Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., announced he is running for re-election in 2024. He is 82, and will be 88 at the end of a potential new term.

Sanders’ reelection bid reignites debate over age limits for elected officials

A poll asked Americans if they believe the U.S. could see a civil war. Many Americans believe that it is not only possible but imminent.

41% of Americans believe the US will see a second civil war in next 5 years: Poll

Scientists are working to cryopreserve corals to help save them from starving to death during the current global bleaching event.

Scientists turn to colder methods to save coral from climate change

After being falsely accused of using whips on Haitian migrants at the southern border, a Border Patrol agent is being awarded by DHS.

Border agent falsely accused of whipping Haitian migrants receives award

Gov. Noem's memoir faces criticism as her claim of meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is questioned, prompting edits before it's release.

Noem’s publisher to cut Kim Jong Un passage from memoir after controversy

Following violent campus protests across the United States, Columbia University has canceled its main commencement ceremony.

In blow to 2024 graduates, Columbia axes main commencement after protests

The Israeli military sends a message to those living in parts of the Gaza border town of Rafah to "evacuate immediately."

Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’

A GOP bill would mandate notifying immigration officials when undocumented individuals living in the U.S. try to buy guns illegally.

GOP bill would force immigrants reported to ICE if they illegally try to buy guns

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a potential vice presidential candidate, is facing further backlash for claims in her memoir, "No Going Back."

VP hopeful Kristi Noem faces further backlash for memoir yet to be released

A group of fraternity brothers prevented protesters from removing an American flag and replacing it with a Palestinian flag.

Video of fraternity brothers guarding US flag highlights campus political divide

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Thursday, May 2, concerning the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that have led to more than 2,000 arrests across American college campuses in the past two weeks. Biden emphasized that the events challenge two core American principles: the right to free speech and the rule of law, asserting that both must be upheld.

Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest

President Biden sparked controversy after calling Japan 'xenophobic' when it came to immigration. He lumped them alongside Russia, India and China in his critique.

Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ comments about Japan spark backlash at home, overseas

Alabama approved a medical cannabis program in 2021, but it remains unavailable due to ongoing legal issues regarding licenses.

Senate Democrats want to deschedule marijuana as Biden moves to reschedule

Police arrested hundreds of protesters taking part in violent riots on U.S. college campuses — some weren't students.

Police warn of outside agitators, ‘chaos professionals’ co-opting college protests

Arizona's GOP-led Senate has voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban, with two Republicans joining the chamber's 14 Democrats.

Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban

Officers move in on the campus of UCLA as the LAPD calls the pro-Palestinian encampment an "unlawful gathering."

Police move in on UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’

Lawmakers joined together to pass an antisemitism bill in the House, but it may stall in the Senate where less progress has been made.

Divisive college protests bring out bipartisan unity in Congress

After violent clashes between protesters on Tuesday night, UCLA has canceled classes for Wednesday. The clashes were between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups at a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.

Violence on UCLA campus over war in Gaza forces cancellation of classes

Eight newspapers filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the tech giants illegally used millions of their copyrighted articles

Major newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over copyright infringement

The Biden administration unveiled plans to cancel $6.1 billion in student loan debt, targeting individuals who attended the Art Institutes.

Biden announces $6.1B student loan debt relief for Art Institutes attendees

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are intensifying critiques of college protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Speaker Johnson announces House crackdown on antisemitism on campuses

Dozens of protesters were arrested as Columbia University called in the NYPD after protesters stormed Hamilton Hall.

Dozens arrested at Columbia as NYPD clears Hamilton Hall, encampments

After Democrats announced they'd vote to table a motion to vacate by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, it was clear Johnson is safe in his job.

Republicans say Speaker Johnson is not weakened by Democratic support

As protests on college campuses across the nation draw attention, people raise questions about antisemitism.

Debates on college campuses over what makes a protest antisemitic