More Americans have a positive outlook on the economy now than a year ago, but the vast majority still say it’s in poor shape, according to a new CNN poll released on Friday. Twenty-nine percent in the poll said that economic conditions in the U.S. are good, the highest percentage for indicating that since December 2021. However,...

A federal court ruled on Friday that U.S. officials can use a felony charge of obstruction of an official proceeding to prosecute defendants from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. A panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit decided in a 2-1 ruling that prosecutors do have broad authority to...

Washington state cannabis regulators have halted operations at several marijuana farms and facilities after tests showed high amounts of DDT residue in soil.

State District Judge Michael Moses canceled an air quality permit for a Montana natural gas plant, claiming officials failed to adequately consider climate ramifications.

Republicans in North Carolina are sensing momentum as they look to push forward a wide-ranging legislative agenda after a Democratic lawmaker joined the GOP.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy has already changed much from the old process of adding poison pill amendments to "must pass" bills in the People's House. Is it enough?

A legislative audit found that Wisconsin's probation and parole program has failed to sufficiently monitor and rehabilitate offenders, with prisons often severely understaffed.

A former top Biden official is being scrutinized as an example of the "revolving door" of political appointees shuttling between government and outside special interests.

A former top Biden official is being scrutinized as an example of the "revolving door" of political appointees shuttling between government and outside special interests.