What did we learn on the AZ Legislature’s first day? Takeaways on the session
Arizona lawmakers assembled to take the oath of office and listen to Gov. Katie Hobbs' State of the State. Here’s what to know about Day 1.
Trump's return puts Medicaid on the chopping block
Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low.
‘Resistance’ softens among Democrats as Trump returns to White House
Democrats are moving out of Resistance mode ahead of Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration despite, or perhaps because, fascism and ...
American Battleground: As Trump plots his Day One agenda, Democrats look for a way forward
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a five-part series that looks at how Donald Trump mounted the greatest comeback in ...
The Freedom Caucus takes over the Wyoming House, marking its first chance to lead
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As President-elect Donald Trump plans bold moves for his first days in office, so too are conservative ...
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The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.
From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look ...
Trump’s second term will begin with a crisis that will test his leadership skills
Donald Trump has spent weeks preparing a shock and awe start to his second term. But the new president will walk back into ...
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Live updates: Texas lawmakers expected to elect a House speaker as 2025 session opens
A new, 140-day legislative session begins at noon. A contentious race to lead the Legislature’s lower chamber is expected to ...
Ahead of State of State address, R.I. lawmakers debate path forward for assault weapons ban
Governor McKee plans to put the gun proposal in the budget, and Senator DiPalma says the bill could be heard in his Finance ...
Morning Report — Trump under fire in released Smith report
Trump would have been convicted Democrats to grill Cabinet picks What Senate races to watch in 2026 U.S. officials hopeful ...
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‘Unthinkable’: Dems rebuke GOP for conditioning wildfire aid
Some Republicans want California to change its forest and water management policies in exchange for disaster money.
Opinion
Stop rolling the dice on the American economy
The United States is weaker, not stronger, because of the debt limit. Traditionally, Democrats have supported eliminating it, while Republicans have wanted to keep it. Now that President-elect Donald ...