Politics

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a Category 4 storm.

At least 3 dead as Helene barrels through southeastern US

A New York appeals panel expressed skepticism about the state’s case against Donald Trump, which resulted in a $464M judgment.

NY appeals panel signals skepticism over state’s $464M Trump judgment

Mexico’s senate approved putting the National Guard under command of the military. Critics said the move gives armed forces too much power.

Mexico transfers National Guard to military control amid backlash

Errors in sending out absentee ballots have been reported by several cities across the U.S., with some missing major portions of the ballots.

Absentee voting errors: Duplicate ballots, Harris omitted, parties flipped

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has once again issued a warning to migrants about the potential dangers in the Rio Grande.

Texas Gov. Abbott issues another warning about alligators in Rio Grande

The incident involved someone impersonating the now-former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba during a conference with Sen. Ben Cardin.

Senate Foreign Relations Chair Cardin targeted in deepfake attack

The indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed he was indicted on five charges, following a federal corruption investigation.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes, wire fraud and more

The Butler Emergency Services Unit Commander said the Secret Service never asked them to secure AGR building used by gunman at Trump rally.

Secret Service never asked Butler police to secure AGR building, says commander

The United States is seeing a surge in citizenship applications being approved, just in time for new citizens to vote in their first election

US processing citizenship applications at fastest rate in a decade

Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at allowing Black families to file claims for land taken through discriminatory eminent domain practices.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill for Black land claims

A new study reveals significant differences between what Americans say publicly and what they privately believe about key political issues.

Study reveals major gaps between voters’ public and private political views

President Joe Biden is signing an executive order on Thursday, Sept. 26, to make active shooter drills in schools less traumatic.

How new Biden order could make active shooter drills less traumatic for kids

The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, by the Department of Education has been plagued with issues, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office. The department launched the updated FAFSA more than three months late, intending to simplify the financial aid process for students.

Gov’t watchdog exposes FAFSA failures that left students struggling for aid

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly shifted his political views toward libertarianism, according to a New York Times report.

Mark Zuckerberg reportedly now identifies as libertarian

Starting Thursday, voters in Michigan are beginning to receive and cast their ballots in this year's presidential election.

Absentee voting begins in Michigan, Trump prepares for rally in key state

The White House announced $8 billion in aid to Ukraine in the form of weapons and equipment on Thursday, Sept. 26, in what President Biden described an effort to help Ukraine "win this war."

White House announces $8 billion in aid to Ukraine to help Kyiv ‘win this war’

The only ballot drop box in Wausau, Wisconsin, was removed by the city's mayor, who was seen transporting the box with a dolly.

Wisconsin city mayor tows away only ballot drop box, investigation launched

Power in the Senate is at stake in this election. Democrats hold a slim 51-49 edge, including four independents who caucus with them.

Battle for US Senate likely to come down to a few states

Americans trust local government more than Congress and media, with 67% having confidence in local governments, Gallup survey finds.

Stopgap bill heads to Biden after Congress moves to avoid government shutdown

A grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on at least one federal criminal charge, sources familiar with the matter told the New York Times. This comes as Adams has been under federal investigation for months, over his alleged connection to Turkish officials and businessmen, as well as campaign donations he supposedly received.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams vows to fight charges after reports of indictment

Hurricane Helene is expected to rapidly intensify before making landfall in Florida Thursday evening.

Hurricane Helene forecast to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 storm

The House voted to fund the government through December 20 as Congress tries to create a funding solution for all of next year.

House passes continuing resolution as Congress works to fund government

A new poll revealed a significant number of voters are worried about violence following the 2024 presidential election

7 in 10 voters worried about violence post-election: Poll

U.S. lawmakers wrote a letter to the FBI on Tuesday over concerns Temu and its parent company are stealing Americans data.

Is Temu spying on you? Lawmakers want the FBI to answer that