Politics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. compared Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, accusing him of exploiting societal insecurities for power. Getty Images

Is it illegal for a presidential candidate to offer someone a job for an endorsement?

A New Hampshire state representative will have to pay out $200,000 to a pair of drag queens for making false accusations against them in 2022. Getty Images

NH state representative to pay drag queens $200k to settle defamation lawsuit

At a recent rally in Pennsylvania, supporters left before Trump finished hisa speech and they expressed frustration with his message. Getty Images

Trump supporters walk out on MAGA rally before it ends

Another major company has announced plans to move away from policies emphasizing diversity, equity and inclusion. Getty Images

Lowes alters DEI policies following conservative activist campaign

A bill passed by California lawmakers would require public universities to hire undocumented students. Getty Images

Will Newsom sign bill to make California colleges hire undocumented students?

X has updated its AI chatbot Grok after five secretaries of state warned about its spread of election misinformation. Getty Images

X updates AI chatbot Grok after election misinformation warnings

Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign shifts policy, looks to spend hundreds of millions on the wall along the southern border. Getty Images

Harris campaign changes stance on border wall with Mexico

In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg said senior White House officials had demands for censoring posts about COVID-19. Getty Images

Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden administration to censor COVID posts

A federal judge has temporarily cleared the way for Florida to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Getty Images

Federal judge upholds Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Russia has launched its largest attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Reuters

Russia launches largest air assault on Ukraine since start of war

Trump is trying to use Afghanistan anniversary as an example of failed foreign policy for Harris, who supported Biden's decision to withdraw. Getty Images

Trump lays wreath at Arlington for Afghanistan attack anniversary

Lawmakers in California may approve measure that would allow undocumented immigrants to be eligible for state-supported home loans. Getty Images

California eyes $150k home loans for undocumented migrants

A nonprofit called Stand in the Gap, which financially supports Jan. 6 defendants, is hosting what it calls the "J6 Awards Gala" on Sept. 5.  Getty Images

Jan. 6 ‘awards’ set to be held at Trump’s New Jersey golf club

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is being criticized for her aggressive new campaign to address the growing problem of homelessness in the city. Getty Images

San Francisco mayor ships out homeless, cracks down on encampments

Former president Donald Trump raised renewed doubt about ABC News, the network in charge of running the Sept. 10 debate. Getty Images

Trump suggests he may skip debate, campaigns at odds over host, rules

A deadly knife attack in Germany has reignited debates over immigration and asylum laws just ahead of key elections, putting pressure on political leaders to act swiftly. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed to toughen deportation laws and crack down on knife regulations following the attack. Getty Images

Germany’s knife attack fuels immigration debate ahead of elections

Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire as conflict escalates, with rockets and airstrikes reported on both sides of border. Getty Images

Israel strikes Hezbollah site in Lebanon; both sides claim victory

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he would be suspending his campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump on Friday, Aug. 23. Getty Images

RFK Jr. suspends campaign and backs Trump as Kennedy siblings react

Over 400 national security officials and Gold Star families endorse Trump, condemning Biden-Harris administration's foreign policy failures. Getty Images

Watchdog accuses Trump of breaking the law with reported Netanyahu call

Several members of the U.S. Secret Service have been placed on leave following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Getty Images

Secret Service agents suspended amid Trump shooting investigation

West Virginia’s Republican Gov. Jim Justice has been elected the state's next Senator, replacing the retiring Joe Manchin. Getty Images

West Virginia Gov. Justice avoids foreclosure on his 11,000-acre resort

A federal judge ruled on Thursday, August 22, that the state of California must start issuing concealed carry permit applications to non-residents, a ruling which strikes down part of a state gun control law. Getty Images

Concealed carry advocates score win against California in federal ruling

Five Republican senators urged Biden to deny the presidents of the three nations entry to the U.S. for the U.N. General Assembly. Getty Images

Republicans want Biden to deny entry to leaders of Iran, Cuba, Venezuela

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kyiv on Friday, Aug. 23, marking the highest-profile trip by a leader from a neutral nation during the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. His visit is part of Ukraine’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to engage non-Western countries in potential peace talks. Getty Images

India’s Prime Minister Modi visits Kyiv, calls for diplomacy