National Politics

President Donald Trump says he may withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general until John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office.

Senate negotiators are working to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences over revisions to a bill designed to regulate college sports that sponsors want a vote on before the chamber goes on summer break next week.

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private COVID-era diary became a focal point in a Senate hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul. Paul accuses Fauci of lying about COVID-19’s origins.

President Trump and his administration are asking the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by E. Jean Carroll.

Trump is seeking greater control over mail balloting while USPS changes are leading to concerns over if ballots will be delivered on time.

The deadline to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider President Donald Trump’s loss on birthright citizenship has passed, with no new filing.

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci to appear before a Senate committee to discuss the COVID pandemic’s origins.

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to continue serving in office or resign.

Senator Lindsey Graham’s remains arrived Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol. A funeral service will be held at Washington National Cathedral.

Trump’s order, issued in March, directs the creation of a federal list of eligible voters for mail ballots.