Politics Sep 18 Trump’s moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that he has often praised.
Politics Sep 15 After Kirk’s killing, a growing conservative campaign seeks to get his critics ostracized or fired A campaign by public officials and others on the right has led just days after the conservative activist's death to the firing or punishment of teachers, an Office Depot employee, government workers, a TV pundit and the expectation of more…
Nation Sep 14 Utah Gov. Cox shares more details from investigation into motive of Kirk shooting suspect Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows that investigators are still trying to pin down a motive for the attack. The governor said more information may come out once the suspect appears in court Tuesday.
Politics Sep 10 Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people, killed at age 31 Kirk died doing what made him a potent political force — rallying the right on a college campus, this time Utah Valley University. The event was kicking off a planned series of Kirk college appearances from Colorado to Virginia dubbed…
Politics Sep 03 Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Venezuelan gang, appeals court rules A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday agreed with immigrant rights groups that Trump improperly invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua in March.
Politics Aug 21 California set to pass a new congressional map after Texas’ move to boost Republicans California Gov. Gavin Newsom has engineered the high-risk strategy in response to President Donald Trump's own brinkmanship.
Politics Aug 20 WATCH: Texas House GOP approves new congressional maps, sending to state Senate Texas Republicans on Wednesday took the first step toward approving new congressional maps that would give their party as many as five new seats in the House of Representatives, spurring what’s likely to be a national battle over redistricting.
Politics Aug 18 Newsmax to pay $67M in defamation case over false 2020 election claims The conservative network Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.
Politics Aug 05 ‘Democracy isn’t working’: Many young adults believe voting is not important, AP-NORC poll finds A new poll finds young people in the United States are less engaged in politics than older generations are. Many young adults feel disillusioned with the political system and question the importance of voting.
Politics Jul 21 What are the risks if Texas Republicans redraw House districts at Trump’s urging? The midcycle redrawing of political lines complicates Democrats' plans to begin regaining power in Washington, and they have few avenues to push back.