'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon,' ex-counterterrorism chief says
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center over President Trump’s war in Iran, has made a bold new claim on social media about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center over President Trump’s war in Iran, has made a bold new claim on social media about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
US passports will be revoked for parents who owe child support, State Dept. says
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Philly City Council calls for public hearings after school board votes to close 17 schools
Philadelphia City Council members are responding to controversy over the plan to close 17 schools, proposing hearings on the school board's governance and calling for more public involvement.
Philadelphia City Council members are responding to controversy over the plan to close 17 schools, proposing hearings on the school board's governance and calling for more public involvement.
Clarence Thomas now the second longest-serving Supreme Court justice in US history
Clarence Thomas, the towering conservative Supreme Court justice, has reached a new milestone.
Clarence Thomas, the towering conservative Supreme Court justice, has reached a new milestone.
Tennessee GOP approves new House map, sparks protests over Memphis district overhaul
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House district map that breaks up the state’s only majority-Black district in Memphis.
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House district map that breaks up the state’s only majority-Black district in Memphis.
DOJ opens investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.
Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas’ office raided in FBI probe
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
Republicans seek $1B in taxpayer cash for Trump's ballroom project, once touted as privately funded
Senate Republicans tucked an eye-popping figure into funding for President Donald Trump's ballroom, a project once touted as being completely privately funded.
Senate Republicans tucked an eye-popping figure into funding for President Donald Trump's ballroom, a project once touted as being completely privately funded.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown win big in Ohio primary as Trump-backed challengers do well in Indiana
A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall.
A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Redistricting battle latest: Alabama, Tennessee act to redraw after Supreme Court ruling
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
Supreme Court restores abortion pill access
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Pennsylvania primary 2026 voting guide: Registration, key dates, candidates and more
Pennsylvania voters will head to the polls in about two weeks to cast their ballots for the 2026 primaries. Here's everything you need to know before voting on Primary Election Day.
Pennsylvania voters will head to the polls in about two weeks to cast their ballots for the 2026 primaries. Here's everything you need to know before voting on Primary Election Day.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans lost SNAP benefits last year
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: What to know
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.