Mike Pence suspends his struggling 2024 campaign  —  The former vice president was unable to gain traction in the face of Donald Trump's dominance in the race  —  Mike Pence announced on Saturday at the Republican Jewish Coalition gathering in Las Vegas that he was suspending his campaign and exiting the race for the GOP nomination.

For Mike Johnson, Religion Is at the Forefront of Politics and Policy  —  The new House speaker has put his faith at the center of his political career, and aligned himself with a newer cohort of conservative Christianity that some describe as Christian nationalism.

Biden takes swipe at Trump, GOP at fundraiser: ‘Democracy is at stake in 2024’  —  President Biden made the stakes of the 2024 election clear for his supporters at a campaign fundraiser in Washington on Friday, taking a shot at his likely opponent, former President Trump.

Biden asks ‘who the hell’ needs a high-capacity assault weapon after Maine shooting  —  President Biden questioned the need for high-capacity magazines for assault weapons on Friday, amid calls for new gun control legislation after a mass shooting in Maine.  —  “Who the hell needs …

Live updates |  Palestinian officials say death toll rises from expanded Israel military operation  —  Mother and newborn in Gaza suffering due to lack of milk and diapers  —  Israel says Hamas uses Gaza hospitals for protection  —  Israel launched an expanded ground operation on Saturday …

Ivanka Trump to testify Friday in the NY civil fraud trial - here's how she can hurt her father and brothers  — On Friday, Trump's NY fraud-trial judge ruled Ivanka Trump must testify next week.  — She had tried to quash her subpoena, saying it was overly broad and improperly served.

Misinformation is flowing ahead of Ohio abortion vote.  Some is coming from a legislative website  —  The inflammatory language targeting a reproductive rights measure on Ohio's fall ballot is the type of messaging that is common in the closing weeks of a highly contested initiative campaign …

The deep inequity of the anti-college movement  —  I immigrated from Mexicali, Mexico, when I was 10 years old, the child of farm laborers.  I was still learning English when my high school teachers advised me to forgo any college dreams.  —  But there in the Imperial Valley of southeast California …

Faced with abortion bans, doctors beg hospitals for help with key decisions  —  Vague state laws, and a lack of guidance on how to interpret them, have led to some patients being denied care until they are critically ill  —  Amelia Huntsberger pulled up a list of the top administrators …

Speaker Johnson: Biden engaging in ‘cover-up’ of role in Hunter business dealings, impeachment probe continues  —  But he says inquiry must play out, and it's too soon to conclude an impeachable offense occurred  —  EXCLUSIVE: House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Biden is engaged in an …

Johnson's speakership win fails to end House GOP infighting  —  The centrist vs. conservative spending fight is rearing its head again.  New York Republicans are pushing to expel George Santos.  Matt Gaetz is still openly taking aim at Kevin McCarthy and others.

US Freezes Gun Exports, Reviews Backing of Firearm Industry  — Commerce wants to ensure it's not undermining policy interests  — Action follows Bloomberg investigation documenting federal aid  —  The Commerce Department is halting exports of most US-made firearms for 90 days …

Colorado Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia  —  Defendant Hit Capitol Police Officer with Wooden 2x4 Plank  —  WASHINGTON - A Colorado man was sentenced today …

Chemical crisis: The unseen toxic threat contaminating wildlife worldwide  —  An unseen but growing chemical contamination crisis is threatening wildlife across all seven continents, exacerbating a host of environmental threats they're already facing.  —  Plastic pollution in the oceans …