Politics

Hundreds of people were arrested after riots in the U.K. on Sunday, Aug. 4, and forced the government to take emergency action Monday, Aug. 5.

UK riots spurred by misinformation lead to worst civil unrest in decade

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to officially name her running mate for the 2024 election within hours.

Vice President Kamala Harris expected to name running mate within hours

A new bill could block sanctuary cities from receiving federal funds if they send migrants to other cities without warning.

Sanctuary cities could be blocked from moving migrants without warning

An increasing number of Americans are okay with resorting to violence when it comes to expressing their political beliefs.

Political violence growing in US; poll says increasing share of Americans OK with it

The Senate unanimously passed a bill that would create 63 new district judgeships to be appointed over a 10 year period.

Senate votes to expand federal courts, create dozens of new judge openings

A new poll reveals that few Americans are confident in the United States Secret Service's ability to protect presidential candidates in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13.

3 in 10 Americans trust Secret Service to protect candidates: Poll

Former CNN reporter Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and X after Musk canceled a content partnership deal last minute.

Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over dropped content partnership on X

A new survey revealed that 70% of college students believe that speech can be just as harmful as physical violence.

Most college students say speech just as harmful as physical violence: Study

Nearly 50% of insured Americans say they've gotten a surprise medical bill

Nearly 50% of insured Americans get surprise medical bills: Study

The U.S. has officially recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's election.

US recognizes opposition candidate as winner of Venezuela’s election

Reporter Even Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan are back in the U.S. after the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War.

Gershkovich, Whelan return to US in 24-person prisoner swap with Russia

There is bipartisan condemnation on Capitol Hill for the plea agreement given to the mastermind of 9/11, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

Blumenthal wants Khalid Sheikh Mohammed deal scrutinized

Additional debris from a damaged Vineyard Wind offshore turbine continues to wash up as the Harris campaign arrives for an event on Nantucket.

More Vineyard Wind debris washes up as Harris campaign comes to Nantucket

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush are teaming up to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Obama, Bush will help plan America’s 250th Anniversary in show of unity

A new study found social media can harm minors' identity development, as the U.S. Congress pushes to pass social media bills protecting kids.

Social media use harms children’s identity development: Study

Jessica Norton was suspended from her job in Florida for letting her transgender daughter play on a girls' volleyball team.

Florida school staffer suspended for letting trans daughter play on girls’ team

"I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black," Trump said on Harris' race, sparking controversy.

Donald Trump sparks controversy after questioning Kamala Harris’ racial identity

The alleged 9/11 mastermind behind the 2001 terror attacks has reached a plea deal with the U.S. to avoid the death penalty.

Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty

Congress is going to spend months away from DC before the end of the year. Members will need to pass a CR to keep the government funded.

Congress may pass temporary funding into 2025 to avoid government shutdown

Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego will face off in a critical Arizona Senate race in the upcoming general election.

Kari Lake wins GOP primary in Arizona, setting up key race for Senate control

San Francisco's new "Cash Not Drugs" program offers $100 weekly to welfare recipients testing drug-free, aiming to promote recovery.

San Francisco pursues plan to give drug-free welfare participants $100 per week

A new showed that the majority of men under 30 are shifting away from the Democratic Party and supporting the GOP and Trump instead.

Majority of young men favor Trump, a demographic shift unseen in 20 years

A new study finds the number of women "self-managing" abortion is up 40% since the Roe v. Wade was overturned.

More women ‘self-managing’ abortions post-Dobbs decision: Study

Kamala Harris is set to announce her pick for vice president next during a rally being held in Philadelphia,

Kamala Harris to hold rally with vice president pick in Philadelphia next week