Politics

From fossil fuels to renewables to nuclear energy, how Americans will power their lives for years to come is an issue that divides Americans.

Make energy policy boring again: Fmr. Trump official’s case for energy security

President Joe Biden said he was “outraged and heartbroken” by the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, caused by Israeli airstrikes on Monday, April 1. This marks his most forceful condemnation of Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

Biden ‘outraged’ over Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers in Gaza

At least nine people have died and more than 800 are injured following the most significant earthquake to strike Taiwan in 25 years, occurring Wednesday, April 3. The aftermath saw buildings tilting precariously, with rescuers employing ladders to reach those trapped inside. The event brought traffic to a halt and led to the suspension of train services throughout the island.

7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, several dead

House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to bring a Ukraine aid bill forward in the coming weeks, using seized Russian assets to pay for it.

Speaker Johnson wants to pay for Ukraine aid with seized Russian assets

A judge ruled that migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard have grounds to continue their lawsuit against the charter company involved.

Judge OKs suit against company that flew migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

Oregon reverses its drug decriminalization policy, reintroducing jail for minor possession while expanding treatment funding.

Oregon recriminalizes some drugs, expands addiction treatment

The Florida Supreme Court on Monday, April 1, made two pivotal decisions concerning the state’s abortion laws. The court upheld a 2022 law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy which paves the way for an even stricter ban after six weeks to be implemented. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023, the six-week ban is among the nation’s most restrictive and was to go into effect one month after the state’s high court affirmed the 15-week ban.

Florida upholds 15-week abortion ban; voters decide issue in November

World Central Kitchen is suspending its aid operations in Gaza after several volunteers are killed.

World Central Kitchen pauses aid operations in Gaza after 7 members killed

Tajikistan detained nine people tied to Moscow's city hall attack amidst conflicting views between the U.S. and Russia over responsibility.

9 people linked to Moscow attack detained; US says it warned Kremlin

Pennsylvania's 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled mail-in ballot envelopes need accurate dates after a ruling affecting over 10,000 ballots.

Court rules accurate date, signature required on PA mail-in ballots

The government can get a warrant for an individual's electronic communications without the target knowing. Congress wants to rein that in.

Congress wants to curtail secret warrants for Americans’ data

Following the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, the Biden administration has allocated $60 million in federal aid to Maryland. Biden told reporters the Port of Baltimore, a major U.S. shipping hub that saw record cargo volumes last year, is crucial for automobile imports and exports, with around 850,000 vehicles passing through annually.

Biden admin approves $60 million in emergency aid after Baltimore bridge collapse

Today marks a year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on espionage charges, which he, the newspaper, and the U.S. government strongly refute. To highlight his ongoing imprisonment, today’s Wall Street Journal front page features a significant blank space with the headline, “His story should be here – A year in Russian prison. A year of stolen stories, stolen joys, stolen memories. The crime: journalism.”

Wall Street Journal marks reporter Evan Gershkovich’s year jailed in Russia

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt President Biden's celebrity-packed fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall. And, The Wall Street Journal marks one year of reporter Evan Gershkovich being held in a Russian prison.

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Biden’s star-studded NYC fundraiser

Trump attended a wake for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop.

Trump attends wake for fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller

A bipartisan proposal in Congress would require the Bureau of Prisons to give federal inmates a valid ID when they finish their sentence.

Congress wants to give all federal inmates an ID when they leave prison

White House mandated federal agencies adopt new AI regulations, ensuring transparency and risk mitigation.

White House implements new AI regulations for federal agencies

Biden has around three times as much money from fundraising than Trump, however, Trump gets more support from smaller donors.

Biden has more money from fundraising, Trump has more small donor support

Two bodies are recovered in Baltimore's bridge collapse as crews continue a difficult search for four remaining victims. And, drivers are about to pay 15 bucks one-way every day just to enter this U.S. city.

Two victims recovered after Baltimore bridge collapse

Despite ongoing tensions, Israel is agreeing to provide security for the U.S. during pier construction near Gaza.

Report: Israel agrees to provide security for US in Gaza pier construction

According to the National Association of Letter Carriers, there have been more than 2,000 crimes against letter carriers since 2020.

Attacks on postal workers are on the rise, so lawmakers want new protections

NBC walked back its decision to hire Ronna McDaniel as a political contributor after top NBC and MSNBC personalities aired grievances.

NBC’s newsroom revolt isn’t the first over who should be given a platform

A federal appeals court is keeping Texas' law to arrest and deport migrants on hold, citing constitutional concerns.

Texas immigration law remains temporarily blocked by appeals court

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. Shanahan, a 38-year-old Silicon Valley lawyer and philanthropist, was previously married to a Google co-founder. Announcing her partnership with Kennedy at an event in her hometown of Oakland, California, Shanahan stated she was inspired by Kennedy to leave the Democratic Party.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. selects his vice president, Nicole Shanahan