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Biden allies rally behind him with a public show of support as he spends family time at Camp David

Senior Democrats are rallying behind President Joe Biden with an unwavering show of public support amid private angst within the party about his debate performance.

A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden’s debate performance

Jan. 6 shadows the 2024 campaign, but not on the debate stage. That alarms democracy advocates

Tim Scott has benefited from mentors along the way. He’s hoping for another helping hand

Despair in the air: For many voters, the Biden-Trump debate means a tough choice just got tougher

House members weigh in on Trump and Biden’s presidential debate performances

On Friday, the day after the first 2024 presidential debate, House Democrats and Republicans weighed in on the performances of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

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Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy

Trump hails his “big victory” in the debate against Biden at a Virginia rally

FILE - Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott, his adult son and two other Pennsylvania men are facing felony charges stemming from confrontations with police during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces

Attorney General Merrick Garland says he’s disappointed the Supreme Court has made it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction.

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In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges

The VP race’s Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?

Doug Burgum vetoed anti-LGBTQ measures while governor. Then he started running for president

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American and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too

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US miners’ union head calls House Republican effort to block silica dust rule an ‘attack’ on workers

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The Supreme Court nears the end of another momentous term. A decision on Trump’s immunity looms

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An English bulldog named Babydog makes a surprise appearance in a mural on West Virginia history

The English bulldog had never been featured prominently in West Virginia history, until now. Republican Gov.

How will Louisiana’s new Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?

As a legal battle ensues over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of exactly how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain unclear.

California lawmakers unveil $10 billion bond proposals for climate and schools

California lawmakers have unveiled two bond measures that would go to voters in November. One measure would let the state borrow $10 billion for climate programs, including helping communities recover from wildfires.

California is set to track gun shop credit card sales as 17 other states pass laws that prohibit it

A new national divide is emerging among states over whether to track sales by gun stores. A California law taking effect Monday will require credit card networks to provide banks with special retail codes to assign to gun stores.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs budget to close $46.8B budget deficit

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed California’s budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and temporarily raising taxes on some businesses.

Alaska Supreme Court overturns lower court and allows correspondence school law to stand

The Alaska Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that said two statutes violated the state constitution by sending public funds to private schools.

Ten Commandments. Multiple variations. Why the Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns

Christians and Jews believe in the Ten Commandments — just not necessarily the version that will hang in every public school and state-funded college classroom in Louisiana.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Takeaways: How Trump’s possible VP pick shifted on LGBTQ+ issues as his presidential bid neared

North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is little-known on the national stage but is now a top choice to be former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate.

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don’t get left behind

States are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter.

Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums

All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.

The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange’s 12-year saga

The abrupt guilty plea by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was the culmination of negotiations that began a year and a half ago and accelerated in recent months.

Federal judge temporarily stops Oklahoma from enforcing new anti-immigration law

A federal judge in Oklahoma has granted a motion to temporarily stop the state from enforcing its new anti-immigration law that would make it a state crime to be in Oklahoma illegally.

Judge partially ends court oversight of migrant children, chipping away at 27-year arrangement

A federal judge has approved the Biden administration’s request to partially end a nearly three-decade-old agreement to provide court oversight of how the government cares for migrant children in its custody.

Judge temporarily blocks Georgia law that limits people or groups to posting 3 bonds a year

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Georgia law that restricts organizations that help people pay bail so they can be released while their criminal cases are pending.

Some cities facing homelessness crisis applaud Supreme Court decision, while others push back

San Francisco’s mayor says the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces will allow the city to begin clearing homeless encampments that have plagued the city.

GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin appeal ruling allowing disabled people to obtain ballots electronically

Republican legislators in battleground state Wisconsin are appealing a ruling allowing disabled people to download absentee ballots at home.

Kentucky judge keeps ban in place on slots-like ‘gray machines’

Supporters of a Kentucky law banning slots-like so-called “gray machines” have scored a legal victory.

JBLM servicemen say the Army didn’t protect them from a doctor charged with abusive sexual contact

Fifteen current or retired Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemen who say the Army failed to protect them from a military doctor who has been charged with sexual abuse are each seeking $5 million in damages for the emotional distress they say they have suffered.

Nevada verifies enough signatures to put constitutional amendment for abortion rights on ballot

A ballot question to enshrine Nevada’s abortion rights in the state constitution has met all of the requirements to appear in front of voters in November, the Nevada Secretary of State’s office announced Friday.

Trump gloats over Biden’s debate performance at a Virginia rally

Former President Donald Trump is gloating over President Joe Biden’s performance at the first debate ahead of the November election.

Delaware Supreme Court reverses ruling invalidating early voting and permanent absentee status laws

Delaware’s Supreme Court has reversed a judge’s ruling that state laws allowing early voting and permanent absentee status are unconstitutional.

Chevron takeaways: Supreme Court ruling removes frequently used tool from federal regulators

Federal rules that impact virtually every aspect of everyday life, from the food we eat and the cars we drive to the air we breathe and homes we live in, could be at risk after a wide-ranging Supreme Court ruling.

Lawsuit challenges Ohio law banning foreign nationals from donating to ballot campaigns

A prominent Democratic law firm has filed suit in Ohio against a ban on foreign nationals and green card holders contributing to state ballot campaigns. Republican Gov.

New Jersey to hold hearing on 2 Trump golf course liquor licenses following felony convictions

New Jersey regulators will hold a hearing next month on whether two golf courses owned by former President Donald Trump should have their liquor licenses renewed following his felony convictions in New York.

New Jersey passes budget that boosts taxes on companies making over $10 million

New Jersey’s Democrat-led Legislature passed a $56.6 billion budget that hikes taxes on high-earning corporations. Lawmakers on Friday sent the measure to Gov.

Faced with the opportunity to hit Trump on abortion rights, Biden falters

During Thursday’s presidential debate, President Joe Biden had plenty of opportunity to lay out a clear vision regarding abortion rights in the face of growing restrictions and worsening medical care for women since the fall of Roe, something his campaign sees as a major motivator for voters.

Trump’s debate references to ‘Black jobs’ and ‘Hispanic jobs’ stir Democratic anger

Donald Trump’s warning during his debate with Joe Biden that immigrants are taking “Black jobs” and “Hispanic jobs” prompted outrage from Democrats and Black leaders who found the language vague and racially discriminatory.

Virginia House repeals eligibility restrictions to veteran tuition benefits

Virginia’s House of Delegates has voted unanimously to restore free college tuition for families of veterans who were killed or seriously disabled while on active duty.

Fact checks were prevalent during and after the Biden-Trump debate — but not for real-time viewers

Those with an interest can find several exhaustive, independent fact checks of claims made by Joe Biden and Donald Trump during their televised debate on Thursday night.

Supreme Court rejects Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to delay prison sentence

The Supreme Court has rejected a bid to delay a prison sentence for Trump ally Steve Bannon, who’s appealing his conviction for defying a subpoena from the the House committee investigating the U.S.

Theodore Roosevelt’s pocket watch was stolen in 1987. It’s finally back at his New York home

A silver pocket watch that belonged to President Theodore Roosevelt is back on public display at his home and national park site in New York, nearly four decades after it was stolen.