Bush to headline fundraiser for Cheney after Trump backs foe

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NEW YORK — Former President George W. Bush will headline a fundraiser next month for top Donald Trump critic Liz Cheney, turning her reelection...

COVID case delays contentious redistricting in Oregon

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A broken power-sharing deal, the lingering possibility of a Republican walkout and a COVID-19 case are adding greater uncertainty to whether Oregon legislators will...

House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP

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WASHINGTON — The House voted to keep the government funded, suspend the federal debt limit and provide disaster and refugee aid, setting up a...

Rikers Island should close, say 4 House Democrats from NY

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NEW YORK — Four members of Congress from New York demanded the release of inmates and closure of New York City's troubled Rikers Island...

Post-Trump, Democrats push to curb presidential powers

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WASHINGTON — House Democrats say they will vote on legislation this fall to curb the power of the president, an effort to reign in...

Dems, backers face uphill immigration path after Senate blow

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WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats launched an uphill fight to rescue their drive to help millions of immigrants remain legally in the U.S., their pathway...

Democrats tie government funding to debt bill, GOP digs in

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WASHINGTON — Democratic congressional leaders backed by the White House say they will push ahead with a vote to fund the government and suspend...

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate tests positive for COVID

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MADISON, Wis. — Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Rebecca Kleefisch tested positive for COVID-19 after being exposed at church earlier this month, her campaign...

Republican Dean Heller announces run for governor of Nevada

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CARSON CITY, Nev. — Republican Dean Heller announced plans to run for governor in Nevada on Monday, declaring he would oppose government mandates on...

Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan contracts COVID-19 despite vaccination

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio tested positive Monday for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated against the virus. ...