SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he’d appoint a Black woman to replace U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein if she retires before her…
Republican-backed bills to tighten state voting laws hit opposition from Democrats
Republican-backed legislation to tighten voting laws in several swing state is hitting stiff opposition from Democrats, who call the effort an attempt at voter suppression.…
Ashli Babbitt Capitol riot shooting death shrouded in mystery more than two months later
More than two months after a U.S. Capitol Police officer shot and killed Ashli Babbitt during the Jan. 6 riot, the circumstances surrounding the shooting…
Arkansas House OKs allowing conscience objections by doctors
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas House on Monday approved legislation that would allow doctors to refuse to treat someone because of religious or…
Leading Senate Dem says outlook bleak on immigration bills
WASHINGTON (AP) – A leader of Senate Democrats’ drive to help millions of immigrants become citizens cast severe doubt on its prospects Monday, as one…