Politics

Bill de Blasio, NYC mayor, announces presidential bid

By Karen Matthews, Associated Press

In announcing his candidacy, de Blasio seeks to claim a role on the national stage that has eluded him as mayor of the biggest U.S. city.

WATCH: Trump immigration speech outlines changes to green card and visa systems

The latest effort, spearheaded by President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, focuses on beefing up border security and rethinking the nation's green card system so that it would favor people with high-level skills, degrees and job offers…

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs controversial abortion ban into law

In a statement issued after she signed the bill, which passed both state legislatures with overwhelming support, Ivey said she recognized that the law would likely face immediate legal challenges, but outlined her hope that it would force the U.S.

Could these state abortion bans help the movement to overturn Roe v. Wade?

By Courtney Vinopal, Maea Lenei Buhre

A Louisiana bill banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected is the latest example of how abortion opponents and anti-abortion lawmakers across the country are pushing legislation that could prompt the highest court to reconsider Roe v. Wade.

What does Steve Bullock believe? Where the candidate stands on 9 issues

By Gretchen Frazee

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock is the latest entrant into the crowded 2020 Democratic primary field. Here's where Bullock stands on key issues.

2020 Democrats denounce Alabama's abortion ban

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

The Democratic presidential candidates warned the decision portends a larger offensive by conservatives around the country to undermine the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

Planned Parenthood and ACLU suing over Ohio abortion ban

Abortion bills passed in several states are setting up legal fights to push the now-conservative-leaning Supreme Court to take up abortion and overturn Roe v. Wade.

Wisconsin lawmakers poised to approve 'born alive' bill

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has promised to veto the measure, but the move comes as conservatives across the country push to end the constitutional right to abortion.

Lawmakers grill FAA chief about Boeing 737 MAX safety concerns

By Associated Press

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Daniel Elwell, is testifying before a House aviation panel after two deadly accidents involving the Boeing 737 Max.