Democrats ramp up offense on abortion, guns
Democrats are increasingly energized after the leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion from the Supreme Court and recent mass shootings put a spotlight on hot-button social issues they see as liabilities for Republicans. The party seized on calls to increase abortion access and implement new gun control measures after the draft’s release this month and horrific killings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas. Democrats say the recent developments raise the stakes for the midterms and give them a new opportunity to ramp up pressure on Republicans – a reversal from a monthslong de
Read MorePolice release details on collision that led to Pelosi's husband's DUI arrest
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has released details of the vehicle crash that led to the arrest of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband late Saturday night for allegedly driving under the influence. CHP said in a press release Sunday night that Paul Pelosi’s 2021 Porsche was struck in Napa Valley by another car as he was attempting to cross State Route 29. No injuries were reported, and Pelosi was arrested about 80 minutes after law enforceme
Read MorePolis: GOP trying to 'manage everybody’s lives'
As the Democratic Party’s fate grows increasingly uncertain this midterm election season, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) says he remains resilient in a notoriously “purplish” state by focusing on the empowerment of individual voters. “Colorado is a very independently minded, freedom-oriented state, and they don't want Republicans or Democrats telling them what to do,” Polis told The Hill. “They value accurate information, they value facts, and people should be empowered to make their own decisions, whether that's marijuana, whether it's wearing a mask — we're a state that
Read More10 states with the highest gas prices over Memorial Day weekend
The nation’s average gas price reached $4.62 cents on Memorial Day, the start of the summer driving season, but some states have been especially hard hit by higher gas prices. Here are the ten states where it costs most to fill up your tank, according to AAA. California: $6.15 a gallon Most expensive counties: San Francisco ($6.44 a gallon), Humboldt ($6.62 a gallon), San Mateo ($6:41 a gallon) Hawaii: $5.44 a gallon Most expensive counties: Kauai ($5.82 a gallon), Hawaii ($5.61 a gallon)
Read MoreComedian Andy Dick won't face charges after arrest on suspicion of sexual battery
Comedian Andy Dick won't be charged in connection with his arrest earlier this month on suspicion of felony sexual battery, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office told The Hill on Monday. Dick was taken into custody in Orange County, Calif., on May 11 after being involved in an altercation at an RV campground. The other man involved was transported to the hospital for an exam shortly after, and the former “The Andy Dick Show” host was held on $25,000 bail. The incident was reportedly filmed live on YouTube. The Orange County District Attorney returned the case back
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