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Rick Scott launches Senate leadership bid against Mitch McConnell

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has launched a bid for Senate minority leader, challenging Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) for the top leadership spot.

Greg Abbott calls for investigation into election ‘improprieties’ in Republican district

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) called for an investigation into election "improprieties" that allegedly occurred within Harris County.

Washington Metro’s expanded Silver Line opens

After nearly eight years of construction, the first train on the Washington, D.C., Metro's expanded Silver Line left the Ashburn station Tuesday afternoon.

Couple who allegedly shot black man with paintball gun face hate crime charges

A West Virginia couple is being prosecuted on hate crime charges after allegedly threatening one black man at a convenience store and firing a paintball gun at another.

Rail strike deadline looms as unions struggle to approve deal

The risk of a disruptive strike is growing after another union voted down a labor agreement between rail workers and railroads that would end months of negotiations over pay and working conditions. The deadline for the agreement's approval is just weeks away.

Biden’s student loan plan likely headed to Supreme Court as millions of borrowers await relief

President Joe Biden's costly plan to assist millions of student loan borrowers is much more likely to face Supreme Court scrutiny after a Monday federal appeals court decision marked the latest blow to the debt forgiveness program.

Russia floats dissolution of United Nations over Ukraine reparations resolution

A newly passed resolution demanding Russia pay reparations for the war in Ukraine threatens the existence of the United Nations, according to a top Kremlin official.

McCarthy overcomes first hurdle in becoming speaker, faces long road to January

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) overcame his first hurdle in obtaining the speaker’s gavel after receiving support from more than half of his conference during a closed-ballot vote on Tuesday, but he lacks backing from the 218 members needed to secure the position in the floor vote in January.

Lindsey Graham says Trump should wait to announce presidential run

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said he doesn’t think former President Donald Trump should announce a third run for the White House Tuesday.

‘Thanks Ron’: Trump trolls DeSantis with 2018 campaign ad as 2024 feud heats up

Former President Donald Trump lampooned his speculated 2024 GOP nemesis Gov. Ron DeSantis, flashing an old advertisement in which the Florida governor praises him.
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