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's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different
Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries.
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.
National Politics
- Vance adds chicken coop to vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicks Jun 8, 2026 8:21 PM EDTVice President JD Vance has added a chicken coop, along with a dozen baby chicks, to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory
- Paxton's impeachment trial attorney endorses Talarico in Senate race Jun 8, 2026 7:46 PM EDTTalarico drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of the attorney.
- Pérez re-elected Real Madrid president to pave way for Mourinho's return Jun 8, 2026 6:43 AM EDTFlorentino Pérez has earned four more years as Real Madrid’s president after winning club elections
- Rob Sand rallies with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seat Jun 8, 2026 2:57 AM EDTRob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday
- Graham Platner to take questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign Jun 7, 2026 11:02 PM EDTU.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is set to take questions from voters at a town hall-style event in Maine
- Maverick GOP Sen. Packwood of Oregon, who resigned after scandal, dies at 93 Jun 7, 2026 6:50 PM EDTThe scandal ruined his reputation as a champion of abortion and women's rights.
- Donald Trump, Knicks fan, heads back to New York to root on his team Jun 7, 2026 12:57 PM EDTDonald Trump plans to be back at Madison Square Garden in New York to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs
- First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils Jun 7, 2026 5:05 AM EDTA national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase
- What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center Jun 6, 2026 11:37 PM EDTA weekslong standoff between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center has become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown
- Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny Jun 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDTFormer U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
