Sen. Manchin Says No To Build Back Better Bill

Manchin cites inflation, omicron variant, rising costs as reasons he can't support President Joe Biden's social safety net legislation.

Senate Confirms Big Slate Of Biden Ambassadors To End 2021

Rahm Emanuel, the former mayor of Chicago, was confirmed to serve as ambassador to Japan by a vote of 48-21.

Biden Marks 49th Anniversary Of Crash That Killed Wife, Daughter

The 1972 fatal car crash became a defining moment that has shaped Biden's persona and career.

No MLK Jr. Day Without Action On Voting Rights, King Family Says

Martin Luther King Jr.'s family is calling for no celebration of the holiday unless Congress acts on stalled voting rights legislation.

Power Of One: Joe Manchin Is Singularly Halting Biden's Agenda

In an extraordinary display of political power in the split Senate, a single senator is about to set back an entire presidential agenda.

FDA Lifts Abortion Pill By Mail Ban As Court Weighs Roe Challenge

The permanent suspension of a requirement for in-person visits for medication abortions comes as Roe v. Wade hangs by a thread.

Young Americans Motivated To Make Change: AP-NORC, MTV Poll

Despite navigating the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression, Gen Z and millennials are more optimistic about the future.

Army: 98% Of Active Duty Force Got COVID-19 Vaccine By Deadline

The Pentagon announced earlier this year that the COVID-19 vaccine was mandatory for all U.S. service members.

Evictions Rising In U.S. Cities After Federal Ban Ends

While residential evictions remain below pre-pandemic levels, renter anxiety is high as courts catch up on a backlog of eviction cases.

House Votes To Hold Mark Meadows In Contempt In Jan. 6 Probe

The near-party-line 222-208 vote is the second time the special committee has sought to punish a witness for defying a subpoena.

Biden Pledges `Whatever It Takes' To Assist Tornado Victims

More than 30 tornadoes tore through Kentucky and at least four other states over the weekend, killing at least 88 people.

​Kentucky Safety Agency To Review Tornado Deaths At Factory

OSHA reviews are standard when a worker is killed on the job and "shouldn't suggest there was any wrongdoing," Gov. Andy Beshear said.

​Cities Wracked By Opioids Close To Getting $26B Settlement

The second-biggest legal settlement in U.S. history addresses the damage wrought by opioids, declared a public health emergency in 2017.

Jan. 6 Panel Votes For Contempt Charges Against Mark Meadows

Lawmakers have questions about the thousands of emails and texts Meadows had provided to the committee before he ended his cooperation.

Insurer Agrees To $800M Settlement In Boy Scouts Bankruptcy

One of the Boy Scouts' largest insurers would contribute $800 million into a fund for victims of child sexual abuse under the agreement.

​No Troops Disciplined In U.S. Strike Killing Afghan Civilians

The Aug. 29 drone strike on a white Toyota Corolla sedan killed Zemerai Ahmadi and nine family members, including seven children.

U.S. Government Tracking Of Journalists: AP Seeks Answers

"This is a flagrant example of a federal agency using its power to examine the contacts of journalists," AP executive editor wrote.

Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Six Who Helped Plan Trump Rallies

Among the subpoenas issued were to Trump rally organizers Bryan Lewis, Ed Martin and Kimberly Fletcher.

School Shootings: Case Seeks Accountability, Not More Gun Control

Parents are rarely charged in school shootings, and terrorism charges are even rarer. The Oxford school shooting could change that.

Trump Can't Shield Documents From Jan. 6 Panel, Court Rules

In a 68-page ruling, the federal appeals court struck down Trump's argument that the documents were protected under executive privilege.

When You're A Billionaire, Your Hobbies Can Slash Your Tax Bill

The U.S. tax system has made it easy for the ultrawealthy to harvest business deductions without limit.

From Grime To Crumbling Masonry, U.S. Parks Get A Makeover

Legislation passed by Congress in 2020 is restoring some of America's most spectacular natural settings and historical icons.

Biden: 'Severe Consequences' For Putin If He Attacks Ukraine

The leader-to-leader conversation was one of the most important of Biden's presidency, coming at a perilous time for Ukraine

Jan. 6 Panel Moves Forward With Contempt Charges Against Meadows

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows ghosted a scheduled deposition with the panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Judge Blocks Biden Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractors

Federal contractors and seven states sued, but the Georgia judge's order halting vaccine mandates applies to states nationwide.

Supreme Court Takes Up Religious Rights Case From Maine

The court will hear the case after parents in Maine sued to use state aid to send their children to Christian schools.

Mark Meadows Won't Cooperate With Jan. 6 Panel, Attorney Says

The committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol is now considering whether to hold the former Trump chief of staff in contempt.

Agency Asks State To Stop Intercepting Payments To Poor Families

New Mexico’s child support enforcement agency calls for the state to end intercepting of child support payments, tax refunds.

Bob Dole: 15 Photos Depicting WWII Vet, GOP Stalwart's Life

Bob Dole was a decorated World War II veteran who went on to become one of the most powerful Republicans in Washington.

Turning Outrage Into Power: How Far Right Is Changing The GOP

Analysis: Donald Trump, the former president, has left his mark on politics, changing the way Republicans rise to influence and authority.

Treasury Wants More Oversight Of All-Cash Real Estate Deals

​The Biden administration aims to crack down on bad actors' use of the U.S. market to launder money made through illicit activity.

​Pearl Harbor Revisited: 101-Year-Old Vet Remembers Those Lost

U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell made a split-second decision that likely saved his life when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.

Bob Dole Death: Bipartisan Tributes Cite Statesmanship

The former Senate majority leader and presidential candidate died in his sleep early Sunday morning, his family said in a statement.

Biden Signs Stopgap Funding Bill To Keep Government Running

Praising bipartisanship, Biden said "funding the government isn't a great achievement, it's the bare minimum of what needs to get done."

Few Want Roe Overturned, But Abortion Opinions Vary Widely

Polling suggests Americans have nuanced attitudes on the circumstances under which abortion should be allowed.

Is Roe 'Settled' Law? Justices' Earlier Assurances Now In Doubt

The disconnect between what the court's newest justices said of Roe in confirmation hearings and this week from the bench raises questions.

Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Avoiding Shutdown

The Senate approved the measure to fund the government through Feb. 18 on a vote of 69-28. Earlier, the House passed it by a 221-212 vote.

House Votes To Avert Shutdown, But Quick Senate OK Is In Doubt

Brinkmanship around government funding has triggered several costly shutdowns and partial closures over the past two decades.

Pushing COVID-19 Boosters, Biden Says 'We Need To Be Ready'

President Biden on Thursday unveiled his plans to combat the coronavirus and omicron variant through the winter months.

Will Supreme Court Overturn Roe V. Wade? 5 Things To Know

Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban is at stake in the high court case, but abortion rights in all 50 states are on the line.