Politics

Straight Arrow News political correspondent Ray Bogan talked to security experts about protecting politicians and Secret Service challenges.

Security experts explain what it takes to protect Trump, presidential nominees

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a jumbo 50 basis points Wednesday, attempting to shore up concerns about the U.S. economy.

Federal Reserve cuts rate by 50 bps ending hike cycle that started in 2022

Thousands of children in California's foster care system risk losing their homes as soon as Oct. 1.

Thousands of California foster children at risk of losing their homes

Suburbs near Denver are considering filing a lawsuit against the city over its so-called sanctuary policies aimed at helping migrants.

Denver suburbs consider suing over ‘sanctuary city’ migrant policies

Microsoft revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 17, that Russian operatives have recently intensified their online disinformation attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.

Microsoft says Russian disinformation videos targeting Harris Campaign

A contentious exchange occurred on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sept. 17, during a hearing focused on the rising incidence of hate crimes.

Senator tells witness ‘hide your head in a bag’ during heated hate crimes hearing

Former President Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail Tuesday, holding his first event since the second apparent attempt on his life over the weekend. During a town hall in Flint, Michigan Trump told Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders the assassination attempts are proof his policy proposals are powerful.

Trump, Harris use assassination attempt to highlight policy proposals

At least nine people are dead and thousands more are hurt after multiple pagers exploded in Lebanon Tuesday.

Hezbollah blames Israel for deadly pager explosions

Republicans blocked the Right to IVF Act for the second time. They have made their own proposals to protect IVF but Democrats rejected them.

Republicans block Right to IVF Act, Democrats have done the same to them

Former President Donald Trump "launched" World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency business promoted by members of his family.

Trump boosts his crypto chops with a new private venture

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced troopers and K-9 units would be doing sweeps through Springfield schools in the wake of 33 bomb threats.

DeWine orders Ohio state troopers to Springfield schools after 33 bomb threats

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy assures the USPS is ready and prepared to handle a surge in mail-in ballots for the 2024 election.

USPS gears up for surge in mail-in ballots ahead of 2024 election

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Investigations said he's ready to subpoena DHS if it fails to cooperate.

Senate may subpoena DHS for ‘stonewalling’ Trump assassination probe

Ohio passed a bill to give millions of dollars in funding directly to private schools for building renovation and construction projects.

Ohio gives taxpayer money to private religious schools for construction

Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Harris appears to have had minimal impact on potential voters, according to a new ABC poll.

How did Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris sway voters? Poll finds little impact

Ryan Routh, the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate former President Trump, encouraged Iran to kill Trump in his book.

Suspect in second attempt on Trump’s life urged Iran to kill Trump in book

Suspicious packages delivered in at least six states were sent to election officials on Monday, Sept. 16.

Suspicious packages allegedly targeting election officials found in 6 states

46% of Republicans and 27% of Democrats said they would not consider the election results legitimate if the other party’s candidate won.

Growing number of voters won’t accept election results if their candidate loses

Ryan Routh, 58, was in court Monday, charged with firearm offenses after allegedly attempting to assassinate former President Trump Sunday.

Suspect in Trump apparent assassination attempt went undetected for 12 hours

A televised mayoral debate took a violent turn in São Paulo, as mayoral candidate Jose Luiz Datena attacked his opponent with a chair.

São Paulo mayoral debate turns violent as candidate attacks opponent with chair

Springfield, Ohio, is dealing with bomb threats and escalating tensions amid recent allegations against the city's Haitian migrants.

Springfield cancels annual culture festival amid bomb threats, migrant allegations

Gov. Greg Abbot, R-Texas, designated Tren de Aragua as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization" on Monday, Sept. 16, to crackdown on the gang.

How designating Tren de Aragua a terrorist organization helps Texas

A vendor who has worked at Mar-a-Lago said the security was lax during a fundraiser Trump attended in May.

Mar-a-Lago vendor expressed security concerns at fundraiser Trump attended

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Saturday his chief legal adviser Lisa Zornberg was stepping down.

Mayor Adams’ top City Hall lawyer quits, FBI investigation intensifies