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.
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.
Iran war, redistricting, and California voter apathy: What's at stake before the midterms
With the midterm elections just months away, a confluence of crises — a stalled war with Iran, a landmark Supreme Court ruling on voting rights, and an uninspiring California governor's race — is setting up what one political historian calls a genuinely dangerous political moment for Republicans.
With the midterm elections just months away, a confluence of crises — a stalled war with Iran, a landmark Supreme Court ruling on voting rights, and an uninspiring California governor's race — is setting up what one political historian calls a genuinely dangerous political moment for Republicans.
Voter Apathy: new study lists reasons as June 2 primary nears
A new study seeks to uncover the reasons behind voter apathy, as early voting is set to begin within days for the June 2 California primary.
A new study seeks to uncover the reasons behind voter apathy, as early voting is set to begin within days for the June 2 California primary.
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.
California street renamed 'Charlie Kirk Way' in honor of slain conservative activist
A Southern California city has renamed a street after slain conservative activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk.
A Southern California city has renamed a street after slain conservative activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk.
President Donald Trump visits The Villages: Watch full speech
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Trump considering reducing American troops in Germany after Iran war
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
Janet Mills, Maine governor, drops out of Democratic race for Senate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Supreme Court backs anti-abortion center in First Amendment case
An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.
An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
TPS: Supreme Court on the power to end protection
Temporary Protected Status was created for moments of disaster and war, but what happens when temporary stretches for decades? Now, the Supreme Court must decide whether those protections can be abruptly stripped away. Luis Cortes Romero, immigration attorney at Novo Legal Group, gives insight.
Temporary Protected Status was created for moments of disaster and war, but what happens when temporary stretches for decades? Now, the Supreme Court must decide whether those protections can be abruptly stripped away. Luis Cortes Romero, immigration attorney at Novo Legal Group, gives insight.
A royal moment that landed loud
King Charles spoke on the importance of restraining executive authority during his time in Washington. His address reaching far beyond capitol hill. He's in the middle of a four-day visit meant to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence and reaffirm the special relationship between the U.S. and the U.K. Jana Mathews, professor of medieval literature and culture, at Rollins College of Liberal Arts, gives insight.
King Charles spoke on the importance of restraining executive authority during his time in Washington. His address reaching far beyond capitol hill. He's in the middle of a four-day visit meant to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence and reaffirm the special relationship between the U.S. and the U.K. Jana Mathews, professor of medieval literature and culture, at Rollins College of Liberal Arts, gives insight.