Politics

Former astronaut and current Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is running for re-election this fall, but he has strayed from strict party line voting.

Mark Kelly: From space to an Arizona Senate seat

U.S. fired airstrikes in Syria, primary results are in for New York and Florida, and Ukraine is celebrating its independence from the Soviet Union.

US fires airstrikes in Syria, primary takeaways, Ukraine’s Independence Day

President Biden is expected to make a major announcement regarding student loan forgiveness on Wednesday, reportedly $10,000 per borrower forgiven.

Biden to announce student loan forgiveness, continue payment pause

After a nearly 2.5 year student loan payment pause, the looming August 31 deadline has borrowers and loan servicers scrambling for answers.

Biden’s student loan decision down to wire, leaving millions in the dark

The Pentagon denied D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's request for National Guard assistance with the influx of immigrants being bused from Texas.

Pentagon denies DC request for National Guard assistance with immigrants

Voting system files used by Trump attorneys to investigate election integrity have been shared multiple times, the Washington Post reported.

Report: Voting system files used by Trump attorneys shared with allies

Customs and Border Patrol Area Port Director of the Port of Nogales, Arizona reported millions of fentanyl pills have been seized in just the past week.

Millions of fentanyl pills, other drugs seized near Arizona/Mexico border

As immigration surges, the Governors of Arizona and Texas are taking border enforcement into their own hands. But do they have the authority to do so?

Do Abbott and Ducey have authority to enforce immigration law?

Former President Trump filed a lawsuit against the DOJ on Monday requesting a special master be assigned to the investigation.

Trump sues DOJ, requests third party oversight over taken materials

Iran dropped demands for nuclear deal, child labor laws violated at an auto parts supplier in Alabama, and primaries for New York and Florida are today.

Iran drops nuclear deal demands, child labor law violations, Tuesday primaries

New York's 12th congressional district primary between Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Jerrold Nadler, and Professor Suraj Patel will oust a 30-year incumbent.

New York’s 12th Congressional district primary drawing outsized attention

Basketball hall of famer Dennis Rodman is going to Russia in an attempt to help free WNBA star and Olympic champion Brittney Griner.

Dennis Rodman going to Russia to help Brittney Griner

Warnock Walker Georgia Senate

Abortion stances central to Georgia Senate battle between Warnock, Walker

South Korea's military drills are expanding, Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia is now on hold, and the Gov. Whitmer kidnapping trial continues.

US-South Korea drills, Graham testimony paused, Whitmer kidnapping trial

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said Sunday an announcement on student loans is expected soon, with forgiveness, continued pause as options.

Student loans announcement expected ‘within the next week or so’

Secret Service, FBI knew of overt calls for violence before Jan. 6

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is not hopeful about Republicans’ chances of regaining control of the Senate in the November midterms.

‘Candidate quality’: Minority Leader McConnell concerned about midterms

A judge approves partial release of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit; star witness in R. Kelly trial testified; and Xi, Putin to attend G-20 summit.

Judge approves release of Trump affidavit; R. Kelly trial; Putin, Xi to attend G-20 summit

Thousands of immigrants have been taken to Washington, D.C. on buses from Texas, straining the resources of D.C. area shelters.

Immigrant buses from Texas strain DC shelter resources

Iran, the country that calls the U.S. “the Great Satan”, is hosting Russia in a military war games competition involving drones.

Iran hosts Russia, Belarus in Falcon Hunting drone competition

A record amount of money is expected to be spent on advertising for the upcoming midterm elections, and a chunk of that will come from Planned Parenthood.

Planned Parenthood to spend $50M on midterm election advertising

Liz Cheney is considering a third-party candidacy for the White House to prevent Donald Trump from returning to office.

Liz Cheney concedes, North Korea tests missiles, Guiliani testifies in Georgia

The Tax Foundation's Garret Watson discusses the many tax provisions in President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law today.

Breaking down the tax implications of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act

The freeze on student loan payments and interest expires Aug. 31. President Biden will need to announce whether he will end or extend the moratorium.

With student loan deadline approaching, what will Biden do before midterms?