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S.C. representative moves to strip MLB of antitrust exemption after stance on Georgia voting law
April 2, 2021, 9:22 PM
Says league deserves "increased scrutiny under the law"
Illinois becomes first state to eliminate cash bail
February 24, 2021, 1:05 PM
Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker credited the state's legislative black caucus for helping get the measure passed, signed...
U.S. Capitol Police want fence around Capitol Hill to remain until September, report
February 19, 2021, 8:07 PM
U.S. Capitol Police have requested fencing around the Capitol for an additional 180 days.
Michigan GOP state Senate leader apologizes for calling Capitol breach a 'hoax'
February 10, 2021, 3:10 PM
The lawmaker, Mike Shirkey, was also seen on video saying the Jan. 6 breach was "all staged."
Trump Administration Carries Out 13th and Final Execution
January 16, 2021, 4:35 AM
The Trump administration on Friday carried out its 13th federal execution since July, an unprecedented run that concluded just...
US Lawmakers Discuss Next Moves as Nation Grapples to Understand Violence at Capitol Building
January 10, 2021, 11:13 PM
With U.S. President-elect Joe Biden set to be inaugurated on Jan. 20, one question being debated is whether Congress will...
Barr Reveals He Appointed Special Counsel to Probe Origins of Russia Investigation
December 2, 2020, 8:11 AM
Attorney General William Barr has given extra protection to the prosecutor he appointed to investigate the origins of the...
US Lawmakers Running Out of Time to Pass Coronavirus Aid
December 1, 2020, 6:31 PM
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says time is running out for U.S. lawmakers to reach an agreement on a second...
US Court Upholds Extension of North Carolina Mail-In Voting Deadline
October 21, 2020, 4:41 AM
A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that as long as a voter in the state of North Carolina has mailed their absentee ballot...
US Lawmakers Clash Over State Department Oversight
September 16, 2020, 4:27 PM
Top State Department aides Wednesday defended President Donald Trump’s firing of State Department Inspector General (IG) Steve...
Former US Prosecutors Call for Attorney General’s Resignation
February 16, 2020, 12:12 PM
More than 1,100 former U.S. prosecutors and Justice Department officials called Sunday for the resignation of Attorney General...