Politics

An independent journalist was permanently banned from X after posting a dossier containing sensitive information about Sen. JD Vance.

Journalist banned from X after posting leaked JD Vance dossier

CBS News says former President Trump has backed out an upcoming interview with “60 Minutes.” For decades, “60 Minutes” has broadcast election specials with the candidates. CBS reported both Trump and Vice President Harris had agreed to take part in this year’s special in separate one-on-one interviews, but Trump has since reportedly changed his mind.

Trump backs out of ’60 Minutes’ election special, Harris interview to still air: CBS

We have a recap of the first, and likely only, vice presidential debate of 2024.

Vance, Walz defend their running mates’ records in vice presidential debate

The Biden administration has expanded asylum restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border with a new executive order.

Biden administration expands asylum restrictions at southern border

Steven William Nauta, 65, faced court Monday for making a bomb threat at a Trump rally in Walker, Michigan.

Suspect faces charges after alleged bomb threat at Trump rally

A Michigan community agreed to pay $20,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman who was denied a ballot in 2022.

Michigan voter denied ballot in 2022 settles lawsuit for $20,000

Vice presidential debate aftermath: JD Vance and Tim Walz campaign in battleground states, Walz faces criticism for "school shooters" gaffe.

Republicans subpoena DHS for info on Tim Walz’s ties to China

Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the hospital, asserting that it unlawfully denied Nusslock emergency abortion care.

California sues Catholic hospital for refusing to conduct an abortion

An error at the Oregon DMV led to more than 1,200 people being registered to vote without proof of U.S. citizenship.

Oregon registers 1.2k voters without proof of citizenship, waited to report error

With exactly five weeks to go until election night, the vice presidential candidates will square off in a debate, hosted by CBS News.

The vice presidential debate is tonight. Here’s what to expect on viewership.

An absentee ballot drop box in Wausau, Wisconsin is back after a judge ruled city clerks have the final say over the boxes' placement.

Ballot drop box controversy in Wisconsin takes new turn as box returns

Sheriffs from at least four Arizona counties say they will not enforce a controversial immigration measure if voters approve it in November.

Arizona sheriffs say they won’t enforce proposed immigration law

A judge in Georgia’s Fulton County overturned the state’s “heartbeat’ abortion ban.

Judge overturns Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban

On Monday, both presidential candidates spent their day focusing on the relief needed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has claimed the lives of at least 125 people.

Harris, Trump turn attention to Hurricane Helene relief

Dockworkers on the U.S.' east and gulf coasts have gone on strike.

Dockworkers begin strike at East and Gulf coast ports

CBS News is rejecting a legal threat from former President Donald Trump regarding a '60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.

CBS News to air QR code fact-check feature during vice presidential debate

Ryan Routh pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges related to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Ryan Routh pleads not guilty in assassination attempt against Trump

The Babylon Bee has filed a lawsuit against the state of California, challenging new laws that regulate satire and parody.

The Babylon Bee sues California over satire and ‘deepfake’ law

Former President Trump said Vice President Harris was "mentally impaired" when describing her handling of the southern border.

Trump calls Harris ‘mentally impaired.’ Allies want him on message.

New details are emerging over Netflix cancellations over the summer, many dissatisfied with co-founder Reed Hastings' political endorsement.

Netflix saw a spike in cancellations after co-founder endorsed Kamala Harris

Kerry said disinformation is unique to democracies, where no single leader has the authority to define what constitutes factual information.

John Kerry calls First Amendment ‘major block’ in holding media ‘accountable’

Germany announced stricter requirements to become a citizen on Sunday in a bid to crack down on alleged growing antisemitism among some immigrants.

Germany bars citizenship for immigrants who share antisemitic slogans

Sabrina Carpenter recently stirred controversy when she acknowledged theories of her involvement in the indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

Sabrina Carpenter had potential role in NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment

Crypto owners are evenly split between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election.

Poll shows crypto owners split between Harris and Trump