Which US elections are happening in 2025? Here’s a look at upcoming primary and general contests
There are a handful of places where competitive congressional, state and local-level contests will be...
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Excerpts from the judge’s ruling to go ahead with Trump sentencing
In an 18-page legal opinion, Judge Juan Merchan laid out his reasoning for the ruling....
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Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?
Here’s what to know about why flags are lowered when a president dies, who can...
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Judge sets Trump’s sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time
Judge Juan M. Merchan signaled in a written decision that he’d sentence the former and...
New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
Trump has called in the past for eliminating the filibuster.
‘At this point, I have no hope’: Injured officers, Democrats still waiting for Jan. 6 plaque
The delay comes as House Republicans continue to question prevailing narratives around Jan. 6 and...
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Religious landscape of new Congress features noticeable partisan differences
On average, Congress will continue to be much more religious than the nation as a...
House Republicans look to tee up immigration bills
If approved, the rules package would set up a potential floor vote on legislation that...
Biden’s final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
Trump declared last month that “it will be the official policy of the United States...
Republicans’ trust in accuracy of US elections jumps after Trump’s win, poll finds
About 6 in 10 Republicans said they trust the 2024 vote count.