Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to address a joint session of Congress during his June 22 visit to Washington. Modi, who will be in the U.S. on an official state visit, received the invite from the bipartisan leadership of the House and the Senate. Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) said in the invitation...
The NAACP has condemned legislation to raise the debt ceiling, citing the negative effects it will disproportionately have on Black Americans. Though the bill, which passed the Senate late Thursday, ensures the country avoids defaulting on payments, it “reflects misplaced priorities,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP CEO and president. “The deal avoids the calamity of default, but weakens environmental protection, IRS capacity...
House Republicans proposed a resolution condemning New York's decision to house illegal immigrants in public school gyms, which has prompted outrage among parents.
Former Vice President Mike Pence will not be charged in the Justice Department’s investigation into his alleged improper retention of classified records.
The Alabama Legislature has approved a bill that could lead to longer prison sentences for felonies tied to organized crime and street gangs. The bill now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey.
The Biden administration finalized actions banning new oil and gas leasing for two decades near a historical site despite pleas from a local Native American tribe.
Liz Cheney said in an interview that she has not ruled out running for president, saying that she was focused on defeating former President Donald Trump.
Alabama lawmakers unanimously approved an amended proposal to exempt only a portion of overtime pay from income taxes in a move that would allow workers to retain more of their pay.