“Fetal heartbeat” abortion ban signed into law by Wyoming governor but court challenge likely

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday signed legislation banning abortions after embryotic cardiac activity can be detected, generally at about six weeks’ gestation and often before women know they’re pregnant. The signing makes Wyoming the fifth state to bar abortions at that stage of pregnancy, along with Florida, Georgia, Iowa and South Carolina. Thirteen other … Read more

Swalwell’s eligibility for California governor backed by new evidence, as Steyer’s residency challenge raises privacy concerns

A sworn declaration, first obtained by CBS News California investigates, supports Congressman Eric Swalwell’s claim that he is a California resident, as Tom Steyer, a rival candidate in the governor’s race, faces criticism for exposing Swalwell’s home address while calling for an investigation into his gubernatorial eligibility. In the declaration, filed on March 6, Swalwell’s … Read more

Arizona governor vetoes Charlie Kirk memorial license plate sparking GOP outrage: ‘This bill falls short’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing fierce backlash after vetoing a bill that would have created a specialty license plate honoring slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk — a move Republicans are blasting as a stunning act of partisanship in the wake of his assassination. … Read more

Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor

ATLANTA — A two-month sprint to the May 19 primary elections in Georgia’s governor and U.S. Senate races has begun as the final candidates qualified Friday for crucial posts in the closely contested swing state. Republicans looking to oust incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff are touting their support for President Donald Trump and focusing … Read more

Iowa governor believes in US war with Iran despite ‘sacrifice’ by state soldiers who died

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday lamented the loss of four soldiers from her state since December, including two killed last weekend in a retaliatory drone strike in Kuwait during the early stages of the war with Iran. “I believe in the mission right now,” Reynolds, a Republican, said during a … Read more

Colorado governor lays out condition for granting clemency to pro-Trump clerk under pressure from president

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signaled he may be willing to grant clemency to a pro-Trump election worker who was thrown in jail for a 2020 scheme attempting to find proof of election fraud. President Donald Trump has been pressuring Polis to release Tina Peters, 70, since he … Read more

Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure

DENVER — Colorado’s Democratic governor, facing a pressure campaign from President Donald Trump, is signaling his openness to granting clemency to a former county clerk who was convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election. A social post by Gov. Jared Polis brought swift rebuke Wednesday from … Read more

Dem governor under fire after illegal alien allegedly stabs woman to death at bus stop: ‘Heinous’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on Virginia’s Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger to ensure local law enforcement cooperates with federal immigration officials by handing over an illegal immigrant with a lengthy criminal record who allegedly killed a woman earlier this week at a Virginia … Read more

One Question | Meet the top candidates for California governor

California gvernor’s race 2026 | Beyond the viral interview by CBS News Sacramento on YouTube What has the California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom done well, and what could be done differently? CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts asked each of the candidates running for California governor. For this series, Watts interviewed more than … Read more

Dem governor doubles down on transgender protections after Trump State of the Union

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vowed to veto any legislation targeting the LGBTQ community, just one night after President Donald Trump talked about banning minors’ gender transition surgeries without parental consent. “I want you to know that you are welcome in Michigan,” Whitmer said in her State of … Read more