Neighboring Southern states have passed legislation tamping down residents' ability to get abortions, leading them to seek the procedure in Virginia.

Last week, recently-elected Long Island congressman George Santos was indicted on 13 felony charges, which including fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds. It remains to be seen how these charges will affect Santos's term in office. Shockingly, even if he were to resign this week, he wouldn't even be close to the fastest to be ousted from office.

Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy will become law in North Carolina after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto.

Virginia finance staffers are warning state lawmakers that even a short-term breach in the federal debt limit would rattle an already fragile state economy. Lawmakers point to those concerns to explain the continued delay in reaching a state budget deal.

President Joe Biden will discuss the debt limit with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and congressional leaders at the White House.

Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Biden administration appeal to limit lawsuits filed by members of Congress against the federal government, in a case that stems from disputes over what was the Trump International Hotel in Washington.

A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a law banning licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutional.