Politics

A bipartisan group of senators want members of Congress, the president, vice president and their families to be banned from trading stocks.

Senators are trying to ban members of Congress from buying stocks

Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is up in polls following the first presidential debate, but a campaign ad is causing controversy.

RFK Jr. up in polls post debate, political ad lands him in controversy

Panama has installed barbed wire along the Darién Gap to strengthen border security amid a surge of migrants heading to the U.S., following an agreement with the U.S. to manage migration through this perilous jungle corridor. Newly inaugurated President José Raúl Mulino is committed to closing this major pathway for migrants.

Panama installs barbed wire at Darién Gap amid migrant surge

Three more Democratic lawmakers urge President Biden to exit the 2024 race, joining 14 others amid concerns over his capabilities.

More Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to drop out of race

With the eyes of the world on him, President Biden made several flubs during his press conference on July 11, but vowed to remain in race.

Biden fields questions on ability, foreign affairs while misspeaking at times

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus may not be as resolute in their support for President Biden as it first appeared after the debate.

Congressional Black Caucus wants strategy changes at Biden campaign

House republicans fail to hold AG Garland in inherent contempt of Congress for not turning over audio tapes of Hur's interview with Biden.

House Republicans fail to hold AG Garland in contempt over Biden interview tapes

The Biden administration has announced a $1.7 billion federal assistance package to help automakers retool their factories for EV production.

Biden admin slates $1.7B for automakers transitioning to EV production

A poll from Newsweek found that about 51% of respondents would support using the 25th Amendment to remove Biden from office.

Biden health concerns lead to 25th Amdt talk, lawmakers’ questions for WH staff

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez introduced impeachment articles against Justices Alito and Thomas for alleged corruption, but impeachment is unlikely.

AOC files impeachment articles against Supreme Court justices Thomas, Alito

Actor George Clooney — a longtime supporter and fundraiser for President Biden — joins the chorus of Democrats calling for him to step aside.

President Biden to hold press conference as George Clooney, Sen. Welch call for a change

The city of Lakeland, Tennessee, has been ordered to pay a resident over $31,000 due to a controversial political sign displayed in her yard.

Court rules woman’s ‘obscene’ political yard sign is protected free speech

Republicans released their 2024 campaign platform, covering issues such as immigration and the economy, however, it lacks an abortion ban.

Republican platform goes heavy on immigration, avoids abortion ban

Recent polling in New York, a traditionally Democratic state, has sparked speculation about it becoming a battleground state.

Is NY really going to be a battleground state? State Dems worry over Biden polls

Virginia’s governor is the latest lawmaker to take on cellphone use in schools, issuing an executive order to keep them out of classrooms.

VA Gov. Youngkin signs executive order to get cellphones out of schools

President Biden addressed world leaders at the NATO summit in Washington while President Trump spoke to his supporters at a Florida rally.

Biden speaks at NATO summit, Trump holds rally in Florida

Prominent Democrats are suggesting ways the Democratic Party on the ticket in a way that ensures voters, not party leaders, make the decision.

Prominent Democrats suggest ways to replace Biden as nominee

Thousands of locals marched on the tourist city of Barcelona, Spain over the weekend in protest of soaring rent and cost of living.

Locals in Barcelona brandish water pistols against tourists

Narendra Modi's Moscow visit coincides with a tragic attack in Ukraine, intensifying debates over India's diplomatic stance.

West raises concerns as India, Russia strengthen ties following hospital attack

Donald Trump nears his vice president decision, considering Sens. Vance, Rubio, Scott and North Dakota Gov. Burgum.

Trump’s vice president search enters final days

President Biden's doctor is responding to reports a Parkinson's disease expert visited the White House as Biden ignores calls to step down.

Biden’s physician responds to reports on Parkinson’s expert visits

109 people were shot in Chicago over a violent holiday weekend, resulting in 19 people killed and 84 wounded.

109 shot, 19 dead in Chicago over the holiday weekend

A new report by the New York Post reveals that the poorest communities host the most migrant shelters in New York City, while rich ZIP codes have no migrant shelters to be found.

Report: Richest NYC communities have no migrant shelters, poorest have most

As Congress reconvenes, House Republicans are pushing the SAVE Act, which will require proof of U.S. citizenship for all federal elections.

The House to vote on the SAVE Act, proof of citizenship requirement to vote