Texas AG suing Dallas over marijuana ballot measure
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his lawsuit Thursday against the city of Dallas over a new marijuana ballot measure, arguing it violates state law. The measure prevents law enforcement…
Casey Strikes Out on Recount
Sen. Bob Casey (D., Pa.) conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick, cementing an election result that the Associated Press called three weeks ago but Casey refused to acknowledge. “I just…
Casey concedes to McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate race
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) has conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania’s Senate race on Thursday. “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to represent…
Trump picks Pam Bondi for next attorney general
President-elect Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his next nominee to the lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). Bondi was a swift pick just hours after…
Farah Griffin: Gaetz withdrawal will increase Hegseth scrutiny
Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former White House official under then-President Trump, said Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as an attorney general nominee would only lead to further criticism about Pete Hegseth’s appointment…
FDA gives green light to PTSD marijuana study in veterans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week authorized a long-delayed clinical trial to test whether smoking marijuana can be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. The…
National COVID-19 vaccination rate less than 20 percent: CDC survey
Just 17.9 percent of U.S. adults have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine, and 34.7 percent have received an influenza vaccine during the 2024-25 respiratory disease season, according to a new report…
South Dakota Republican introduces bill to eliminate Department of Education
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation on Thursday to eliminate the Department of Education, a move that would have the support of President-elect Trump. The proposal would get rid of…
Phillips 66 charged with dumping oil into Los Angeles wastewater
A federal grand jury has charged energy company Phillips 66 with illegally dumping large quantities of oil into Los Angeles’s sewer system and failing to report the issue. The Justice…
McConnell announces new roles in next Congress
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday announced plans to shift into two key roles in the next Congress as he prepares to hand over the torch as the…
2 House Republicans seek to stop IVF expansion in defense bill
Two House Republicans, Reps. Matt Rosendale (Mont.) and Josh Brecheen (Okla.), are asking the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees to not include provisions in the annual…