Senate Could Vote On John Lewis Voting Act Next Week: Report

Sen. Majority Chuck Schumer will reportedly force a vote on legislation that will expand and strengthen the Voting Rights Act.

National Guard May Help With Supply Chain Backlog: Report

The idea to deploy the National Guard underscores the concern members of the Biden administration have toward mounting supply chain issues.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Positive For COVID-19: Report

Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who is fully vaccinated, tested positive after taking a test prior to a trip, a department spokesperson said.

Top Trump Fundraiser Boasted Of Raising $3 Million To Support Jan. 6 “Save America” Rally

Former top fundraiser for the Trump campaign reportedly managed distribution of money raised to support rally.

Colin Powell And Diversity In The Military Today

Colin Powell was a trailblazer in the United States military, which is becoming more diverse every day.

Jan. 6 Panel Votes To Hold Steve Bannon In Contempt

Trump tries to block a House panel's work by directing former aide Steve Bannon to not answer questions, and sues to keep documents secret.

11 Photos: Remembering Gen. Colin Powell's Storied Career

During a distinguished 40-year career in the military, Gen. Colin Powell was the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Texas GOP Advances New Maps That Would Tighten Slipping Grip

Texas Republicans redrew U.S. House maps to shore up their eroding dominance as voters peel away from the GOP in the state's suburbs.

Ethics Group Files Hatch Act Complaint Against Jen Psaki

The complaint against the White House press secretary came after she appeared to endorse a Virginia gubernatorial candidate.

Bill Clinton In Hospital For Non-COVID-Related Infection

In the years since Clinton left the White House in 2001, the former president has faced several health scares.

Steve Bannon Defies Jan. 6 Panel Subpoena; Could Face Charges

The congressional panel investigating Trump's role in the Capitol riot will vote Tuesday on whether to hold Bannon in criminal contempt.

Lawyer Who Aided Trump Subpoenaed By Jan. 6 Committee

Jeffrey Clark, an assistant attorney general in the Trump administration, has emerged as a pivotal character in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Black Firefighter ‘Whitewashed’ On Mural Settles Lawsuit: Report

Latosha Clemons, the first Black firefighter in Boynton Beach, Florida, was depicted as white on a city-commissioned mural.

Biggest Social Security Boost In A Generation: 5 Things To Know

The average retired worker will get $92 more a month. A quarter of those on Social Security rely on the checks for most of their income.

U.S. Companies Scraping For Staff Ahead Of The Holidays

For shoppers, it might mean a less than jolly holiday shopping experience if companies can't find workers in time.

A Secretive Counterterrorism Team Interrogated Dozens Of Citizens At The Border

Government responds to Trump administration’s secretive interrogation of American activists and journalists.

Cyberattacks Concerning To Most In US: Pearson/AP-NORC Poll

Americans are worried China and Russia will launch more cyberattacks, a new poll found. President Biden has made cybersecurity a priority.

A Guantanamo Detainee's Case Has Been Languishing Without Action Since 2008

The Supreme Court wants to know why.

Default Crisis Dodged — For Now — As Dems, GOP Reach Agreement

The agreement extends the U.S. government’s borrowing authority into December, averting a financial crisis that could cripple the economy.

Congress Foresees Short-Term Debt Fix As Standoff Wanes

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell made an offer Wednesday that would allow an emergency extension of the nation's federal borrowing limit.

Dems, GOP Both Fall Out Of Favor With U.S. Majority: Gallup

The poll results follow President Joe Biden's latest job approval rating, which has fallen to its lowest point since his inauguration.

Who Is Frances Haugen? How A Whistleblower Is Taking On Facebook

Last month, Haugen publicly released Facebook's internal research and accused the company of amplifying hate, misinformation and unrest.

Ex-Facebook Manager Criticizes Company, Urges More Oversight

At issue are algorithms favoring hateful content and contributing to divisiveness in a social network created to bring people together.

Biden Lifts Abortion Referral Ban On Family Planning Clinics

The federal family planning program will be run as it was under the Obama administration, when clinics could make abortion referrals.

Facebook Fed Capitol Riot, Whistleblower Tells '60 Minutes'

Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen goes public with allegations the company's own research shows it magnifies hate and misinformation.

What's Old Is New Again: Justices Back At Court For New Term

Abortion, guns and religion are all on the agenda for a court with a rightward tilt, including three justices appointed by Donald Trump.

Slower Mail, Higher Prices: 5 Things To Know About USPS Changes

Just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Postal Service is adjusting delivery times and costs to account for ongoing financial losses.

'Everybody Is Frustrated,' Biden Says As His Agenda Stalls

With Republicans solidly opposed to Biden's vision, the president and Democrats are reaching for a giant legislative accomplishment.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Positive For COVID-19

Kavanaugh, who has been fully vaccinated since January, was not experiencing symptoms on Friday, the court said in a release.

Despite Setback, Democrats Try To Save Biden's $3.5T Plan

At immediate risk was a promised vote on the first piece of Biden’s proposal, a $1 trillion public works bill that is widely supported.

Biden's Approval Slumps After Slew Of Crises: AP-NORC Poll

Just 34 percent of Americans say the country is headed in the right direction, down from about 50 percent earlier this year.

Congress Passes Bill To Avert Partial Government Shutdown

Both chambers approved the short-term funding bill, which will avoid a government shutdown through Dec. 3.

Biden's Vaccine Mandate Splits U.S. On Party Lines: AP-NORC Poll

The poll released Thursday by The Associated Press showed only a slim majority of Americans approve of the mandate for federal workers.

YouTube Bans Anti-Vaccine Activists, Content: Report

The Google-owned company will ban any content or user that claims commonly used vaccines are ineffective or dangerous, the report said.

Biden Digs In With Dems, Hoping To Reach Deal On $3.5T Plan

The stakes are as high as ever as the president and his party try to accomplish a giant legislative feat by rewriting the nation's budget.

U.S. Declares Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, 22 Other Species Extinct

The factors behind the disappearances vary — too much development, water pollution, logging, competition from invasive species.

The Great Bailout Conundrum

The government gave free PPP money to public companies despite warning them not to apply.

Yellen Says Infrastructure Overhaul Will Boost U.S. Economy

The treasury secretary said President Joe Biden's proposals will prepare the country to meet future challenges.

GOP Blocks Bill Preventing Government Shutdown; New Try Ahead

Democrats will attempt before Thursday’s deadline to pass a bill funding government operations past the Sept. 30 fiscal yearend.

Pentagon Chief Defends Execution Of Final Airlift From Kabul

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday on the tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan.