Politics

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, has vowed to continue using buses to transport migrants to other cities even though border crossings have fallen.

Abbott vows buses will keep rolling in face of fewer border crossings

A Russian court sentenced Russian American woman to 12 years in prison for treason after she donated $50 to a nonprofit aiding Ukraine.

Russian-American ballerina sentenced to 12 years for treason in Russia

The Biden administration has reached a deal to lower the prices of ten of Medicare's most common and costly prescriptions.

Biden admin reaches deal with drugmakers to cut Medicare prescription costs

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned after handling of campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

Columbia University’s president resigns in wake of campus protests

On the vice presidential front, both Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) have had busy weeks themselves. Each hit the campaign trail in solo appearances in rallies and fundraising events across battleground states.

Walz agrees to vice presidential debate on Oct. 1

President Biden will join Vice President Harris in their first campaign trip together since he left the 2024 race.

Biden, Harris making first trip together since Biden dropped out of 2024 race

The Harris campaign is writing glowing headlines about the vice president and making it appear as though a news organization wrote it.

Harris campaign rewriting news headlines in Google ads

A federal judge ruled that UCLA cannot allow protesters to block Jewish students from accessing parts of campus.

Judge orders UCLA to ensure equal campus access for Jewish students

Hunter Biden asked the U.S. Ambassador to Italy to introduce him to the president of the Tuscany region to help Burisma launch a project.

Hunter Biden asked US government for help with Burisma deal

A new report revealed Instagram failed to remove 93% of abusive comments against female politicians, highlighting gaps in content moderation.

Instagram fails to remove 93% of abusive comments at female politicians: Report

Mexican prosecutors are opening a criminal investigation into Guzman, Zambada and anyone else who helped turn a drug lord over to the U.S.

Mexico considers treason charges for anyone who helped hand over drug lord

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and will step down next month, citing a loss of public trust amid political scandals and economic challenges that have marred his term. During his tenure, Kishida faced plummeting approval ratings, partly due to his association with controversial groups and rising living costs that have burdened households.

Japanese prime minister won’t seek reelection amid political scandals

Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is defending against accusations of "stolen valor" by Republican VP candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH).

Walz defends his military record at first solo campaign event

Currently, the Secret Service protects political leaders and investigates financial crimes. One congressman wants to change that.

Lawmaker wants Secret Service focused on guarding leaders, not financial crimes

The former Mesa County Clerk has been found guilty on several charges related to a security breach of Colorado's election system.

Pro-Trump former election official faces up to 20 years for security breach

An investigator resigned from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, saying it failed its investigation into the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

‘Derelict in their duties’: Investigator quits over House probe of Afghanistan pullout

Arizona voters to decide whether to enshrine the right to an abortion in their state constitution. Could it aid Democrats in the Senate race?

Arizona, 6 other states have abortion on the ballot, will it help Democrats?

Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard is filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration over being listed on a terror watch list.

TSA whistleblowers say agency targeted Tulsi Gabbard, legal action announced

Both presidential candidates want to eliminate taxes on tips, but economists are raising the red flag.

Trump, Harris agree on eliminating tip taxes; economists raise red flag

Former Rep. George Santos, R, said there is juror bias in his House ethics violations trial due to his media portrayal.

George Santos trial begins; attorneys say they are worried about juror bias

U.S. bolsters Middle East defenses, preparing for possible significant attacks from Iran, deploying additional troops and military assets.

US preps for potential Iranian-backed attack on Israel as early as this week

The FBI is investigating hacking attempts targeting the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns, with concerns about Iranian interference efforts.

FBI investigating attempts to hack US presidential campaigns

Elon Musk and former President Trump did a 2-hour interview on X about Trump's plans for a second term, including dismantling the DOE.

Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay

Former President Donald Trump falsely accused Kamala Harris of using AI to manipulate images of the crowd at her rally in Michigan on Sunday, Aug. 11.

Harris rally draws thousands in Michigan, Trump spreads falsehoods about crowd