Politics

Reporter Even Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan are back in the U.S. after the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War.

Gershkovich, Whelan return to US in 24-person prisoner swap with Russia

There is bipartisan condemnation on Capitol Hill for the plea agreement given to the mastermind of 9/11, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

Blumenthal wants Khalid Sheikh Mohammed deal scrutinized

Additional debris from a damaged Vineyard Wind offshore turbine continues to wash up as the Harris campaign arrives for an event on Nantucket.

More Vineyard Wind debris washes up as Harris campaign comes to Nantucket

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush are teaming up to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Obama, Bush will help plan America’s 250th Anniversary in show of unity

A new study found social media can harm minors' identity development, as the U.S. Congress pushes to pass social media bills protecting kids.

Social media use harms children’s identity development: Study

Jessica Norton was suspended from her job in Florida for letting her transgender daughter play on a girls' volleyball team.

Florida school staffer suspended for letting trans daughter play on girls’ team

"I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black," Trump said on Harris' race, sparking controversy.

Donald Trump sparks controversy after questioning Kamala Harris’ racial identity

The alleged 9/11 mastermind behind the 2001 terror attacks has reached a plea deal with the U.S. to avoid the death penalty.

Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty

Congress is going to spend months away from DC before the end of the year. Members will need to pass a CR to keep the government funded.

Congress may pass temporary funding into 2025 to avoid government shutdown

Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego will face off in a critical Arizona Senate race in the upcoming general election.

Kari Lake wins GOP primary in Arizona, setting up key race for Senate control

San Francisco's new "Cash Not Drugs" program offers $100 weekly to welfare recipients testing drug-free, aiming to promote recovery.

San Francisco pursues plan to give drug-free welfare participants $100 per week

A new showed that the majority of men under 30 are shifting away from the Democratic Party and supporting the GOP and Trump instead.

Majority of young men favor Trump, a demographic shift unseen in 20 years

A new study finds the number of women "self-managing" abortion is up 40% since the Roe v. Wade was overturned.

More women ‘self-managing’ abortions post-Dobbs decision: Study

Kamala Harris is set to announce her pick for vice president next during a rally being held in Philadelphia,

Kamala Harris to hold rally with vice president pick in Philadelphia next week

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders are killed on the same day and the U.S. strikes in "self-defense."

Hamas leader reportedly killed in Iran amid rising tensions in Middle East

United States intelligence is warning about an uptick in disinformation campaigns among American adversaries ahead of upcoming elections.

How Russia and Iran are trying to trick you into spreading propaganda

The deputy FBI director said investigators found more than 700 comments which may have been posted by the man who tried to kill Donald Trump.

FBI investigating extremist and violent posts believed to be from Trump shooter

Animal rights activists are protesting a bill passed in Turkey allowing for the culling of millions of stray dogs across the country.

Turkey’s government wants to cull millions of stray dogs despite protests

New Jersey schools closed Monday due to online threat of shooting at five South Jersey schools. Two juvenile suspects arrested in connection with threat. Authorities say no immediate indication threat was valid, but schools closed out of precaution. Additional security measures in place. Incident comes amid heightened concerns about school safety after recent Georgia high school shooting.

Senate expected to pass bill to protect kids online

The U.S. embassy in Lebanon urges Americans to leave the country before "crisis breaks out" after deadly strike in Golan Heights.

US Embassy in Lebanon tells Americans to leave ‘before a crisis begins’

The Secret Service's acting director is set to testify before Congress today about the assassination attempt on former President Trump.

Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt

Vice President Harris has seen her poll numbers increase ever since she became the Democrat's presumptive presidential nominee.

Harris favorability rating jumps during campaign ‘honeymoon’

A newly passed bill that is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden would require the federal government to purchase only American flags manufactured and made with U.S. materials.

How a new bill will make American flags a little more American-made

Crypto advocates dubbed efforts to cut off the industry from banking services "Operation Choke Point 2.0," and Trump is vowing to end it.

What is Operation Choke Point 2.0? Trump promises to end it.