Meet the women who could be Biden's pick for next Supreme Court justice
President Biden has vowed to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court if a seat were to open up.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, paving way for Biden pick
The 83-year-old associate justice's decision to step aside will give President Biden the opportunity to name his replacement.
Barr has spoken to January 6 committee, chairman says
"We've had conversations with the former attorney general already. We have talked to Department of Defense individuals," Thompson said.
Supreme Court rejects GOP challenge to proxy voting in House
The House's remote voting practices have been used by Republicans and Democrats alike.
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to affirmative action
The challenges are the latest that seek to end affirmative action in college admissions.
Blinken warns of "massive consequences" for Russia over Ukraine invasion
Blinken met Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the hopes of deescalating the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
States move to front lines in battle over abortion rights with Supreme Court decision looming
Pro-abortion rights advocates are pursuing a multi-pronged offensive to protect access in states with divided governance, where the future of abortion care is less predictable.
House January 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump to speak with them
The committee has already asked for "certain data records" from Eric Trump and Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancée.
Senate Democrats fail to change rules on filibuster to pass voting rights
Republicans blocked the Democrats from moving forward on the legislation.
Sotomayor and Gorsuch deny reported tensions over masks at Supreme Court
"While we may sometimes disagree about the law, we are warm colleagues and friends," Sotomayor and Gorsuch said.
Supreme Court skeptical of campaign finance law challenged by Ted Cruz
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urged the Supreme Court in a friend-of-the-court brief to use Cruz's case as a vehicle to scrap the entire 2002 campaign finance law.
Supreme Court rejects Trump request to shield release of records from January 6 committee
The order from the Supreme Court clears the way for the National Archives to turn over the records to House investigators.
Senate Democrats charge forward with debate on voting rights bills
The Senate is gathering Tuesday to begin debate on a package of two voting rights bills that was approved by the House last week.
New Virginia governor signs orders on critical race theory, masks
Youngkin was sworn in as Virginia's 74th governor Saturday.
Sullivan warns of "severe economic consequences" if Russia invades Ukraine
The Biden administration has been pursuing a diplomatic response to Russia's military build-up along Ukraine's eastern border.