Georgia Republican lawmakers are pushing to clamp down on voting rights Monday, potentially passing a sweeping election bill that among other things would repeal no-excuse absentee voting.

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republicans have endured a rocky start to the year, raising hopes among Lone Star Democrats that they can regain momentum after a disappointing 2020 cycle.

Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in Floyd's death. In May 2020, Floyd died in police custody after Chauvin knelt on his neck for over eight minutes while attempting to arrest him...

Frank Meeink told CNN's Pamela Brown that he believes Fox News has contributed to domestic extremism in the US.

And Biden's stimulus plan nears final passage later this week.

Mahamadou Issoufou, who is stepping down as president of coup-prone Niger after two terms in office, on Monday won Africa's top prize for leadership. He was awarded the 2020 Mo Ibrahim Prize for facing "seemingly insurmountable challenges", ranging from...