2026Talks

Sammy's law aims to slow drug sales on social media. The Texas Supreme court rules against an emergency abortion, but the woman leaves the state to get one. Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks a ruling on former President Trump's immunity, while Trump doubles down on his dictatorship comments.

Calls are voiced for an assault weapons ban, the U.S. votes at the U.N against humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and one organization seeks to cut through political polarization.

The Colorado Supreme Court weighs barring Trump from office, Georgia Republicans may be defying a federal judge with a Congressional map splitting a Black majority district and fake electors in Wisconsin finally agree Biden won there in 2020.  

Trump says he would be a dictator for one day if he wins, Kevin McCarthy is leaving the body he once led and Biden says not passing aid for Ukraine could embolden Putin.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville ends his hold on military promotions, the Senate's leadership is divided on a House Border Bill and college presidents testify about anti-semitism on campus.

The White House presses for supplemental Ukraine aid. Leaders condemn antisemitic attacks during Gaza ceasefire protests. Despite concerns about the next election, one Arizona legal expert says courts generally side with voters and democracy.

Muslim American leaders in swing states like Michigan threaten to Abandon Biden, VP Harris criticizes greenwashing at COP28, former congresswoman Cheney calls the GOP a "threat" and George Santos is expelled.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israel to protect civilians amid Gaza truce talks, New York Rep. George Santos defends himself as his expected expulsion looms and CDC director warns about respiratory illness as flu season begins.

An expulsion vote looms for Rep. George Santos, the Ohio Supreme Court dismisses lawsuits against district maps and the Supreme Court hears a case which could cut the power of federal agencies.

Former Vice President Mike Pence reportedly tells investigators more details about efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley wins the endorsement of a powerful Koch brothers' network and a Senate committee targets judicial activists known to lavish gifts upon Supreme Court justices.

House Republicans differ on January 6th footage, Speaker Johnson says any Ukraine funding must include changes to border policy and former New Jersey Governor Christie says former President Trump is fueling anti-Semitism and hate.

Hamas and Israel release hostages during 4-day ceasefire, the NLRB deals a win to unionizing workers, and New Mexico gender-affirming care is getting harder to come by.

An expert sheds light on the relevance of presidential polls, Lawmakers and veterans call for more investments in the clean energy economy and Nevada community leaders Biden to reconsider a possible menthol cigarette ban.

A federal judge says undated mail-in ballots should count in battleground PA, the CO Supreme Court will decide if Trump can appear on the state's presidential ballot and an OR judge rules against voter-approved gun control measures.

Binance's CEO pleads guilty while the company faces additional penalties, advocates want GA lawmakers to be equitable in drawing new district maps, and pro-Gaza groups call for a Thanksgiving day fast.

A federal appeals court deals a major blow to the Voting Rights Act, state legislatures increasingly tackle AI-generated campaign ads and New York seals millions of criminal records to help residents find housing and jobs.

The U-S is reportedly close to securing the release of some Hamas hostages, ceasefire protesters shut down the Democratic Party convention in California and a judge says North Dakota illegally diluted the voting strength of Native Americans.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police outside the DNC HQ, House Freedom Caucus members say Republicans gave up too easily in shutdown negotiations, and Long Island Republican George Santos says he won't seek re-election.  

Some in the House GOP blame the Jan. 6th insurrection on the FBI, New Hampshire continues first in the nation primary – despite DNC changes, and lawmakers are facing pressure to regulate social media.

The House passes a spending bill to avert government shutdown, Georgia prosecutors seek protective order after Trump election leak and a GOP senator challenges a union leader to a brawl during committee hearing.

Uncertainty mounts on whether Congress can pass a budget by the end of the week, protests calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas grow and Louisiana is getting new election maps.

Speaker Johnson says Republicans are united in avoiding a government shutdown, some election offices receive mail containing fentanyl and President Biden faces increasing challenges from both Democratic and third party candidates.

Rep. Cori Bush says the 4-hour pauses in Gaza are not enough, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin won't run for reelection and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supports a CR to avoid a government shutdown.

It's been one month since the Israel-Gaza conflict began, Minnesota's Supreme Court allows Trump on the state's primary ballot and dissatisfaction rises over proposed government spending cuts.

Ohio votes to put abortion rights into the state's constitution, incumbent governors prevail in Kentucky and Mississippi and Rhode Island sends a first Black representative to Congress.