Politics

Law enforcement has requested the mail of thousands of Americans over the years without a court order; the Postal Service mostly allows it.

Report: Feds, police are spying on the mail of thousands of Americans

The first 2024 presidential election is approaching, and a group of "double hater" voters could determine the outcome of the election.

As debate nears, ‘double hater’ voters are unhappy about their election options

A new FBI report shows a slight drop in active shooter incidents in 2023, but overall they are up 89% over the last 5 years.

FBI: Active shooter incidents down 4% last year, up 89% over past 5 years

Trump's campaign clarified his proposal to give green cards to migrants who complete their college education in the U.S.

Trump campaign walks back disputed green card proposal for college grads

Supreme Court to hear challenge to ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Today marks 2 years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and both Biden and Trump are highlighting it on the campaign trail.

Biden, Trump campaigns mark 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned

A new report shed light on the family separations that were a significant cornerstone of immigration policy during Donald Trump’s first term.

Illegal border crossings drop in May, but remain on track for 2 million this year

Illinois State Rep. Benton proposed bills to criminalize government officials flying the American flag upside down on government property.

Illinois bill would make flying US flag upside down a felony

Biden won CNN's coin toss, which allowed him to choose between stage placement or the opportunity to give the final remarks of the debate.

Biden chooses right side of TV screen over final word at debate. Why?

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week's debate.

Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate

Women currently do not have to register for selective service, but the 2025 budget could require them to register for a potential draft.

Should women be required to register for military draft? Some lawmakers say yes

The bipartisan duo want to pass the bill which would require the State Department to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terror.

Blumenthal, Graham introduce bill making Russia state sponsor of terrorism

Louisiana has become the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in schools, causing pushback from civil rights groups.

Louisiana law requires public classrooms to display Ten Commandments

The IAEA confirmed that Iran is expanding its Fordow enrichment plant by installing hundreds of new centrifuges.

Iran to massively expand uranium enrichment at underground nuclear site

Two climate protesters were arrested for allegedly spraying orange paint on the Stonehenge monument on Wednesday, June 19.

Anti-oil protesters strike again, arrested for painting Stonehenge monument

Ted Cruz introduced an act to increase penalties for perpetrators and tech companies if they don’t remove deepfake sexually explicit imagesTed Cruz introduced an act to increase penalties for perpetrators and tech companies if they don’t remove deepfake sexually explicit images.

Cruz’s ‘Take It Down Act’ will force social media to pull deepfake intimate images

Escalating lawlessness and security issues in Gaza dela aid truck deliveries, intensifying regional instability and smuggling activities.

Gaza aid delayed as convoys targeted amid lawlessness and security concerns

A study found the YouTube algorithm tends to recommend right-leaning and Christian videos, even for those who don't watch related content.

YouTube algorithm shows right-wing, Christian recommendations more: Study

A person fainted from heat during a White House briefing, highlighting the dangers of an ongoing heatwave in the U.S.

Person appears to faint from heat during White House press briefing

U.S. soldier Gordon Black sentenced to nearly four years in Russian penal colony for theft, amid tensions over wrongful detentions.

US soldier sentenced to nearly 4 years in Russian penal colony

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive partnership agreement today.

Putin, Kim sign comprehensive partnership agreement in North Korea

Boeing CEO David Calhoun address the families of victims of two plane crashes that killed 346 people before he testified before Congress.

Boeing CEO David Calhoun testifies before Congress, apologizes to families

Philip Morris International has temporarily halted online sales of Zyn nicotine pouches in the U.S. this week in response to a legal challenge from Washington, D.C.'s attorney general. The stop is part of an investigation into the company's possible violation of the district’s ban on flavored tobacco products.

Philip Morris pauses online Zyn sales amid legal challenge

A Washington Post investigation showed that some AI chatbots and voice assistants are avoiding basic questions about elections.

AI chatbots struggle to answer who won the 2020 election