A party-line committee vote points to a partisan challenge for Democrats who want to amend the Maine Constitution to enshrine abortion as a right. The Judiciary Committee voted 6-5 in favor of the proposal Thursday with all Democrats in support and all Republicans in opposition. Two committee members were absent. NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE REJECTS FURTHER EXPANSION, OR RESTRICTION OF ABORTION ACCESS Maine Democrats are seeking to join four...

Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail.  What’s Happening? – Biden admin sent money to Hamas-linked group soon after Oct. 7 attack – Texas holding the line – Haley and Trump trade shots President Biden’s thoughts about former President Trump appear to be more vulgar behind closed doors than in public, despite him and other...

Kansas is poised to expand an income tax credit for goods and services purchased from companies and nonprofits employing disabled workers, a year after a debate over how much the state should buck a national trend against paying those workers below the minimum wage. A bill approved by the Legislature this week with broad bipartisan support would increase the total tax credits available from $5 million a year...