Republican whip Kevin McCarthy launches bid for minority leader
The second-ranking Republican faces a challenge from Freedom Caucus co-chair Jim Jordan
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Abortion access under fire as some foresee dismantling of Roe v. Wade
Two states voted to add anti-abortion language to their constitutions, in what some say is preparation for a possible overturn of Roe v. Wade
What voters want Congress to fix about health care
Democrat or Republican, voters said health care topped their list of concerns in the midterm elections
Jeff Sessions forced out as attorney general
A senior Justice Department official said White House chief of staff John Kelly called Sessions to request his resignation
Who is Matthew Whitaker, the new acting attorney general?
President Trump announced Wednesday that Matthew Whitaker will replace Jeff Sessions at the Justice Department
Former DEA agent: Opioid epidemic becoming a "national security emergency"
"It is currently not possible to determine which source, Mexico or China, is the greater direct threat as a supplier"
Nashville voters approve community oversight board for police
Recent police shootings have prompted community outcry and a call for citizen oversight of police misconduct claims
Record voter turnout in 2018 midterm elections
Forty-nine percent of eligible voters participated in the 2018 elections, the highest turnout since the 1960s
Washington voters approve tough gun control measures
The measure increases the age limit to buy an assault rifle to 21
Voters in GOP-led states give themselves a raise
Missouri and Arkansas approve ballot measures to boost minimum wages for about 1 million workers
Marine pilots grounded amid investigation into phallic flight pattern
A military spokesman said they're being investigated "for flying a pattern resembling an obscene image"
After election, a "relief" rally: Dow up 500 points
Investors stand to gain after voters have their say -- regardless of the party that comes out on top
Historically, the economy performs better under a split Congress
According to exit polls, about two-thirds of midterm voters think the economy is "excellent" or "good"
Motel 6 reportedly agrees to pay millions after sharing guest lists with ICE
"Motel 6 fully recognizes the seriousness of the situation," said a statement
Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts over program's name change
Girl Scouts file trademark infringement lawsuit against Boy Scouts for dropping word "boy" from flagship program
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders
Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says
On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
Pope Leo discharged from hospital on Saturday, four days after surgery
EU diplomats say they were attacked by settlers in West Bank
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
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