Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis wins Georgia Democratic primary

Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis won the Democratic primary in Georgia as her prosecution of Donald Trump remains tied up in a state appellate court.

• May 21, 2024

Giuliani pleads not guilty in Arizona 2020 election case

Arizona is one of seven states that Trump lost in 2020 where his allies are accused of schemes to put up alternate electors.

• May 21, 2024

Trump defense rests at trial, teeing up closing arguments next week

Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.

• May 21, 2024

NRA gets new bosses after ex-leader Wayne LaPierre's spending scandal

The National Rifle Association, whose image was sullied by former leader Wayne LaPierre's spending excesses, elected former GOP Rep. Bob Barr and Doug Hamlin to its top posts.

• May 21, 2024

FDIC head stepping down after report on its workplace culture, White House says

The White House said Monday that the chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will step down in the wake of a damning report about the agency's toxic workplace culture​.

• May 21, 2024

Trump social media account shares video mentioning "unified reich"

A video posted to Donald Trump's social media account included references to a "unified reich" among hypothetical news headlines depicting an election win by him in November.

• May 21, 2024

Generative AI poses threat to election security, intelligence agencies warn

A new federal bulletin warns that AI technology like "deepfake" videos could pose serious threats to the 2024 election cycle.

• May 20, 2024

Defense in Trump trial calls first witnesses during chaotic day in court

Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.

• May 20, 2024

Capitol riot defendant predicts Trump will win election, shutter Jan. 6 cases

Jan. 6 defendant John Banuelos told the judge he had "nothing to worry about," since Trump would soon "be in office."

• May 21, 2024

Cyberattacks on water systems are increasing, EPA warns

The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.

• May 20, 2024

Michigan county refused to certify vote, prompting fears of growing election threat

The Delta County clerk who administered the election said there were no voting irregularities in the election, in which 4,550 voted.

• May 21, 2024

Senate Republicans introduce bill to protect IVF access

A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.

• May 20, 2024

BMW, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, says Senate report

A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.

• May 20, 2024

How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff

Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.

• May 20, 2024

House GOP says revived border bill "dead on arrival" as Senate plans vote

House Republican leadership said a Senate effort to revive a once-failed border security measure is "dead on arrival" in the lower chamber. But the legislation may not make it out of the Senate.

• May 20, 2024

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