Once challenged by House GOP, proxy voting now used by both parties
It's been nearly two years since the House approved a resolution allowing lawmakers to vote-by-proxy.
Biden selects Bridget Brink as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine
Her nomination requires Senate approval.
Coach who lost his job for praying on the field brings case to Supreme Court
The justices will hear arguments in the religious liberty case on Monday.
Greene testifies against challenge to her congressional candidacy
A group of constituents seeks to block Greene from the ballot in Georgia, based on a post-Civil War-era policy keeping insurrectionists out of office.
Biden announces new $800 million round of military aid to Ukraine
The package includes artillery weapons, dozens of howitzers, 144,000 rounds of ammunition and more tactical drones.
Supreme Court says Congress can deny disability to Puerto Rico residents
The court ruled 8-1, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor as the lone dissenter.
Judge allows suit challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene's reelection bid
A group of five voters mounted a challenge to Greene's candidacy, arguing she is ineligible to run for federal office under a provision of the 14th Amendment.
Conservative lawyer seeks to shield 3,200 records from January 6 committee
Eastman was a driving force behind the legal strategy to justify former President Donald Trump's attempts to stay in office.
Ukraine's top diplomat says Mariupol "doesn't exist anymore"
"The situation in Mariupol is both dire militarily and heartbreaking," Kuleba said.
Global COVID relief "critical" to U.S. national security, Coons says
Senate Republicans blocked a deal providing $10 billion in COVID-19 relief from moving forward earlier this month.
Jackson confirmation furthers GOP's tough-on-crime push before midterms
A recent CBS News poll found 39% of Americans approve of the president's handling of crime, while 61% disapprove.
U.S. sending $800 million more in security aid to Ukraine as war shifts
The latest package will contain new capabilities for Ukraine including artillery systems, artillery rounds and armored personnel carriers.
CDC extends mask mandate on planes, public transportation until May 3
The federal mask mandate on public transportation and airplanes was set to expire April 18.
N.Y. Lt. governor resigns after being indicted in campaign finance scheme
Benjamin pleaded not guilty in federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday hours after he surrendered to authorities.
Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court, making history as first Black female justice
The Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Jackson to the high court, with three Republicans joining all 50 Democrats to approve her nomination.