Politics

California is considering a proposal to allow undocumented immigrants access to a state-run program that subsidizes phone bills.

California considers first-in-nation phone discounts to undocumented immigrants

Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris led to a spike in traffic at the voter information website Vote.gov.

337,000 people click on Taylor Swift’s Vote.gov link on Instagram

MTG goes after fellow Trump supporter Laura Loomer for ‘racist’ Harris post

The House is hosting what it calls China week. Lawmakers are voting on dozens of wide-ranging bills related to China policy.

Congress tries to counter China’s cheating, theft with new bills

Florida's abortion rate only dropped 30% after its 6-week ban took effect in May.

US and state abortions down after Florida’s 6-week ban takes effect

As Election Day nears, the Secret Service has announced there will be increased security during Congress’ counting and certification of electoral votes. The beefed-up security is a precaution after the riots at the U.S. Capitol in 2021.

Secret Service to increase security for Jan. 6 electoral vote counting

Francine has weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane Wednesday.

Francine weakens to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 2 hurricane

Mexico's Senate advanced a contentious judicial overhaul on Wednesday, Sep. 11.

Mexico’s Senate advances judicial overhaul reform in spite of mass protests

Unconfirmed claims of Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, come as the city grapples with the strain of an immigration influx.

Unverified claims about Haitian migrants spread amid Ohio’s immigration struggles

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is concerned it might and wants a briefing from the European Commission.

Does EU content moderation law impact free speech in America?

The Harris-Walz campaign quickly launched “Harris-Walz friendship bracelets,” after Taylor Swift endorsed the democrats Tuesday night.

Harris-Walz campaign quickly capitalizes on Swift endorsement with new merch

Anti-war protesters clashed with police on Wednesday, Sept. 11, outside a defense expo in Melbourne, Australia.

Anti-war protest leads to clash with police, mass arrests in Australia

The farm bill, passed every five years, supports farmers and ranchers with government subsidies and programs.

Farmers call for congressional action amid agricultural recession

The Education Department is giving $251 million to higher education institutions and other agencies to ensure disability inclusion in the workforce.

Feds give $251 million for disability inclusion at work

Attorneys general are urging Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms to mitigate youth mental health risks.

AGs urge Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms

The Federal Reserve has long held a 2% inflation target. But with core CPI still running over 3%, should the Fed adjust?

Core inflation is still above 3%: Is it time for the Fed to move its target?

It’s been 23 years since the 9/11 terror attacks in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania killed nearly 3,000 people. Remembrance events are being held all across the country Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Presidential candidates commemorate 9/11 anniversary in NY, Pa., DC

Right after the debate wrapped up, the Harris-Walz ticket received a major celebrity endorsement. Taylor Swift posted on social media her support for the Democratic ticket, saying Harris “fights for the rights and causes” she believes in.

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after watching debate

The 2024 presidential candidates had their first debate Tuesday night.

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate

House Republicans want to know more about the Cuomo administration's decision to readmit COVID patients, despite known dangers to elderly.

House Oversight subpoenas info on COVID nursing home deaths in New York

Congress awards the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 American troops killed in the Kabul airport bombing as the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan.

Congress awards Gold Medal to 13 troops killed in Kabul bombing

Gov. Abbott has gone against President Biden’s order to remove barriers from Fronton Island in the Rio Grande between the U.S. and Mexico.

Gov. Greg Abbott goes against President Joe Biden’s border order

House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to temporarily fund the government is being opposed by Democrats and members of his own party.

Johnson’s government spending plan on rocky ground as shutdown looms

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 5-2 to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the November ballot, despite his withdrawal and endorsement of Trump.

Michigan Supreme Court keeps RFK Jr. on November ballot despite withdrawal