As the U.S. inches toward a possible default, Treasury Secretary Bessent urges Congress to raise the debt ceiling before August. Political brinkmanship threatens not just markets but the livelihoods of ordinary Americans.
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A wave of white powder threats against Ohio officials exposes growing political violence—and underscores the urgent need to defend democracy against intimidation and extremism.
A trove of unsealed court documents reveals how federal prosecutors built—and then dropped—a sweeping corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, exposing a troubling intersection of money, politics, and backroom deals. Judge Dale Ho’s stinging rebuke of the dismissed prosecution highlights the lasting cost to democracy.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns Congress of an August debt ceiling crisis as partisan budget battles threaten America’s full faith and credit.
Trump’s “Project Homecoming” offers cash and flights for voluntary migrant departures—while threatening harsh enforcement for those who stay. Is this compassion, coercion, or both?
The Trump administration’s consideration of suspending habeas corpus for migrants signals a serious threat to constitutional checks on executive power. Legal experts warn the implications go far beyond immigration, risking the erosion of rights for all.
As Kyiv braces for a significant Russian air attack, the U.S. Embassy’s urgent warning exposes the frailty of ceasefires and calls the West’s resolve into question.
The DOJ’s probe of a Muslim-led community near Dallas exposes deep anxieties about religion, identity, and the struggle for belonging in Texas.
Google’s $50 million settlement with Black employees marks a turning point in the tech industry’s reckoning with systemic racial bias—and sparks new demands for lasting reforms.
The Iowa Supreme Court’s English-only ruling reignites debate over who the polls actually serve—and who’s left out.