Ohio voters reject Issue 1 in major victory for abortion rights backers
Voters in Ohio rejected a measure known as Issue 1 that would have raised the bar for constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Supreme Court allows ATF to enforce "ghost gun" rules for now
The court split 5-4, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, and Brett Kavanaugh saying they would deny the request to revive the restrictions.
What the rejection of Ohio's Issue 1 could mean for abortion rights
The proposal, rejected by Ohio voters, would have made it more difficult to amend the state Constitution. The result could have significant ramifications for abortion rights in the state.
Kagan says Congress has power to regulate Supreme Court
Justice Elena Kagan noted "there are limits" to Congress' authority to police the Supreme Court.
Irv Miller: Trump indictment in Jan. 6 investigation has broad scope, will take time to get to trial
Special counsel Jack Smith, in announcing the charges Tuesday, called what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, an "unprecedented assault" on democracy.
Trump indicted by grand jury in special counsel's Jan. 6 investigation
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
Alito extends order reinstating ATF rules restricting "ghost guns" for now
The administrative stay from Justice Samuel Alito will remain in place until August 8.
Group of House members want a select committee to investigate UAPs
Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Anna Paulina Luna of Florida and Tim Burchett of Tennessee, and Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Read the Trump superseding indictment with new charges in documents case
Trump now faces eight counts related to alleged attempts to obstruct the Justice Department's investigation in the case involving documents with classified markings discovered at Mar-a-Lago.
McConnell "plans to serve his full term" as GOP leader, spokesman says
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was elected to helm the Republican conference in November, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott.
Trump hit with new charges in Mar-a-Lago documents case
A third defendant was also added in the case: Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira.
Republicans offer continued backing of McConnell after freezing episode
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze mid-sentence for several seconds while speaking to reporters Wednesday and was escorted away briefly.
Supreme Court says construction of controversial pipeline can resume
Since its approval in 2017, the Mountain Valley Pipeline project has been entangled in numerous legal disputes.
Giuliani admits to making false statements about election workers
Former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss filed a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani in December 2021.
Ohio abortion rights measure to head before voters on November ballot
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose certified that Ohioans United for Reproductive Freedom submitted nearly 496,000 valid signatures.