Poll reveals record low support for Congress
Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.
Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.
Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
California gubernatorial debate 1st face-off since Swalwell exit
With the California primary election only weeks away, the race for governor remains without a clear front-runner.
With the California primary election only weeks away, the race for governor remains without a clear front-runner.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over article alleging 'excessive drinking' while working
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Most Americans doubt Trump is ‘even-tempered,’ new poll shows
A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.
A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns: What to know
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Here's what to know.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Here's what to know.
Betty Yee drops out of California governor's race
Former State Controller Betty Yee announced Monday that she is suspending her 2026 campaign for governor, citing a lack of financial support and a disappointing shift in voter priorities.
Former State Controller Betty Yee announced Monday that she is suspending her 2026 campaign for governor, citing a lack of financial support and a disappointing shift in voter priorities.
Political expert warns Iran ceasefire collapse could 'spin out of control' as religious missteps dog Trump
A political analyst warned the United States and Iran are on a collision course if diplomats fail to reach a deal before a two-week ceasefire expires Wednesday, as the Trump administration simultaneously grapples with self-inflicted damage to its standing among religious conservatives.
A political analyst warned the United States and Iran are on a collision course if diplomats fail to reach a deal before a two-week ceasefire expires Wednesday, as the Trump administration simultaneously grapples with self-inflicted damage to its standing among religious conservatives.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report
FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”
FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Judges fired after blocking deportations of pro-Palestinian students
The dismissal of the judges is the latest effort by the Trump administration to reshape the nation’s immigration courts.
The dismissal of the judges is the latest effort by the Trump administration to reshape the nation’s immigration courts.