Politics

Argentina's populist and enigmatic president wants to the country to join NATO. It comes as he works to strengthen ties with Western powers.

Argentina asks to join NATO as Milei looks to enhance security, strengthen ties

What is this case really about, and why is it being called a "hush money" trial when Trump isn’t being charged for paying off a porn star?

Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial: Legal experts debate name coined by media.

The city of Chicago has sent more than $300 million to alleviate the migrant crisis. However, Black Chicagoans say their needs are ignored.

Black Chicagoans feel neglected as millions funneled to migrant crisis

There are two competing bills in the Senate to curtail “judge shopping.” Democrats and Republicans are presenting differing solutions.

Congress wants to curtail ‘judge shopping.’ Can it act before the election?

The University declined divesting from Israel but pledged to expedite reviewing student proposals through the Advisory Committee for Socially Responsible Investing.

Dozens detained during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University

Israel struck back in its first military response to Iran's attack and the 12-person jury is selected in Trump's hush money trial.

Israel carries out strike against Iran in response to drone attack

As Speaker Johnson works to shepherd a foreign aid package through the House, Democrats say they don't want him punished for doing the right thing.

More Democrats signal willingness to save Johnson from speakership vote

San Francisco's DA seeks restitution for drivers trapped during a pro-Palestinian protest on the Golden Gate Bridge.

San Fran DA seeks restitution for drivers delayed by Golden Gate Bridge protest

The cancellation of a valedictorian's speech at the University of Southern California has sparked a free speech debate.

Free speech fight after USC cancels valedictorian’s speech

500,000 migrants crossed the Darién Gap in 2023. Panama's presidential frontrunner José Raúl Mulino pledges to close this route to migrants.

Panama presidential candidate promises to close Darién Gap migrant route

PEN America has cancelled its annual literary awards after writers’ boycott over Israel-Hamas war.

Reports say thousands of books ‘banned’ or ‘challenged.’ What does that mean?

The Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary and an Indonesian volcano triggers evacuations.

Senate dismisses articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

A Boeing whistleblower testified before Congress and said the company is effectively "putting out defective airplanes".

Boeing whistleblower details thousands of gaps in fuselages since 2013

Biden claims China is subsidizing the steel and aluminum industry to undercut American products. He isn't the only one calling for higher tariffs.

‘They’re cheating’: Biden wants to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum

An NPR editor resigned shortly after being suspended for writing an op-ed accusing the network of catering to a narrow liberal perspective

NPR editor resigns after suspension for essay accusing network of liberal bias

California is suing Huntington Beach to stop a voter ID mandate from going into effect, claiming the measure "blatantly" violates the law.

California sues to halt voter ID law from taking effect in Huntington Beach

The Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment moves to the Senate for a trial but Democrats are likely to dismiss the charges.

Mayorkas impeachment moves to Senate for trial

Seven jurors selected in former President Trump's hush money trial; historic rains flood United Arab Emirates, impacting airport and region.

First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump announced he will provide a “personal play-by-play” of the vice presidential debate on Truth Social.

Trump’s Truth Social announces streaming plans, shares sink

Senators are warning House Speaker Mike Johnson that sending the foreign aid package between the chambers would be a time-consuming process.

Senate warns Speaker Johnson against changes to foreign aid package

Leaders of two Colorado counties unite to challenge the state's immigration laws in a lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis and the state.

Colorado counties sue state, demand end to ‘sanctuary’ immigration laws

A Trump-Harris White House is possible if there is a tie in the Electoral College. This is what would need to happen.

Could the US see a Trump-Harris White House following the 2024 election?

April 15 was the deadline for Americans to file their taxes, including President Joe Biden. The White House released President Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s joint tax return, showing the couple earned nearly $620,000 in 2023, with $400,000 coming from the presidential salary. This is up from about $580,000 they earned last year.

Tax return shows Bidens earned nearly $620K in 2023

Prosecutors are delving deeper into Trump's hush money trial after an account revealed his reaction to a damaging recording in the 2016 campaign.

Dozens of jurors excused as Trump’s hush money trial begins