Democrats pick up Election Night wins in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia
CBS News projected that Ohio Issue 1 will pass, enshrining the right to abortion in the state's constitution.
Supreme Court wary of striking down gun law protecting domestic violence victims
The case before the Supreme Court involves a gun law enacted by Congress nearly 30 years ago that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having firearms.
Ohio voters establish right to abortion in state constitution, CBS News projects
CBS News projects the success of Issue 1, a ballot measure to change the Ohio Constitution to include protections for abortion access.
Supreme Court agrees to hear case over "bump stock" ban
The Supreme Court said it will consider a challenge to a Trump-era regulation that bans bump stocks, which modify semi-automatic rifles to increase their rate of fire.
Supreme Court appears skeptical of allowing "Trump Too Small" trademark
The Supreme Court appeared likely to leave in place a decision from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejecting a trademark for the phrase "Trump Too Small."
Judiciary Committee to vote to authorize subpoenas to Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo
The committee could vote as soon as Nov. 9 to authorize subpoenas for GOP donors Harlan Crow and Robin Arkley II, as well as Leonard Leo, a conservative legal activist.
Supreme Court grapples with fights over public officials blocking constituents on social media
The cases were the first of several the justices will hear this term that test how the First Amendment's free speech protections apply in the age of social media.
What are Maine's gun laws?
In Maine, state lawmakers considered several measures this year that would have strengthened the state's gun laws, though unsuccessfully.
Mike Johnson elected new speaker of the House, ending weeks of chaos
"The people's House is back in business," newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson told colleagues before being sworn in.
Mike Johnson is the new speaker of the House. Now what?
The House faces a daunting to-do list after three weeks without a speaker.
Rep. Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination for speaker
Rep. Mike Johnson is the fourth speaker nominee since McCarthy's removal and the second in a single day. He said that his intention is to go the House floor Wednesday for a noon speaker vote.
Timeline: Republicans' chaotic search for a new House speaker
The chaos that engulfed the House Republican conference after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was stripped of the gavel earlier this month ended Oct. 25.
Trump lawyers mount new challenges to federal 2020 elections case
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump submitted several motions to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan seeking to dismiss the federal case involving the 2020 presidential election.
Jenna Ellis, Trump 2020 adviser, pleads guilty in Georgia election case
Three lawyers advising Trump or his campaign have now pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case, which may feel "rather ominous" for Trump, says CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson.
Trump declines to endorse GOP speaker candidate for now
Eight Republicans are vying to be the conference's nominee for House speaker after Rep. Jim Jordan was forced to end his candidacy.