Short-term government funding bill passes House
The measure extends funding for federal agencies for one week, and gives Congress additional time to finish crafting and clear a mammoth, longer-term spending package.
Supreme Court agrees to hear second dispute over Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
This case was brought by two borrowers in Texas who have outstanding student loans.
Supreme Court agrees to hear second dispute over Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
This case was brought by two borrowers in Texas who have outstanding student loans.
Judge formally dismisses Trump's case over Mar-a-Lago search
A federal judge in Florida has officially dismissed former President Donald Trump's lawsuit over the FBI's seizure of records from his Palm Beach resort.
White House officials meeting to discuss next steps in Paul Whelan's case
Whelan is currently serving a 16-year sentence at a remote penal colony in Russia.
Schiff says Jan. 6 committee's probe "far out ahead" of Justice Department
Members of the select committee are meeting Sunday to discuss whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department.
Family of American held in Iran urges Biden to do more to secure release
The family is calling on the White House and President Biden to step up their efforts to secure Emad Shargi's release and return him to the U.S.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
Supreme Court grapples with theory that would upend federal election rules
The case Moore v. Harper stems from North Carolina Republicans' redrawing of the state's congressional map after the 2020 Census.
What to know about the high-stakes elections case at the Supreme Court
The justices will test the "independent state legislature theory" in a case that could have far-reaching consequences for elections.
Supreme Court appears sympathetic to Colorado designer in free speech dispute
The court heard arguments in a case about a Christian business owner who says her religious beliefs prevent her from creating custom websites for a same-sex wedding.
Eric Holder "extremely concerned" about Supreme Court elections case
The court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case involving the "independent state legislature theory."
Blinken says U.S. still "actively engaged" with Russia over prisoner swap
Blinken said the U.S. is working "almost every day" on freeing WNBA star Brittney Griner and retired U.S. Marine Paul Whelan from Russian custody.
Biden and Macron present united front against Russia in state visit
"The idea that Putin is ever going to defeat Ukraine is beyond comprehension," President Biden said.
Appeals court orders end to special master review process in Trump documents case
"We cannot write a rule that allows any subject of a search warrant to block government investigations after the execution of the warrant," the judges wrote in the opinion.