Politics

The 2024 election will be the most expensive ever with an overall price of $15.9 billion, which breaks the $15.1 billion record set in 2020. Getty Images

2024 election projected to be most expensive ever, $15.9 billion in spending

A CBS morning news anchor recently faced criticism following an interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates over his new book "The Message." Getty Images

Paramount chair defends reprimanded CBS anchor over controversial interview

A new database revealed thousands of minors had gender-affirming surgeries from 2019-2023. Getty Images

Over 5,700 children had gender surgeries from 2019-2023: Study

The Social Security Administration announced Thursday, Oct. 10, that beneficiaries will receive a 2.5% increase in 2025. Getty Images

Social Security benefits increase in 2025, issue looms in election

Gov. Ron Desantis, R-Fla., vowed to punish dog owners who leave their pooches tied up during Hurricane Milton. Getty Images

DeSantis vows to punish those who neglected pets as hurricane approached

Cyber actors exploit ChatGPT to spread misinformation and sway public opinion in global elections, OpenAI disrupts over 20 operations. Getty Images

OpenAI: Cyber actors exploiting ChatGPT to influence elections

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Reno, Nevada on Friday night, underscoring the importance of the state. Getty Images

Nevada in play as swing state in upcoming presidential election

Hurricane Milton leaves destruction in its wake as it crosses Florida. Mike's Weather Page via REUTERS

Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida

CBS has broadcast two different versions of a portion of its "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Reuters

Headlines compared: Kamala Harris’ multiple answers to ‘60 Minutes’ question

The number of aides leaving New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has continued to grow. Getty Images

More aides resign from NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ administration as he vows to stay

Four mayors in Mexico are requesting additional security in the wake of a beheading of a mayor in the Guerrero state. Reuters

Mexican mayor’s murder prompts 4 mayors to demand more security

The Kremlin confirms claims from Bob Woodward’s upcoming book, War, involving former President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Getty Images

Kremlin reportedly confirms Trump sent COVID-19 testing devices to Putin

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz recently supported abolishing the Electoral College in favor of a national popular vote. Getty Images

VP nominee Walz supports national popular vote over Electoral College

A whistleblower said the pentagon is running a secret UFO program, "Immaculate Constellation." The Pentagon denied the claims. Bettmann via Getty Images

Secret Pentagon UFO program allegedly operating without Congress’ knowledge

Less than four weeks until Election Day and the first votes will be cast today in Arizona, a key a battleground state. Getty Images

Early in-person voting gets underway in key presidential battleground state

A bill introduced on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, Oct. 8, would award Congressional Gold Medals to the "Miracle on Ice" USA hockey team of 1980. Getty Images

Bill aims to award Congressional Gold Medals to ‘Miracle on Ice’ team

Floridians are preparing for Hurricane Milton. AP Images

Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton’s arrival

A new book alleged that President Joe Biden expressed candid frustrations about his former boss, former President Barack Obama. Reuters

‘F***ed up in 2014’: Book claims Biden blamed Obama for Russia-Ukraine war

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, is demanding that a local TV station stop airing a political ad from a pro-abortion group. AP Images

Clash over deceptive political TV ads: DeSantis wants abortion ad removed

The Oklahoma Department of Education changed the requirements for vendors bidding to put 55,000 bibles in public schools. Getty Images

Changes made to bid request for Bibles in Oklahoma classrooms

102 million people of faith, including 32 million Christian churchgoers, might not vote this year, according to Arizona Christian University. Getty Images

32 million Christians don’t plan on voting in November, bad omen for Trump?

A new book by journalist Bob Woodward revealed behind-the-scenes details about Former President Donald Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin. Getty Images

New book alleges Trump-Putin ties: Secret COVID tests and multiple calls

Trump campaign worker fired after exposing alleged "grift and greed" by senior officials and suspected "bugging" plot in conference room. Reuters

‘The craziest day’: Trump gives new details about first assassination attempt

A progressive political group, known as “Abandon Harris,” has formally endorsed Green Party candidate Jill Stein. Reuters

‘Abandon Harris’ group endorses Jill Stein, bringing doubt to Michigan turnout