Politics

It’s been 23 years since the 9/11 terror attacks in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania killed nearly 3,000 people. Remembrance events are being held all across the country Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Presidential candidates commemorate 9/11 anniversary in NY, Pa., DC

Right after the debate wrapped up, the Harris-Walz ticket received a major celebrity endorsement. Taylor Swift posted on social media her support for the Democratic ticket, saying Harris “fights for the rights and causes” she believes in.

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after watching debate

The 2024 presidential candidates had their first debate Tuesday night.

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate

House Republicans want to know more about the Cuomo administration's decision to readmit COVID patients, despite known dangers to elderly.

House Oversight subpoenas info on COVID nursing home deaths in New York

Congress awards the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 American troops killed in the Kabul airport bombing as the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan.

Congress awards Gold Medal to 13 troops killed in Kabul bombing

Gov. Abbott has gone against President Biden’s order to remove barriers from Fronton Island in the Rio Grande between the U.S. and Mexico.

Gov. Greg Abbott goes against President Joe Biden’s border order

House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to temporarily fund the government is being opposed by Democrats and members of his own party.

Johnson’s government spending plan on rocky ground as shutdown looms

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 5-2 to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the November ballot, despite his withdrawal and endorsement of Trump.

Michigan Supreme Court keeps RFK Jr. on November ballot despite withdrawal

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will have their first presidential debate Tuesday night hosted by ABC.

Final preparations for tonight’s presidential debate

Trump and Biden's proposed sovereign wealth fund may seem out of place for a country with $35 trillion in debt and a trade deficit.

What is a sovereign wealth fund? Both Trump and Biden want one.

Government funding expires on Sept. 30. Congress needs to approve a spending package before they leave to campaign for the month of October.

Congress will leave DC for October. Can it avoid a government shutdown?

RT's editor-in-chief admitted that the network continues to operate in secret in the United States under the orders of the Kremlin.

RT editor-in-chief admits secret operations in US aren’t going anywhere

More than one-third of top election officials across the country have resigned or retired since the 2020 presidential election.

One-third of election officials resigned, retired since 2020 election

About a third of college students say it's okay to use violence while protesting in at least some cases.

1 in 3 college students say violent protesting can be acceptable: Survey

Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled to Spain following Venezuela’s contentious presidential election.

Opposition presidential candidate flees Venezuela amid arrest threats, protests

The United States has reached a tentative agreement with Iraq to withdraw hundreds of American-led troops by September 2025, with all remaining forces expected to depart by the end of 2026. This decision follows extensive negotiations, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. military strategy in the region.

Troops scheduled to leave Iraq by 2026, US shifts to advisory role

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning Congress that passing a temporary bill to keep the government open would have devastating impacts on the Defense Department. The bill would keep the federal government funded for another six months, but cap spending at 2024 levels.

Defense secretary says temporary budget bill would severely impact military

With just one day to go, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are preparing for the first debate between the presidential candidates.

Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with 1 day to go

Michigan announced the winner of a 'I Voted' sticker competition on Wednesday. The stickers will now be at the polls come November for voters to pick from.

Michigan’s first ‘I Voted’ sticker contest draws inspiration from folklore and more

Two Trump campaign staffers, involved in an alleged altercation with Arlington National Cemetery employee, have been identified.

Trump campaign staffers involved in Arlington cemetery altercation identified

A judge ruled that Trump's hush money conviction must be delayed until Nov. 26.

Presidential election scores Trump a legal victory in hush money case

In a surprise move, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges Thursday, Sept. 5. It was not part of any plea deal and sets up the possibility the president’s son could spend decades in prison.

Hunter Biden pleads guilty in federal tax case

The father of the teen accused in this week's deadly shooting at a Georgia high school is now facing murder charges.

Father of 14-year-old Georgia school shooting suspect charged with murder

Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the U.S. presidency, citing her “fascinating” laugh.

Putin endorses Harris for US presidency, citing her ‘fascinating’ laugh