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Texas House Republican Rep. Chip Roy blocked an attempt to pass the $19.1 billion disaster aid bill likely stalling passage of the legislation until Congress returns in June.

Civil rights advocates and law enforcement groups have reached an agreement in the California legislature on new rules for when police can use deadly force.

As Republican-led states pass laws restricting abortion in hopes the Supreme Court will overturn its Roe v. Wade decision, supporters of abortion rights are pushing back.

Virtually all Democrats running for the White House rail against the flood of campaign cash. But as the primary unfolds, it's clear that those pledges come with asterisks.

One bright spot is that more good tips are coming in from the public and state or local police, the majority of which are "spot on," the FBI official said.

The Alabama Historical Commission says a wrecked ship off the Gulf Coast is the Clotilda, the last known vessel to bring people from Africa to the United States into bondage.

Changing markets and confusion over what can be thrown in recycling bins has forced some communities to rethink or even suspend their recycling programs.

With a state Senate vote Tuesday, Nevada is close to becoming the latest state to sidestep the Electoral College when it comes to electing presidents.

Trump abruptly quit a meeting with congressional Democrats Wednesday with a flat declaration he would no longer work with them unless they drop their investigations.

McGahn's lawyer, William Burck, said in a letter to Nadler that McGahn is "conscious of the duties he, as an attorney, owes to his former client" and would decline to appear.

Around the country, the EPA under Trump is delegating a range of environmental enforcement to states, saying local officials know best how to deal with local problems.

Two Democrats in Congress have introduced bills that would bar brick-and-mortar businesses nationwide from rejecting cash.

Businesses like Lyft and Univision say it could harm the national headcount and their bottom line.

As a nominee, Barr cast himself as above the political fray. But as attorney general, he's turned out much as Democrats feared.

A couple of federal agencies you probably haven't heard of keep track of what farmers grow, what Americans eat and how the country's entire food system operates.