Kamala Harris hints at presidential run: How she polls versus JD Vance, Tucker Carlson

While former Vice President Kamala Harris has not officially launched a 2028 presidential campaign, her name is already circulating in the political space. Here’s where some polls say she stands among other potential contenders.

White House probing disappearances, deaths of US scientists: 'Pretty serious stuff'

The White House says it will look into the disappearances and deaths of several U.S. government employees who had access to highly classified nuclear and space information.

Erica Schwartz being considered by Trump administration to lead CDC

Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.

Justice Jackson criticizes conservative justices’ pro-Trump court rulings

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns over the high court’s expedited rulings in emergency cases that she argues can be managed by the lower courts.

Banks will have to collect citizenship data, Trump administration says

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.

Minnesota BWCA: Vote postponed after Sen. Smith holds Senate floor in protest

U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Voters may go to polls 4 times to fill Swalwell's empty House seat

Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a special election to fill the congressional seat left behind by Eric Swalwell, who resigned this week from the US House of Representatives amid sexual abuse allegations.

25th Amendment: Raskin bill proposes new panel help declare presidential fitness

Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin has introduced a bill that would create a new 17-member panel to help declare presidential fitness under the 25th amendment.

Lawmakers push to remove Trump's student loan forgiveness rule

Lawmakers are looking to overturn one of the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program. 

Contempt proceedings against Trump administration must stop, judge rules

A divided U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that an “intrusive” criminal contempt investigation into the Trump administration over deportation flights to El Salvador must stop. 

Crowded governor’s race moves forward without Swalwell as candidates face off in Sacramento

The race for California governor is moving ahead without Eric Swalwell, as a crowded field of Democratic contenders gathered for the Nuestra Voz '26 Forum in Sacramento Tuesday night.

Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped

A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.

Justice Dept. urges court to toss out convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 attacks

The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Newsom announces August special election to fill Swalwell’s vacated congressional seat

The election will determine who will assume the role of Representative for the 14th congressional district after Swalwell resigned from the position following several news reports detailing sexual assault allegations by numerous women.

Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House

With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.

Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress: What happens next?

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted bipartisan calls for him to step down.

Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Swalwell’s announcement comes just a day after he suspended his campaign for California governor, which came amid numerous sexual assault allegations made against the man by several women.