Politics

Kite fighting has become so dangerous in Brazil the federal government is considering a nationwide ban.

‘Kite fighting’ so dangerous and deadly, Brazil considers national ban

Rep. Matt Gaetz won his Florida primary, defeating McCarthy-backed Aaron Dimmock after leading the effort to oust Kevin McCarthy.

Matt Gaetz defeats McCarthy-backed candidate in Florida primary

The Federal Trade Commission’s plan to ban noncompete agreements in the workplace is no longer happening, as of now.

Federal judge blocks FTC’s rule banning noncompete agreements

"We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos." Former President Obama rallied support for Kamala Harris at the DNC.

Fmr. President Obama rallies support for Harris at Night 2 of DNC

Host Ryan Robertson and intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth sat down to discuss McBeth's work combatting misinformation.

Intelligence analyst uses YouTube videos to battle misinformation

Halle Berry partnered with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to raise awareness about the struggles of menopause and support a research bill.

Halle Berry supports bill to provide more funding for menopause research

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. encouraged Mark McAfee to apply for an advisory role at the FDA, as McAfee confirmed on Thursday.

RFK Jr. campaign looks at 2 options: Drop out or ‘join forces with Trump’

UAW President Shawn Fain had a strong words for Stellantis as he claims they are dragging their feet on a promised reopening.

UAW president’s tough words against Stellantis at DNC may be a warning

The Justice Department moved to have a case against Trump dismissed and said it would substitute itself as the defendant in place of Trump.

Biden’s Justice Department backs Donald Trump in federal court

Illinois has banned corporal punishment in all schools, including private institutions, starting in January.

Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools, including private institutions

Panama announced it deported 29 Colombians as part of U.S.-funded deportation flights on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Panama deports migrants on US-funded flights, sends 29 Colombians home

Around 943,000 people have had their student loans forgiven by the federal government over U.S. President Joe Biden's term in office.

Student loan forgiveness sees relief for some, while many still struggle

Missouri's Department of Revenue is making it harder to change gender on IDs by requiring proof of transition surgery.

Missouri now requiring proof of surgery to change gender on IDs

KFF says "medical tourism" is up in states where non-residents can seek medical assistance in dying.

Dying with medical assistance is latest form of ‘health tourism’: Report

Protests at the DNC erupted over U.S. support for Israel, with demonstrators breaching security and clashing with police.

Protesters attempt to breach barricade at DNC

Biden passes the torch to Harris and protesters breach security fencing, and highlights from day one of the Democratic National Convention.

Biden highlights his legacy, passes torch to Harris in DNC address

Donald Trump wants to take some of the spotlight away from VP Harris. Conventions typically give nominees a two point polling boost.

Trump plans week in battleground states to counter DNC

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's Super Pac spent $3 million in an attempt to defeat Rep. Matt Gaetz in his primary.

McCarthy’s bid to oust Gaetz will likely fail, but he says damage is done

A debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is approaching, and both candidates are starting to prepare.

Trump, Harris have never met face-to-face. How are they preparing to debate?

House Republicans released their initial report from the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Monday, Aug. 19.

House GOP release Biden impeachment report, probes turn to Harris, Walz

Secretary of State Blinken calls Gaza cease-fire talks a decisive moment; Israel expresses cautious optimism, Hamas accuses delay tactics.

‘This is a decisive moment’ in Gaza war cease-fire talks: Blinken

Biden's "Parole in Place" policy allows undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for legal status without leaving the country.

Biden admin’s ‘parole in place’ policy for spouses of US citizens launches

The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago.

Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, Biden slated to speak tonight

A new poll found Tim Walz has a net positive favorability rating compared to JD Vance whose numbers are underwater.

Americans view Tim Walz more favorably than JD Vance