Politics

An annual survey of high school seniors revealed that 23% of young men identify conservative, compared to just 13% who identify as liberal.

Study: 12th grade boys lean conservative, but not politically invested

The special district that governs the Walt Disney World resort in Florida announced it's ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

DeSantis’ Disney World district drops diversity, equity programs

The Pentagon will pull 1,100 active duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border a month after the border saw a 30% increase in illegal crossings.

Pentagon to pull 1,100 troops from border as illegal crossings rise

Special Counsel Jack Smith announced new federal charges against former President Donald Trump, this time related to the 2020 election.

Trump faces federal charges over 2020 election: The Rundown August 2

Hunter Biden's business partner testified before the House Oversight Committee and said Hunter sold the "illusion" of access to his father.

Devon Archer: VP Biden had business dinner with Hunter, Russian oligarch

Colleges and universities have found a work-around to the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling this summer - the college essay.

Colleges rewrite essay questions to get around SCOTUS’ affirmative action ban

An Illinois law allows some non-citizens of the United States in the state to become police officers, something forbidden under federal law.

New Illinois law allows some non-citizens to become police officers

A former business partner of Hunter Biden testified for more than five hours before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.

Hunter Biden’s former business partner answers questions: The Rundown August 1

The Biden administration launched a new beta website for borrowers to apply for the new student loan income-driven repayment plan.

Here’s how to apply for the new student loan income-driven repayment plan

China said the United States is turning Taiwan into a “powder keg.” According to U.S. military strategy, that’s the idea.

Yes, China, the US is turning Taiwan into a ‘powder keg’

It’s well known that the president makes $400k a year. But there are public officials in the U.S. who are in the top 10% of earners.

An LA firefighter made $700k. Here are the highest-paid public officials in the US

According to a New York Times poll, former President Donald Trump holds a dominant lead over his GOP primary opponents.

NYT poll: Trump dominating DeSantis, rest of field in GOP primary

Trump donors have already spent $40 million on his legal fees. They have also donated millions to his campaign.

Trump team creating legal defense fund, reports say: The Rundown July 31

Internal Meta emails appear to show the Biden White House pressuring Facebook to censor some posts discussing COVID-19 vaccines and origins.

Internal Facebook emails show White House pushed to censor COVID posts

A day after Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze up during a news conference, Diane Feinstein had her own awkward moment on Capitol Hill.

Feinstein has awkward moment; McConnell falls before freeze-up

Former President Donald Trump faces additional charges in the classified document case.

Trump accused of attempting to have video deleted: The Rundown July 28

The House passed a resolution to block Iran from accessing the $6 billion transferred to Qatar in a prisoner swap.

House needs to pass 11 bills in 12 days to prevent gov’t shutdown after recess

The Justice Department is asking a judge to order Gov. Greg Abbott to remove buoys in the Rio Grande but House Republicans fully back him.

GOP explores using military force against cartels, DOJ wants TX buoys removed

North Korea gives Russia a tour of the North's weaponry that includes the country's banned ballistic missiles.

North Korea shows Russia its banned ballistic missiles: The Rundown July 27

In what was called a historic day, a House oversight subcommittee held a hearing about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs.

History made during House hearing on UFOs, UAPs

Rep. Matt Gaetz made clear that impeaching President Biden is not in the cards right now because Republicans don't have the votes.

Matt Gaetz: ‘We don’t have the votes to impeach anybody in the House’

Hunter Biden's art has been at the heart of controversy for years. His paintings, listed for thousands of dollars, sold at a New York gallery in 2021.

Hunter Biden’s art sales add to list of questioned business dealings

Sen. Mitt Romney is calling on GOP donors to stop funding presidential candidates who can't beat Trump by Feb. 26, 2024.

Romney calls on GOP donors to stop funding candidates who can’t beat Trump

Early applications at Harvard declined by 17%, a four-year low, as elite universities face criticism over their handling of antisemitism.

Education Dept. investigating Harvard’s legacy admissions policy