A measure introduced by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird requiring DNA samples to be taken from people arrested on felony or violent aggravated misdemeanor charges — before they are convicted of the ...

The Illinois Supreme Court began weighing arguments Tuesday in a case that challenges the state’s ability to prohibit people with nonviolent felony convictions from possessing a firearm.

Ed Martin was interim U.S. attorney when he told the Georgetown Law dean that his office wouldn't hire its students if it didn't end DEI programs, filings show.

A late-session rally from law enforcement lobbyists quashed a legislative effort to bar the jailing of 24/7 sobriety program participants for their inability to pay. Codifying constitutional ...

President Donald Trump says he won't sign any other legislation into law until Congress passes a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill that he says also must end Americans' ability to vote by mail.

Seminole County commissioners discuss the potential revenue loss from a proposed amendment to phase out most property taxes in Florida.

The justices on April 1 will hear oral arguments in a landmark case in which the high court will decide whether it is constitutional for the president to block the children of immigrants without legal ...

AI was used for background research of this article. The Missouri Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Tuesday in a case challenging the state's mid-decade congressional redistricting. The ...

The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, but presidents assert broad authority over use of force and the military. Congress has done little to push back.

State lawmakers have introduced more than two dozen bills that would ask voters if they want to change the Kentucky Constitution.

Even though the Montana Constitution limits the terms for both state legislators and federal Congressmembers, that provision ...

Gov. DeWine, this matter is now before you to make a final decision on SB 63. We are confident that, when you weigh the issues and opportunities involved, including by allowing local innovation on ...