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‘Republicans Stole’ the Supreme Court, Dems Say in Introducing Court-Packing Bill

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Edward Markey and a coalition of Democrats introduced a court-packing bill that would expand the nation's highest court...

‘Republicans Stole’ the Supreme Court, Dems Say in Introducing Court-Packing Bill

Biden Administration Seeks to Rescind Trump-Era Abortion Referral Ban

On Wednesday, the Biden administration's Department of Health and Human Services proposed a rule that would reverse a Trump-era policy banning...

Biden Administration Seeks to Rescind Trump-Era Abortion Referral Ban

Biden FDA Says it Will Allow 'Abortion by Mail' during Pandemic

This week, the Biden administration said that pregnant women can receive the abortion pill by mail during the pandemic.

Biden FDA Says it Will Allow 'Abortion by Mail' during Pandemic

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Says He May Consider Running for President

Actor and former wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has said he may consider running for President in a future election.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Says He May Consider Running for President

Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib Calls for 'No More Policing' following the Shooting Death of Daunte Wright

After the police-involved shooting death of a 20-year-old Black man in Minnesota over the weekend, Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib has...

Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib Calls for 'No More Policing' following the Shooting Death of Daunte Wright

NCAA Threatens States That Ban Biological Men from Competing in Women's Sports

On Monday, the NCAA Board of Governors said it will "closely monitor" states that pass laws restricting transgender athletes and will consider...

NCAA Threatens States That Ban Biological Men from Competing in Women's Sports

Mike Pence Launches Conservative Advocacy Group to Push Trump-Era Policies

Last week, former Vice President Mike Pence launched a new conservative advocacy group aimed at building "on the success of the last four years by...

Mike Pence Launches Conservative Advocacy Group to Push Trump-Era Policies

Representative Dan Crenshaw Requests Prayers following Emergency Eye Surgery

Representative Dan Crenshaw is asking for prayers after he was brought in for emergency eye surgery.

Representative Dan Crenshaw Requests Prayers following Emergency Eye Surgery

Pro-Life Democrats Hold 'Save Hyde National Day of Action' In Support of the Hyde Amendment

On Sunday, slews of pro-life Democrats took to the streets of Washington D.C. to fight for the Hyde Amendment to stay.

Pro-Life Democrats Hold 'Save Hyde National Day of Action' In Support of the Hyde Amendment

Arkansas House Passes Bill to Protect Teachers Who Refuse to Use Transgender Students' Preferred Names, Pronouns

Late last week, the Arkansas House passed a bill that will protect teachers from repercussions if they refuse to use a transgender student's...

Arkansas House Passes Bill to Protect Teachers Who Refuse to Use Transgender Students' Preferred Names, Pronouns

'Victory': Supreme Court Blocks California Restrictions on At-Home Bible Studies

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that California's restrictions on at-home Bible studies during the pandemic likely violate the U.S....

'Victory': Supreme Court Blocks California Restrictions on At-Home Bible Studies

'Supreme Court Coup': Conservatives Lambast Biden's Court-Packing Commission as 'Dangerous'

Conservatives are speaking out against an executive order signed by President Biden on Friday. The order would establish a 36-member commission to...

'Supreme Court Coup': Conservatives Lambast Biden's Court-Packing Commission as 'Dangerous'

Why Would Gov. Northam, A Trained Pediatric Neurologist, Champion the Legalization of Marijuana?

When Virginia legislators decided to pass a bill legalizing marijuana, I was left wondering what they could have possibly been thinking.

Why Would Gov. Northam, A Trained Pediatric Neurologist, Champion the Legalization of Marijuana?

Biden Creates 'Court-Packing Commission' to Study Supreme Court Reform

On Friday, President Biden signed an executive order establishing a commission to study Supreme Court reform.

Biden Creates 'Court-Packing Commission' to Study Supreme Court Reform

Nestle, Mars Call Bans on Biological Boys in Girls' Sports 'Discriminatory'

Nestle, Mars and two other major food companies recently wrote in a USA Today opinion piece that they oppose state-level bills that prohibit...

Nestle, Mars Call Bans on Biological Boys in Girls' Sports 'Discriminatory'