Politics

Starting Thursday, voters in Michigan are beginning to receive and cast their ballots in this year's presidential election.

Absentee voting begins in Michigan, Trump prepares for rally in key state

The White House announced $8 billion in aid to Ukraine in the form of weapons and equipment on Thursday, Sept. 26, in what President Biden described an effort to help Ukraine "win this war."

White House announces $8 billion in aid to Ukraine to help Kyiv ‘win this war’

The only ballot drop box in Wausau, Wisconsin, was removed by the city's mayor, who was seen transporting the box with a dolly.

Wisconsin city mayor tows away only ballot drop box, investigation launched

Power in the Senate is at stake in this election. Democrats hold a slim 51-49 edge, including four independents who caucus with them.

Battle for US Senate likely to come down to a few states

Americans trust local government more than Congress and media, with 67% having confidence in local governments, Gallup survey finds.

Stopgap bill heads to Biden after Congress moves to avoid government shutdown

A grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on at least one federal criminal charge, sources familiar with the matter told the New York Times. This comes as Adams has been under federal investigation for months, over his alleged connection to Turkish officials and businessmen, as well as campaign donations he supposedly received.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams vows to fight charges after reports of indictment

Hurricane Helene is expected to rapidly intensify before making landfall in Florida Thursday evening.

Hurricane Helene forecast to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 storm

The House voted to fund the government through December 20 as Congress tries to create a funding solution for all of next year.

House passes continuing resolution as Congress works to fund government

A new poll revealed a significant number of voters are worried about violence following the 2024 presidential election

7 in 10 voters worried about violence post-election: Poll

U.S. lawmakers wrote a letter to the FBI on Tuesday over concerns Temu and its parent company are stealing Americans data.

Is Temu spying on you? Lawmakers want the FBI to answer that

The Department of Justice filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Visa Tuesday. Former FTC Chair Bill Kovacic gives his take on the case.

Antitrust expert on Visa case: ‘It’s not enough to be big, you have to be bad’

A newly released Senate report found Secret Service failures in both the planning and protecting stages of Donald Trump's Butler, PA rally.

Senate outlines Secret Service failures at Trump rally, calls for new management

The GOP called for investigation into Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States.

Republican lawmakers accuse Zelenskyy of campaigning for Harris

Independent Sen. Jon Manchin of West Virginia will not be endorsing Kamala Harris for President due to differences over the filibuster.

Manchin won’t endorse Harris over differences on filibuster, abortion rights

Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to visit the battleground state of Arizona and could visit the southern border with Mexico.

Harris prepares to visit southern border as Trump accuses her of playing politics

The leader of a Haitian group in Ohio has filed criminal charges against Former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance.

Haitian group files criminal charges against Trump, Vance

RFK Jr. is considering suing Olivia Nuzzi, a political reporter, over explicit messages she allegedly sent him and the following scandal.

RFK Jr. considers legal action against reporter over sexting scandal: Report

Sen. Sanders pressed the CEO of Novo Nordisk about why the company charges Americans far more than other countries for the same drug.

Senate probes why Ozempic, Wegovy US prices are double other countries

The Trump campaign said former president Donald Trump has been informed by U.S. intelligence officials about threats from Iran to assassinate him. He made a statement Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Trump campaign says former president briefed on Iranian assassination threats

Florida is bracing for Helene to make landfall on its northwestern coast as a Category 3 hurricane.

Florida, Southeast US brace for Helene

Vice President Kamala Harris is advocating for the elimination of the U.S. Senate filibuster to codify abortion rights.

Kamala Harris calls for ending filibuster to codify national abortion rights

Congressional Democrats have brought in millions of dollars more than Republicans. That includes fundraising for key Senate races.

Congressional Democrats are out-fundraising Republicans by millions

The feds said they will seek an attempted assassination charge against the man accused of staking out Donald Trump in Florida.

DOJ seeks attempted assassination charge for Trump suspect Ryan Routh

Nebraska will remain a state that splits its electoral votes in the upcoming presidential election after a state senator blocked a change.

Despite Trump push, Nebraska will not be winner-take-all for 2024 election