The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Trump says he is retiring ‘crooked’ nickname for Hillary Clinton and bestowing it on Biden

The former president, without citing any evidence, calls his successor the most corrupt actor in the history of American politics

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Nebraska 6-week abortion ban fails to advance in Legislature

An effort to advance a bill that would ban abortion once cardiac activity can be detected, generally around the sixth week of pregnancy, fell one vote short Thursday of breaking a filibuster in the Nebraska Legislature

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Florida sued over confusing voting rules that disenfranchise people with felony convictions

Brennan Center says state is violating federal law by not providing enough information on registration forms

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Brandon Johnson not ready to clean house at City Hall, adviser says

Don’t expect “wholesale, universal changes” in city departments, said Jason Lee, a senior adviser to Johnson’s mayoral campaign and transition team, citing a need for “at least some initial continuity so that we can make sure that government maintains its core functions.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023

Pence testifies before election probe grand jury: AP source

Former Vice President Mike Pence has testified before a federal grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his Republican allies to overturn the 2020 election

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Pence testifies before federal grand jury investigating Trump

The former vice president spent roughly seven hours testifying to the grand jury and answering questions from prosecutors led by special counsel Jack Smith

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Texas Legislature proposes parental rights amendments

The Texas State Senate passed two constitutional amendments related to parental rights. They are now pending before the House. If approved by the House, they would appear on the ballot for Nov. 7, 2023.

Ballotpedia · Apr 27, 2023

Illegal voting in Texas likely to be a felony again after state House vote

The Texas Senate has passed similar legislation. But a key policy separates the two chambers.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 27, 2023

DeSantis dines with Trump's biggest donor, Miriam Adelson, in Israel

The wife of the late Sheldon Adelson has said she plans to stay neutral in the 2024 primary.

Axios · Apr 27, 2023

Texas Ag imposes anti-trans dress code

Violators will be sent home to change; repeat offenders could face further sanction and termination

Salon · Apr 27, 2023