Coverage of federal, state, and local government — elections, legislation, and political analysis.
Florida Sheriff Threatens Parents with Jail Time Amid ‘Teen Takeover’ Panic As viral “teen takeover” gatherings spread across social media,...
Indiana Deputy Critically Wounded After Act of Assistance Turns Violent in Hospital ER A routine act of public service took...
Violence, Mental Health, and Political Tensions Collide in Attack on California Homeowner A 32-year-old Navy veteran has been charged with...
Big Money Attacks, Accountability Battles, and a Media Landscape in Flux Right-wing megadonors are pouring nearly $4 million into a...
Seven Charged in Organized LA Burglary Scheme as Officials Urge Community Vigilance Seven people are now facing serious felony charges...
Pentagon Scales Back U.S. Combat Presence in Europe Amid Trump’s NATO Pressure Campaign The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it will...
Trial Begins Over School Shooting That Shook a Virginia Community Jury selection is underway in Newport News, Virginia, where a...
Congress Probes Claims of Foreign Funding Tied to Anti–Data Center Activism A new report is stirring debate in Washington over...
Taiwan’s President Vows Democracy Will Not Be Bargained Away In a forceful defense of self-determination and democratic values, Taiwanese President...
Questions Mount After American Woman Disappears in the Bahamas The disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas has left loved...
Accountability, Power, and Justice: The Stories Shaping America’s Criminal Legal System The latest developments in high-profile criminal cases across the...
Explosive Device Found in Alabama Drinking Water Source Sparks Alarm Over Infrastructure Safety An improvised explosive device described as “grenade-type”...