The 99-page bill reins in spending for the next two years and suspends the debt limit until January 2025.
New York is considering a bill that would seal the records of some former prisoners who are able to stay out of trouble after they've been released.
Inflation, reduced child tax credit and SNAP reductions are combining to force Dollar General customers to utilize food banks, its CEO told investors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finished visiting early voting states after announcing his candidacy for president — calling his mission "trench warfare."
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Classified documents were found in former VP Mike Pence's Indiana home on two separate occasions, once in January and again in February.
Investigators say a Border Patrol nurse declined to read the file that said the 8-year-old had a heart condition and a rare blood disorder.
A new law will penalize businesses who employ undocumented migrants, and advocates say it'll greatly affect the state's labor market.
Senators concluded voting late into the night on a crucial debt limit bill Thursday, preparing it to go to President Joe Biden's desk for a signature.
It was crucial for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's negotiators to work out an agreement to avoid a default.
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A former New Mexico political candidate was indicted on charges of conspiracy and weapons counts after shootings at Democratic officials' homes.
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Target, Costco and Macy's say consumers are changing their buying habits, which could be an early sign of a recession.
The bill would require tech giants like Facebook and Instagram to pay news outlets whose stories appear on their platforms.
While progressives have pushed for student debt forgiveness, the measure is met with lukewarm support among moderate Democrats.
DACA, originally put in place by President Barack Obama's administration in 2012, has faced many legal journeys through various federal courts.
The Senate and President Biden have just days to finalize a bill to lift the debt ceiling and avoid default.
Former President Donald Trump is said to have discussed holding onto a classified Pentagon document after leaving office.
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The bill as passed suspends the debt limit through 2025 and puts caps on annual federal spending for two years.
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The world of higher education is watching and waiting for a Supreme Court decision that could impact the role race plays in college admissions.
The state Supreme Court found language in the laws conflicted with one of its earlier rulings.
43 million student loan borrowers await a crucial decision from the Supreme Court.
Former Vice President Mike Pence will kick off his campaign with in Iowa next week.
The former New Jersey governor ran for president in 2016 but dropped out.
The House is expected to vote to increase the debt limit on Wednesday, but there is pushback on both sides of the aisle.
Nevada's Joe Lombardo is one of the only Republican governors to sign a law enshrining protections for abortion.
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Cannabis will be legal to possess, use, and grow at home.
Colorado's governor appears to again signal an interest in Disney. Gov. Jared Polis tweeted out a 'friendly wager' to Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida.
The federal government set up a fund in 1961 to allow patriotic Americans the opportunity to help pay off the nation's debt.
The House is likely to vote on the deal Wednesday, after which the deal will proceed to the Senate, where its future is uncertain.
Police in Hollywood, Florida, urged the public to stay away from the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk area as the investigation into the shooting continued.
Amid political back-and-forth over the debt limit, Scripps News spoke with retirees who are concerned about the future of their Social Security check.
The president honored the day with a traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
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The Investigative Committee, Russia's top criminal investigation agency, has ordered criminal proceedings against Graham.
The agreement will need to get 218 votes in order to pass the House of Representatives and head to the Senate.
Former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz denounced Paxton's impeachment, while state Rep. James Talarico spoke about accountability.
