Politics

Portland is preparing for a significant transformation this November as voters get ready to overhaul the city's government structure.

Portland election to overhaul government with new City Council structure

New York City’s interim police commissioner is reportedly on his way out, just weeks after he took the role in the Adams administration.

Interim NYPD commissioner expected to resign amid Adams administration issues

As the race for President enters its final few weeks, it is tough to tell who is actually ahead, and the race appears to be very tight.

Who is actually ahead in the presidential race? Polls give conflicting answers

The death toll continues to rise after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida Thursday.

At least 15 dead, 2.6 million without power after Hurricane Milton

Gen Z and millennials, who are the majority of users on Twitch, are watching political commentary on the platform.

Twitch becoming a hub of political commentary this election year

New York City to shut down the migrant shelter on Randall’s Island and pursue hotel contracts for migrant housing.

NYC to close its largest migrant shelter, now seeking hotels for housing

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said he’s received a whistleblower allegation that claims the Secret Service is not giving Trump full protection.

Whistleblower says Trump is not receiving full protective assets

State attorneys general are investigating the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue for alleged illegal fundraising practices.

Republicans expand their ActBlue ‘smurfing’ investigation to 19 states

Rudy Giuliani's son says World Series rings awarded to two Georgia poll workers as part of a defamation should not be handed over because they belong to him.

Giuliani’s son claims World Series rings awarded in defamation suit are his

Republicans have filed lawsuits in Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania claiming "illegal overseas voting".

Republicans file lawsuits in 3 states, claiming alleged ‘illegal overseas voting’

The 2024 election will be the most expensive ever with an overall price of $15.9 billion, which breaks the $15.1 billion record set in 2020.

2024 election projected to be most expensive ever, $15.9 billion in spending

A CBS morning news anchor recently faced criticism following an interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates over his new book "The Message."

Paramount chair defends reprimanded CBS anchor over controversial interview

A new database revealed thousands of minors had gender-affirming surgeries from 2019-2023.

Over 5,700 children had gender surgeries from 2019-2023: Study

The Social Security Administration announced Thursday, Oct. 10, that beneficiaries will receive a 2.5% increase in 2025.

Social Security benefits increase in 2025, issue looms in election

Gov. Ron Desantis, R-Fla., vowed to punish dog owners who leave their pooches tied up during Hurricane Milton.

DeSantis vows to punish those who neglected pets as hurricane approached

Cyber actors exploit ChatGPT to spread misinformation and sway public opinion in global elections, OpenAI disrupts over 20 operations.

OpenAI: Cyber actors exploiting ChatGPT to influence elections

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Reno, Nevada on Friday night, underscoring the importance of the state.

Nevada in play as swing state in upcoming presidential election

Hurricane Milton leaves destruction in its wake as it crosses Florida.

Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida

Kamala Harris' internal polls contradicted public polls, showing a closer race with Donald Trump before her eventual loss.

Headlines compared: Kamala Harris’ multiple answers to ‘60 Minutes’ question

The number of aides leaving New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has continued to grow.

More aides resign from NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ administration as he vows to stay

Four mayors in Mexico are requesting additional security in the wake of a beheading of a mayor in the Guerrero state.

Mexican mayor’s murder prompts 4 mayors to demand more security

The Kremlin confirms claims from Bob Woodward’s upcoming book, War, involving former President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Kremlin reportedly confirms Trump sent COVID-19 testing devices to Putin

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz recently supported abolishing the Electoral College in favor of a national popular vote.

VP nominee Walz supports national popular vote over Electoral College

A whistleblower said the pentagon is running a secret UFO program, "Immaculate Constellation." The Pentagon denied the claims.

Secret Pentagon UFO program allegedly operating without Congress’ knowledge