Politics

Elon Musk said that humanity will never create a Mars colony if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidency. Getty Images

Elon Musk says Mars colony possible under Trump, unlikely under Harris

The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy will testify on the high prices of the drugs. Getty Images

Senate demands answers on popular weight loss drug’s price

With Election Day exactly six weeks away, North Carolina, a key swing state, is getting the process rolling by sending out absentee ballots. Getty Images

North Carolina begins sending out absentee ballots for presidential election

On National Voter Registration Day, more than 150,000 individuals registered through Vote.org, the highest number ever recorded for that day.

Voter registration among young adults is increasing. So is their support for Harris.

Former President Donald Trump is expected to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of his first assassination attempt, for a rally. Getty Images

Trump to return to Butler, Pennsylvania for rally: Reports

President Joe Biden is in New York for his last U.S. Generall Assembly in office. AP Images

Biden to address UN assembly for last time as president

House Republicans released a report that said US federal research funding helped China advance its weapons systems, AI and more technology. AP Images

US funding helped China’s military modernization: Congressional report

Elon Musk's social network, X, has reversed its stance and begun complying with court orders in Brazil, after weeks of defiance. AP Images

Elon Musk’s X reverses stance with Brazil, will now comply with court orders

Former President Donald Trump said he would not run again in 2028 if he loses the election to Vice President Kamala Harris in November 2024. Getty Images

Trump says he won’t run for president in 2028 if he loses to Harris in November

Janet Jackson's comments about Kamala Harris' identity in an interview with The Guardian made headlines and led to an 'unauthorized' apology. Getty Images

Janet Jackson’s comments on Kamala Harris lead to ‘unauthorized’ apology

A new Gallup poll revealed that American's approval rating of the Secret Service has reached a ten-year low after two assassination attempts. Reuters

Secret Service approval rating hits 10-year low, lowest ever among Republicans

Sept. 22-28 is Banned Books Week in the U.S. Reuters

US schools banned 10,000 books last school year alone

Tuesday will mark six weeks until Election Day. Pundits and political watchers believe the race will come down to seven battleground states. AP Images

Polls show close margins in battleground states 6 weeks before Election Day

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign faces turmoil as staffers resign after an investigation into his alleged online behavior. Getty Images

Key staff resignations shake up Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign

Broadcast evening news coverage of the 2024 presidential race is the most lopsided in history according to the Media Research Center's analysis. Getty Images

’60 Minutes’ in talks with Trump, Harris on interviews as debate hopes fade

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a Pennsylvania ammunition factory on Sunday, Sept. 22, to express gratitude to workers producing 155 mm artillery shells, critical to Ukraine's defense against Russian ground forces. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant has ramped up production significantly over the past year, with Ukraine receiving more than 3 million shells from the U.S. Reuters

Inside the Pennsylvania ammo plant helping Ukraine fight back against Russia

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress has agreed on a plan to keep the government open. AP

Speaker Johnson unveils stopgap funding bill to avoid government shutdown

The Georgia State Election Board has approved a new rule which will require poll workers to hand count ballots. Reuters

Georgia Election Board approves ballot hand count despite AG warning

The Secret Service admitted to a breach of protocol that happened before the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump in PA. AP Images

Report reveals Secret Service ‘failures’ before PA Trump assassination attempt

Jill Stein received 40% from Muslim voters in Michigan according to a recent poll. Kamala Harris received 12% support, less than Trump. Getty Images

Muslim voters turn to Jill Stein over Kamala Harris in Mich., other key states

A retired Border Patrol Sector Chief told Congress more than 100 people per year with potential ties to terrorism crossed into California. Getty Images

Biden admin told CBP not to publicize increase in potential terrorists at border

Chicago Public Schools teachers say they were instructed by administrators to give all immigrant students passing grades, even if they didn't earn them. Getty Images

Chicago teachers say they were told to give migrant students passing grades

Venezuela's exiled opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez claimed on Wednesday that he was forced to sign a letter earlier this month that recognized Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the presidential election held in July of this year. Reuters

Edmundo Gonzalez says he was forced to sign letter recognizing Maduro victory

The Secret Service is investigating Elon Musk’s deleted X post comparing assassination attempts on political figures. Getty Images

Secret Service investigates Elon Musk’s controversial X post