POLITICS
Congress Weighing Ban on Recurring Donations, Could Further Hurt Trump PAC's Monthly Haul
"It's almost like theft," FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub said. "I don't want to see donors tricked."
Trump Says He Didn't Ask DOJ to Call Election 'Corrupt,' Demands Voter Fraud Investigation
"In fact, it is just the opposite," Trump said of the handwritten notes reportedly penned by him.
Asa Hutchison Met With Jeers During COVID Event as Cases Surge in Arkansas: 'Liar'
Governor Hutchinson faced backlash from hecklers as he attempted to promote COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday.
Texas Dem Lawmaker Compares Walkout to Sam Houston Battle for Independence
State Rep. Alex Dominguez referenced the 1836 battle between Sam Houston and Antonio López de Santa Anna, which secured Texas' independence from Mexico.
Cori Bush Blasts Some Democrats for Vacationing Rather Than Extending Evictions Moratorium
"We slept at the Capitol last night to ask them to come back and do their jobs. Today's their last chance. We're still here," Bush tweeted on Saturday.
Mark Meadows Touts Donald Trump's Endorsement Power Despite Texas Candidate Defeat
The former White House chief of staff insisted the former president's endorsement has "unbelievable power at perhaps historic levels."
Ron Johnson Against Vaccine Mandate, Unless Disease Is 'Incredibly Deadly'
The CDC reports more than 610,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic.
Eviction Moratorium: Where It Stands, What's Next?
On Friday, House leaders said they were trying to win enough votes to trim the extension to October 18, instead of extending through December.
Alleged Capitol Rioter Turned in by Member of His Church Prayer Text Group
An unidentified witness provided the FBI with information about Glen Brooks after he sent a selfie from the Capitol on January 6 in a church prayer group text.
182 Russian Staffers Laid Off From U.S. Embassy in Moscow as Part of Kremlin Ban
"We value our deep connection to the Russian people. Our people-to-people relationships are the bedrock of our bilateral relations," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Ex-Cop Jailed Ahead of Capitol Riot Trial After Purchasing Nearly 3 Dozen Guns, Ammo
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper rejected defendant Thomas Robertson's explanation for the purchases, which he claimed were World War II collectables.
Wisconsin 2020 Election Investigation Likely to Cost More Than $72K Allotted Amid Expansion
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Friday he'd designated a former member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court as a "special counsel" who could contract more full-time investigators.
Bill De Blasio Mulls Vaccine Requirement for New York City Restaurants: 'We Need Mandates'
"I keep saying we're climbing the ladder in terms of more and more mandates, tougher and tougher measures to make sure that people are vaccinated," de Blasio said.
Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins Introduces Bill Banning Companies From Mandating Vaccines
The Employee Rights and Freedom Act would allow employees to be exempt from mandates if they have a "firmly held belief" against any medical procedure.
DOJ Calls On IRS to Release Donald Trump's Tax Returns to Congress
This move comes a year after the Supreme Court stated his accountants had to share the tax returns and other financial records with Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.
Former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne Donated $2M to Conduct Arizona Election Audit
A group set up by Byrne gave a total of $3.2 million to a review of the presidential ballots in Maricopa County ordered by Republicans who control the state Senate.
Gavin Newsom Says Recall Election Loss Would Have 'Profound Consequences Nationwide'
"If they kick me out, I'm gonna feel good about what we just did, and not ever regret a damn thing," Newsom said.
Texas Official Backtracks After Calling Simone Biles 'National Embarrassment'
Aaron Reitz apologized to Biles and said he had "opined on subjects for which I am not adequately versed."
S.C. Lawmaker Mounts Challenge to Rep. Tom Rice, Says Trump Impeachment Vote Broke 'Trust'
"I think the people...deserve someone they can trust again, and I think I'm that person," state Representative Russell Fry said.
What Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Mask, Vaccine Order Outlines
The Republican governor said "the path forward relies on personal responsibility rather than government mandates."
Joe Biden Scrambles to Get U.S. Vaccinated As Delta Variant Grips Country
The president is asking states and cities to use federal rescue funds to provide $100 payments as an incentive for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Tributes Flood in for Carl Levin After Former Senator Dies at 87: 'Champion for Michigan'
Former Senator Claire McCaskill described the former senator as "loaded with intelligence and integrity" following his passing.