Politics

Debris from the malfunction at the Vineyard Wind project has reportedly crossed state lines as tempers have flared in affected communities. Nantucket Current

Tempers flare over Vineyard Wind incident as debris reaches Long Island

Former President Trump held his first outdoor rally since an assassination attempt, speaking behind bulletproof glass. Getty Images

Trump appears behind bulletproof glass for outdoor rally in North Carolina

"Leave it on the field." Harris' running mate Gov. Tim Walz gave a pep talk at the DNC as he accepted the Democratic Party's nomination. AP Images

Gov. Walz accepts VP nomination, tells Democrats to ‘leave it on the field’

The Harris campaign said it raised $204 million in July, while the Trump campaign said it raised $48 million for the 2024 election. Reuters

Harris, Trump raise $250 million in July. Will it be most expensive election ever?

Dozens of protesters were reportedly arrested after clashing with police outside the Israeli Consulate in Chicago during the second night of the Democratic National Convention. AP Images

Dozens of protesters arrested at Israeli consulate in Chicago during DNC

The DOJ is investigating Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility due to reports of violence, sexual abuse and severe understaffing. Reuters

DOJ investigates Tennessee prison amid reports of violence and abuse

A DHS inspector general report found ICE can't monitor unaccompanied migrant children in the country and many may be at risk for trafficking. AP Images

ICE can’t monitor all unaccompanied migrant children, inspector general says

Motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson announced it is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion program. Getty Images

Harley-Davidson ends DEI policies amid conservative pressure campaign

JD Vance accused Tim Walz of lying about using IVF because he and his wife actually used a procedure called IUI. What's the difference? Reuters

Vance accuses Walz of lying about IVF since he used IUI. What’s the difference?

The first AI-assisted political candidate lost his bid for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming on Tuesday, August 20. Getty Images

First AI-assisted political candidate can’t be powered to victory in Wyoming

Kite fighting has become so dangerous in Brazil the federal government is considering a nationwide ban. AP Images

‘Kite fighting’ so dangerous and deadly, Brazil considers national ban

Rep. Matt Gaetz won his Florida primary, defeating McCarthy-backed Aaron Dimmock after leading the effort to oust Kevin McCarthy. Getty Images

Matt Gaetz defeats McCarthy-backed candidate in Florida primary

The Federal Trade Commission’s plan to ban noncompete agreements in the workplace is no longer happening, as of now. Getty Images

Federal judge blocks FTC’s rule banning noncompete agreements

"We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos." Former President Obama rallied support for Kamala Harris at the DNC. Getty Images

Fmr. President Obama rallies support for Harris at Night 2 of DNC

Host Ryan Robertson and intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth sat down to discuss McBeth's work combatting misinformation. People's Liberation Army

Intelligence analyst uses YouTube videos to battle misinformation

Halle Berry partnered with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to raise awareness about the struggles of menopause and support a research bill. Getty Images

Halle Berry supports bill to provide more funding for menopause research

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is struggling both financially and in the polls in the 2024 presidential race. Getty Images

RFK Jr. campaign looks at 2 options: Drop out or ‘join forces with Trump’

UAW President Shawn Fain had a strong words for Stellantis as he claims they are dragging their feet on a promised reopening. AP Images

UAW president’s tough words against Stellantis at DNC may be a warning

The Justice Department moved to have a case against Trump dismissed and said it would substitute itself as the defendant in place of Trump. Getty Images

Biden’s Justice Department backs Donald Trump in federal court

Illinois has banned corporal punishment in all schools, including private institutions, starting in January. Getty Images

Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools, including private institutions

Panama announced it deported 29 Colombians as part of U.S.-funded deportation flights on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Getty Images

Panama deports migrants on US-funded flights, sends 29 Colombians home

Around 943,000 people have had their student loans forgiven by the federal government over U.S. President Joe Biden's term in office. Getty Images

Student loan forgiveness sees relief for some, while many still struggle

Missouri's Department of Revenue is making it harder to change gender on IDs by requiring proof of transition surgery. Getty Images

Missouri now requiring proof of surgery to change gender on IDs

KFF says "medical tourism" is up in states where non-residents can seek medical assistance in dying. Getty Images

Dying with medical assistance is latest form of ‘health tourism’: Report