Politics

Protests at the DNC erupted over U.S. support for Israel, with demonstrators breaching security and clashing with police.

Protesters attempt to breach barricade at DNC

Biden passes the torch to Harris and protesters breach security fencing, and highlights from day one of the Democratic National Convention.

Biden highlights his legacy, passes torch to Harris in DNC address

Donald Trump wants to take some of the spotlight away from VP Harris. Conventions typically give nominees a two point polling boost.

Trump plans week in battleground states to counter DNC

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's Super Pac spent $3 million in an attempt to defeat Rep. Matt Gaetz in his primary.

McCarthy’s bid to oust Gaetz will likely fail, but he says damage is done

A debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is approaching, and both candidates are starting to prepare.

Trump, Harris have never met face-to-face. How are they preparing to debate?

House Republicans released their initial report from the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Monday, Aug. 19.

House GOP release Biden impeachment report, probes turn to Harris, Walz

Secretary of State Blinken calls Gaza cease-fire talks a decisive moment; Israel expresses cautious optimism, Hamas accuses delay tactics.

‘This is a decisive moment’ in Gaza war cease-fire talks: Blinken

Biden's "Parole in Place" policy allows undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for legal status without leaving the country.

Biden admin’s ‘parole in place’ policy for spouses of US citizens launches

The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago.

Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, Biden slated to speak tonight

A new poll found Tim Walz has a net positive favorability rating compared to JD Vance whose numbers are underwater.

Americans view Tim Walz more favorably than JD Vance

The policies Kamala Harris laid out take Biden's economic pillars even further, despite mixed opinions on Biden's record with the economy.

Kamala Harris’ economic plan is Biden 2.0 on prices, housing and child tax credit

Republicans say Trump is self sabotaging his campaign and think he's struggling with PTSD after the assassination attempt.

Trump may have PTSD from shooting, Republican says

Texas AG Paxton and GOP lawmakers challenged a new firearms ban at the State Fair, arguing it violates state law and compromises safety.

Texas AG Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over gun ban at state fair

Federal prosecutors have intensified their corruption investigation into New York Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign. In July, they issued three grand jury subpoenas to Adams, City Hall, and his election committee, requesting communications, travel records, and documents. The subpoenas, served last month, were recently uncovered by The New York Times and confirmed by the mayor’s office on Thursday, Aug. 15.

Feds intensify corruption probe into Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign

The Secret Service is investigating allegations that a female agent left her post to breastfeed during a Trump campaign event.

Secret Service investigating report that agent left Trump event to breastfeed

California Gov. Newsom is pushing a new oil refinery mandate to address high gas prices by requiring oil companies to keep extra fuel on hand

Newsom wants to mandate gas stockpiles from refineries to control prices

Secret Service is adding bulletproof glass and increased security measures for former President Donald Trump's outdoor rallies.

Secret Service to shield Trump with bulletproof glass at outdoor rallies

Hurricane Ernesto has strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it heads toward Bermuda, but it could get even stronger.

Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 storm as it approaches Bermuda

The House Homeland Security Committee wants DHS Secretary Mayorkas to hand over internal documents regarding fraud in sponsor applications.

House Republicans investigating fraud in migrant parole program

Harris wants to reduce food, housing and medical costs. Experts are concerned about the plan's government-imposed price controls.

VP Harris releases economic plan that includes efforts to end price gouging

Recent voter polls have shown mixed results as to who they plan to support in the 2024 presidential election, foreshadowing a tight race.

Economics, immigration top issues; pollster says personalities come first

The House Oversight Committee is investigating why certain information about the assassination attempt was censored on Meta and Google.

House GOP probes Meta, Google over Trump assassination attempt ‘censorship’

Amid heightened security, a judge ruled that pro-Palestinian groups will not be able to get any closer to the Democratic National Convention.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators with few options amid intense DNC security

Twenty-six pro-Palestinian demonstrators charged with felony conspiracy and false imprisonment for blocking the Golden Gate Bridge in April.

26 charged in Golden Gate Bridge protest over Gaza conflict