Politics

Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled to Spain following Venezuela’s contentious presidential election.

Opposition presidential candidate flees Venezuela amid arrest threats, protests

The United States has reached a tentative agreement with Iraq to withdraw hundreds of American-led troops by September 2025, with all remaining forces expected to depart by the end of 2026. This decision follows extensive negotiations, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. military strategy in the region.

Troops scheduled to leave Iraq by 2026, US shifts to advisory role

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning Congress that passing a temporary bill to keep the government open would have devastating impacts on the Defense Department. The bill would keep the federal government funded for another six months, but cap spending at 2024 levels.

Defense secretary says temporary budget bill would severely impact military

With just one day to go, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are preparing for the first debate between the presidential candidates.

Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with 1 day to go

Michigan announced the winner of a 'I Voted' sticker competition on Wednesday. The stickers will now be at the polls come November for voters to pick from.

Michigan’s first ‘I Voted’ sticker contest draws inspiration from folklore and more

Two Trump campaign staffers, involved in an alleged altercation with Arlington National Cemetery employee, have been identified.

Trump campaign staffers involved in Arlington cemetery altercation identified

A judge ruled that Trump's hush money conviction must be delayed until Nov. 26.

Presidential election scores Trump a legal victory in hush money case

In a surprise move, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges Thursday, Sept. 5. It was not part of any plea deal and sets up the possibility the president’s son could spend decades in prison.

Hunter Biden pleads guilty in federal tax case

The father of the teen accused in this week's deadly shooting at a Georgia high school is now facing murder charges.

Father of 14-year-old Georgia school shooting suspect charged with murder

Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the U.S. presidency, citing her “fascinating” laugh.

Putin endorses Harris for US presidency, citing her ‘fascinating’ laugh

Donald Trump said Elon Musk brought him a task force idea that he plans to have the billionaire lead if Trump is elected.

Elon Musk to serve in Trump admin: Key highlights from economic speech

Hunter Biden is reportedly changing his plea in a criminal tax case.

Hunter Biden’s lawyer wants an ‘Alford plea.’ What does it mean?

The Biden-Harris administration considers stricter asylum policies, extending current restrictions before the presidential election.

Biden-Harris admin considers stricter asylum policies ahead of election

A woman is suing an Arizona town over her arrest at a city council meeting in Surprise. She says her First Amendment Rights were violated because of a city rule.

Woman suing Arizona town over her arrest at public hearing

According to multiple reports, Biden plans to block the $15 billion deal between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel on national security risks.

Biden taking rare step to thwart Japan company’s takeover of US Steel: Reports

RFK Jr. is suing the to remove his name from the Wisconsin ballot, citing discrimination against independent candidates.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Wisconsin to remove his name from the state’s ballot

Texas has spent more than $221 million in taxpayer funds to bus nearly 120,000 migrants to six sanctuary cities since April 2022, an increase from $148 million reported earlier this year. The program, initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott, is part of a broader response to the sharp rise in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border after President Joe Biden took office in 2021.

Texas Gov. Abbott spent $221 million to bus migrants to 6 sanctuary cities

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged more than $50 billion in financial support to Africa over the next three years, aiming to expand China’s economic influence and strengthen development partnerships across the continent. The announcement was made during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing, where leaders from more than 50 African nations gathered.

Xi Jinping commits $50 billion to boost Africa’s infrastructure development

A photo of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s extended family is generating buzz online after several family members appeared to endorse Donald Trump.

‘Walz’s for Trump’: Political divide inside VP pick’s family

Hunter Biden's federal tax trial starts Thursday in Los Angeles.

Hunter Biden’s federal tax trial begins

The U.S. government wants to investigate Chinese e-commerce websites Shein and Temu. In an open letter, two leaders of the Consumer Product Safety Commission accused the online companies of selling “deadly baby and toddler products.”

CPSC wants to investigate Shein and Temu’s baby products

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have agreed on the rules to the ABC debate.

Trump, Harris agree on rules for ABC debate

The FBI says it investigated the teen behind a deadly school shooting in Georgia for making threats last year.

Georgia school shooting suspect was questioned over online threats: FBI

Kamala Harris wants to increase new small business tax deductions from $5,000 to $50,000 in a quest to add 25 million businesses in 4 years.

Kamala Harris pushes for 10x boost in new small business tax break