Author: Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY

From major chains to local shops, the coffee business is disproportionately white. Data shows little progress made, despite cafes’ recent pledges.

Ohio voters rejected a proposal to limit constitutional amendments. The special election could have national repercussions going into 2024.

Biden continues to be scrutinized following the discovery of classified documents in his home and office. Meanwhile, Congress debates the debt limit.

The biggest news of the week: There is finally a speaker of the House. Friday was also the second anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection,

Congress passed legislation to prevent a massive rail strike, plus a bill on same-sex marriage rights. Walker and Warnock campaign in their runoff. And more.

As election results come in, races across states are seeing historic representation among winners, including Arkansas’s first female governor.

At least 13 secretary of state races across the US have an election denier on the ballot, according to one analysis.

From Georgia’s gubernatorial race to the New Hampshire Senate race, candidates made their final pitch to voters in debates the week before election day.