World May 20 U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro in latest escalation of tensions Raúl Castro, the brother of the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department. The 96-year-old has held many senior positions, including the presidency. Castro and four others were charged in the 1996 killings of Americans…
Arts May 20 Sophia Nelson on 'Redefining Freedom' and living up to America's founding principles When asked what sort of government the United States had, Benjamin Franklin famously said, "A republic, if you can keep it." Like many, columnist Sophia Nelson has been wondering how well we have kept it. Her new book, "Redefining Freedom,"…
Politics May 18 DOJ creates $1.8 billion fund that could compensate 'targeted' Trump allies The Justice Department said it is creating a nearly $1.8 billion fund that could compensate Trump supporters who say they were wrongly investigated or prosecuted by previous administrations. The announcement came as part of a settlement with President Trump to…
Politics May 14 How reality TV stars seeking office are changing politics Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, his wife and their children filmed a reality show that is set to be released in the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary. It is a return to form for the Duffys, who first met filming…
Nation May 08 Cyberattack on Canvas platform highlights vulnerabilities and risks for schools The online education platform Canvas is mostly back online Friday after a cyberattack left students and teachers at thousands of schools and universities scrambling. The attack has raised many questions about the vulnerability of schools, the dependence on such platforms…
Politics May 07 From 2020 election to retribution, how the Justice Department is advancing Trump's agenda The Justice Department pressed forward on Trump’s top legal and political priorities on several fronts Thursday. That includes relitigating the 2020 election by investigating voting records in Georgia and legally targeting lawmakers and groups seen as hostile to the president’s…
Arts May 01 Palestinian and Israeli writers reflect on bridging divides in 'The Future is Peace' The Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel, and the war in Gaza that followed, have left countless families grappling with profound loss. Two men, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, tell the story of their unexpected journey toward understanding and reconciliation…
Politics Apr 30 Fired immigration judge gives inside look at Trump's deportation agenda Since returning to office, Trump has made sweeping changes to the legal immigration system, including speeding up deportations and tamping down on asylum seekers. The Justice Department has also fired more than 100 sitting immigration judges and is now advertising…
Politics Apr 28 James Comey indicted over social media post Trump's DOJ says crossed a line Former FBI director James Comey has once again been indicted by the Department of Justice. It's the second time the Trump administration has attempted to prosecute him. The latest is connected to a post Comey shared last year of seashells…
Politics Apr 27 A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reshape a years-long legal fight over Roundup, the most widely used weedkiller. The chemical has been a critical tool for industrial agriculture across the world, but thousands of lawsuits allege…