Israel’s parliament on Monday approved a bill in its first reading that would allow the death penalty for “terrorists,” a measure pushed by...

The Senate is beginning a series of votes on the GOP deal to end the longest government shutdown in history. Follow live.

The Secretary of the Commonwealth's Office said they have “received complaints from people who have said that they signed these petitions wi...

At next Monday’s Town Meeting, residents will decide the future of the long-standing Cape Cod course, with part of the land set aside for co...

National progressive organizations urged Chuck Schumer to step down, and have encouraged New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for h...

Iraq is heading to the polls amid deep divisions among its Shia political elite and shifting regional power dynamics.

By STEPHEN GROVES, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic senators — eight in total — faced almost instant blowback from members...

Voters typically don’t hesitate to tax “them.” It’s pretty common for Colorado voters to approve taxes on tourists, especially in mountain t...

New agreement passed by upper chamber extends federal funding through to end of January and allows time for further negotiations on range of...

Eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus voted Sunday evening to proceed to a House-passed continuing resolution, taking a major step t...

A group of shutdown-weary Democratic senators voted with Republicans Sunday night to advance a legislative vehicle to reopen the federal gov...

Most Democrats oppose the deal that fails to address their demand on extending healthcare subsidies.

Lawmakers were locked in tense negotiations during a rare Sunday session in an effort to find a solution to the shutdown

Senate Democrats emerged from a two-and-a-half-hour caucus meeting Sunday night announcing there will be enough votes in the Senate to reope...