Signed 35 years ago this month, the ADA was the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities — guaranteeing equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, and ...

For far too long, Americans with disabilities have been treated by those in power as the Inconvenient Americans, a virtually silent and invisible minority group.

Riding the three-car train, which shuttles between the U.S. Capitol and two Senate office buildings, has become a gamble for ...

Greater Bakersfield Chamber This week, Janelle Capra caught up with Winston Crite Jr. from Leadership Bakersfield to talk ...

President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed in the Senate, but an amendment banning states from regulating AI for a decade didn‘t survive.

Democrats used a "UC Storm" to stall the bill and ask for repeated votes on amendments to the "big, beautiful bill." ...

After a marathon 27-hour session, Senate Republicans passed their version of President Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Getting enough senators on board meant last-minute wrangling over key ...

Former Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is “strongly considering” a run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, according to his top political advisor. The statement comes after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis ...

The Senate passed President Donald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending legislation on a party-line vote that marks the largest overhaul to the tax code since 2017.

The Senate version also includes a $5 trillion increase in the debt ceiling, significantly higher than the $4 trillion hike approved by the lower chamber.

Home Politics speed read Senate passes GOP megabill after Alaska side deal The pivotal yes vote came from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, whose support was secured following negotiated side deals for her ...