Aug 03 Nancy Pelosi’s husband pleads not guilty to DUI misdemeanor charges By Associated Press The husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges in connection with a May car crash in Northern California's wine country. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Biden signs an executive order to protect travel for abortion By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed in part at making it easier for women seeking abortions to travel between states to obtain access to the procedure. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Nancy Pelosi concludes her Taiwan visit By Associated Press Pelosi's trip Tuesday enraged Beijing and China is preparing new shows of force in the Taiwan Strait to make clear that its claims are non-negotiable on the island it regards as a renegade province. Continue reading
Aug 03 Arizona GOP primary results for governor’s race still too close to call By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Arizona Republicans are deciding between a well-known former news anchor and a development attorney in the race for governor of a crucial battleground state. Continue reading
Aug 03 Michigan GOP Rep. Peter Meijer, who voted to impeach Trump, loses primary By Associated Press Michigan Republican Rep. Peter Meijer has lost to a primary challenger backed by former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Justice Department details threats of violence against election workers By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press A top official says the Justice Department has charged five people for making threats of violence against election workers amid a rising wave of harassment and intimidation tied to the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
Aug 03 Kansas’ secretary of state defeats election conspiracy promoter By Bob Christie, Associated Press Republican primary voters in Kansas have chosen the incumbent secretary of state over a challenger who peddled election conspiracies in one of several primary races for a state's top state election official. Continue reading
Aug 03 Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib soundly wins Democratic primary race By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat and member of the progressive "Squad" in Congress, sailed through a primary election Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 02 Sen. Patty Murray, Tiffany Smiley advance in Washington Senate primary By Chris Grygiel, Associated Press Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray has advanced to the fall election in her quest for a sixth term after the longtime incumbent highlighted her support for abortion rights in the run up to Washington's primary election. Continue reading
Aug 02 Rep. Haley Stevens ousts Rep. Andy Levin from Congress in Michigan Democratic primary By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Stevens' victory over Levin on Tuesday came as three Republican U.S. House members who voted to impeach Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection faced primary challenges from rivals endorsed by the former president. Continue reading