Politics

WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price holds briefing on WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia

By Associated Press

Russian state-run news agency Tass reported Tuesday that Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2.

Jan. 6 committee postpones hearing with former DOJ officials

By Associated Press

The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol has postponed a hearing that was to feature Trump-era Justice Department officials.

WATCH: President Joe Biden encourages unions at AFL-CIO convention

By Darlene Superville, Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has told the largest federation of labor unions that he's rebuilding the U.S. economy around workers.

WATCH: Senate considers legislation on health care for veterans exposed to toxic substances

By Associated Press

The Senate could be close to passing the PACT act, a bill to help provide health care to veterans exposed to toxic waste while serving, Sen. Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday.

WATCH: Senate Energy Committee hearing to examine solutions to extreme drought in the West

By Associated Press

The Senate Energy Committee held a hearing Tuesday to examine solutions to extreme drought in the West, with witnesses testifying to the dire situation and the extent of the possible consequences.

WATCH: U.S. government failed to take prevent fraud in COVID-19 relief programs, Clyburn says

By Jennifer McDermott, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

The head of a congressional panel says the U.S. failed to take basic steps at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to prevent fraud in a federal aid program intended to help small businesses.

WATCH: Attorney General Garland speaks on efforts to curb gun trafficking

By Associated Press

The Justice Department announced on Monday that a man who allegedly purchased 75 guns in just six months from a single federally licensed firearms dealer, is facing federal firearms charges.

Online right-wing extremists amp up anti-LGBTQ rhetoric during Pride Month

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

A toxic brew of hateful rhetoric has been percolating in Idaho and elsewhere, well ahead of the arrests of Patriot Front members at a pride event Saturday in Coeur d'Alene.

2022 Texas Special Election Results

By News Desk

Texas' election results and maps for the 2022 midterm special election…

2022 North Dakota Primary Election Results

By Associated Press

U.S. Sen. John Hoeven easily won North Dakota’s Republican primary Tuesday, coasting past an unknown and poorly funded political neophyte ahead of a November matchup when he’s again likely to be a heavy favorite.