa, 1st Presidential Vote

In a letter to Democratic National Committee officials, President Joe Biden said early nominating states should reflect more diversity.

Abortion Rights Groups Look To Next Fights After 2022 Wins

Activists say victories for abortion rights ballot measures and candidates who support choice are a roadmap for how to win future campaign.

Supreme Court To Rule On Biden Student Loan Cancellation Plan

The high court is expected to rule about two months before the newly extended pause on loan repayments is set to expire.

Senate Moves To Avert Rail Strike Amid Dire Warnings

​A House measure adding seven paid sick days — a sticking point for unions — fell eight votes short of the 60 needed to pass the Senate.

House Votes To Avert Rail Strike, Impose Deal On Unions

The bill would impose a compromise agreement brokered by the Biden administration that was ultimately voted down by four of the 12 unions.

Domestic Extremists Praise Club Q Shooting Suspect: Homeland Security

Praise for the Colorado Springs shooting suspect, as well as racially and ethnically motivated violence, could inspire copycats, DHS warns.

Uvalde Mom Files Lawsuit As Front In Battle Over Guns Moves To Courts

The lawsuit is part of a new legal push to hold firearms makers accountable in mass shootings, despite federal laws granting broad immunity.

Senate Passes Landmark Protections For Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage

The Respect for Marriage Act passed the Senate on a 61-36 vote Tuesday, with 12 Republicans joining every Democrat in supporting the bill.

Gun Control Support Wanes As Biden Pushes Assault Weapons Ban: Polls

President Joe Biden and Democrats are pushing for renewal of the federal assault weapons ban after the latest string of mass shootings.

New State Voter Fraud Units Finding Few Cases From Midterms

An AP investigation found there was no widespread fraud in Georgia or the five other battleground states where Trump disputed his 2020 loss.

​Student Loan Payment Pause Extended As Courts Settle Debt Relief Plan

The Biden administration said it would be “ deeply unfair to ask borrowers to pay a debt” that would be forgiven under the debt relief plan.

Garland Names Special Counsel To Lead Trump-Related Probes

Appointment acknowledges political implications of two investigations involving not only a former president but also a current candidate.

Lengthy Vote Counts Frustrate, But Don't Signal Problems

The process works in states with large numbers of mail-in ballots, but Americans want election night instant gratification.

These 12 Republicans Voted With Democrats On Respect For Marriage Act

After the GOP won House control in the midterms, Democrats move quickly to enshrine same-sex and interracial marriage rights in federal law.

Rent Stabilization Measures Win In U.S. Midterm Election

There were also dozens of proposals on the Nov. 8 ballot raising money for and authorizing construction of affordable housing. Many passed.

Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Clears Key Senate Hurdle

Senate Democrats are quickly moving to pass the bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriage while the party still controls the House.

GOP Wins Slim House Majority, Complicating Biden's Ambitious Agenda

More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.

'Did not end well': New Pence Book Details Split With Trump

In "So Help Me God," Pence, who for years refused to publicly criticize his old boss, makes clear that Jan. 6, 2021, was a breaking point.

​McCarthy Passes 1st House Speaker Test, But Hurdles Remain

With the GOP on the cusp of majority control, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has a chance to seize the speaker's gavel from Nancy Pelosi.

Still Not Enough Votes To Codify Abortion Rights, Biden Says

Democrats defied historical odds by avoiding a midterm wipeout, but they did not gain enough ground to ensure abortion access nationwide.