Politics

TikTok's parent company increased its spending on lobbying 130% during the second quarter. Lawmakers are concerned about the app's ties to China.

TikTok more than doubles DC lobbying presence

Final Jan. 6 hearing of the summer focuses on Trump during, after riots

A New York gubernatorial candidate was attacked, Russia and Ukraine were expected to sign a grain export deal, and a heat wave approaches China.

Candidate attacked, Ukraine/Russia to sign deal, China endures heat wave

A University of Washington professor is suing his school claiming his First Amendment rights were violated over a statement regarding indigenous land.

Washington professor sues university claiming First Amendment violation

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the southern border is “secure,” but Border Patrol agents say that's not true.

Pushback after DHS Secretary Mayorkas calls southern border ‘secure’

A bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Electoral Count Reform Act, which would change an election law that Trump tried to use to stay in office.

Bipartisan group of Senators introduce Electoral Count Reform Act

A federal district court judge issued a preliminary injunction against official LGBTQ guidance for schools from the Biden administration.

Biden administration’s LGBTQ guidance for schools halted by court order

Mario Draghi resigned, Joe Biden is set to talk with Xi Jinping, and the final Capitol riots House committee hearing is set for Thursday night.

Italian PM Draghi resigns, Biden to talk with Xi Jinping, final Jan. 6 hearing

Former President Donald Trump has been criticized for his golf club's scheduled hosting of an upcoming LIV Golf event.

Trump draws criticism for ties to Saudi-backed LIV Golf

Kavanaugh neighbors upset over roe v wade protests

Kavanaugh’s pro-choice neighbors tired of Roe v. Wade protesters

The Secret Service acknowledges text messages sought out by house committee investigating January 6th were deleted during phone migration.

Secret Service acknowledges deleted text messages from around Jan. 6

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing that showed mass shootings negatively impact a city's unemployment rate and property values.

Mass shootings have measurable negative economic impact

Lawmakers were arrested for holding a protest over the overturning of Roe by the Supreme Court.

Democrats protest, pass bill in defiance of Supreme Court overturning Roe

Trump-endorsed governor candidate wins Maryland primary, Twitter's lawsuit is set for October, Europe told to conserve gas amid an energy crisis.

Trump primary pick win, Musk/Twitter trial date set, Europe conserving gas

President Joe Biden signed a new executive order aimed at helping American detainees locked up abroad like Brittney Griner and punishing their captors.

Biden’s executive order to help American detainees might not help Griner

Senators are working on a bill to help prosecutors give proceeds from seized Russian assets to Ukraine for reconstruction.

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to give Russian assets to Ukraine

The ACLU is suing DHS after the agency used cellphone data to track the movements of millions of people, both inside and outside the country.

DHS paid millions for cellphone data to track Americans

Relatives of those who died in the 9/11 attacks are suing Saudi Arabia--a move made possible by the 2016 Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

9/11 families encourage more pressure on Saudi Arabia after Biden visit

Putin is scheduled to visit Iran on Tuesday, China responds to the potential of Nancy Pelosi visiting Taiwan, the House to vote on same-sex marriage bill.

Putin visits Iran, Pelosi to visit Taiwan, House to vote on marriage bill

Dr. Anthony Fauci, arguably one of the most famous scientists in the world, is retiring. But not quite yet.

Dr. Anthony Fauci to retire…eventually

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is facing two counts of criminal contempt of congress for refusing to testify before the Jan. 6 committee.

Jury selection begins in former Trump adviser Bannon’s contempt trial

G7 nations are investing in poorer counties around the world, hoping to see returns on their investments and better compete against China.

G7 leaders hope global investment will spur economic competition with China

A new mental health hotline will be activated July 16, replacing the old ten digit 1-800 number--so anyone in the country can call 988.

988: The new 911 for mental health

Joe Manchin wants Democrats to ditch climate provisions and high taxes on the rich, the House will vote on abortion, and Donald Trump is stumping in Arizona.

Manchin against measure, House abortion bills vote, Trump Arizona rally