National EXPLAINER: Kansas' Democratic governor imposes TikTok ban By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer Dec 28, 2022 TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly banned the use of TikTok on the state-issued devices of government workers under her control on We…
Other Voices The GOP and the Constitution The Los Angeles Times Dec 9, 2022 House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy said that if he becomes the next speaker, members of the House of Representatives will take turns reciting the…
National Biden calls abortion restrictions 'beyond the pale' By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press Aug 26, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republican-led states continue to ban nearly all abortions, President Joe Biden said Friday that such restrictions were "…
National McCarthy, GOP lawmakers escalate standoff with Jan. 6 panel By FARNOUSH AMIRI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press May 27, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is making it clear that he will likely defy a subpoena from the House committee investigati…
National Amid false 2020 claims, GOP states eye voting system upgrade By JONATHAN MATTISE and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press Apr 15, 2022 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For years, Tennessee Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jeff Yarbro's call to require the state's voting infrastructure…
National Pelosi: Putin assault on Ukraine is 'attack on democracy' By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent Feb 23, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that Russian aggression toward Ukraine is "an attack on democracy," vowing that t…
National Biden's $6T budget: Social spending, taxes on business By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press May 28, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday unveiled a $6 trillion budget for next year that's piled high with new safety net programs for…
National GOP leaders condemn Greene over Holocaust comments By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press May 25, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders forcefully condemned GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday, calling her comments comparing COVID-19 …