New bill to be introduced aims at reducing risk to taxpayers
A new bill set to be introduced in January would give local governments and other public entities access to a credit union for public deposits.
Politics
Majority of Supreme Court seems reluctant to block state bans on medical treatments for minors
Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, a majority of the Supreme Court seemed reluctant Wednesday to block Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction
President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing that continuing the case would present unconstitutional "disruptions to the institution of the Presidency".
Freedom Caucus unsuccessfully challenges Speaker in South Carolina House race
The South Carolina House opened its newest session Tuesday with an unsuccessful long shot challenge of the Speaker that could be a preview of fighting among Republicans over which group truly deserves to identify as conservative.
Hunter Biden gun case dismissed after President Joe Biden's sweeping pardon
A federal judge dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden on Tuesday after President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son.
Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying US Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump is underscoring his intention to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp., and he's pledging to use tax incentives and tariffs to strengthen the iconic American steelmaker.
Democrats' outgoing chair says Trump's win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters
As he concludes his time as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Jaime Harrison is downplaying his party’s November loss to President-elect Donald Trump and arguing Democrats avoided even greater losses that parties in power have faced around the world.
Malloy concedes district 29 race day before scheduled protest
The 22 year Democratic incumbent Senator Gerald Malloy has conceded to challender Republican J.D. Chaplin
Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy
President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and issue a categorical pardon for his son, Hunter, just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on gun and tax convictions was a surprise that wasn't all that surprising.
Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.”
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family.
Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico's president. But she suggests no change
President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on Wednesday after talking with that country’s leader.
Trump tariffs could increase prices
President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans could lead to higher prices for Americans.
Trump team says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump's win
The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration closely apprised of its efforts to broker the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah that took effect early Wednesday, according to the outgoing Democratic administration.
After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20.
National Politics
- Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffer minor injuries in car crash Oct 25, 2026 7:50 PM EDTAlaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffered minor injuries Saturday in a car crash while driving to a campaign stop, her campaign said
- Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race Oct 25, 2026 7:38 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump's busy midterm campaign schedule is bringing him to Michigan, where Republicans hope to claim an open Senate seat on Election Day
- Blanche says Trump isn't trying to meddle with Alaska election results by suing over Senate race Oct 25, 2026 6:11 PM EDTAttorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Trump administration’s lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate results if incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan loses the race
- She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills Oct 25, 2026 1:15 PM EDTCindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer
- Massachusetts and Idaho put guns on the ballot. One seeks to restrict them, the other to honor them Oct 25, 2026 12:34 PM EDTVoters in Idaho and Massachusetts face contrasting gun-related ballot questions that highlight the national tension between firearm freedoms and restrictions
- California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester 'noncitizen' ballots Oct 24, 2026 11:34 PM EDTLocal election officials in California are frustrated after receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice
- Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida Oct 24, 2026 10:58 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, voting for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally
- Republican billionaire Rick Jackson is walking a Trump tightrope in his quest to lead Georgia Oct 24, 2026 5:01 PM EDTRick Jackson wants to be Georgia's governor and the Republican billionaire is promising to fight for working-class voters
- This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional Oct 24, 2026 3:35 PM EDTThe number of politically competitive U.S. House seats is shrinking rapidly
- Sexual harassment rules for Congress are under review after a flurry of ethics cases Oct 24, 2026 3:35 PM EDTLawmakers reviewing the issue of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill say they're disturbed by what they've found
