Politics

Justice Department accuses real estate software company RealPage of scheme to hike rents

By Alanna Durkin Richer, R.J. Rico, Associated Press

The lawsuit accuses the company of violating antitrust laws through its algorithm that landlords use to get recommended rental prices for apartments.

Arizona man arrested for alleged threats against Trump before campaign stop near border

By Associated Press

The southern Arizona man allegedly made death threats against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on social media.

As 'joyful' Democratic convention concludes, the challenge for Kamala Harris' campaign now begins

By Steve Peoples, Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Democrats at their national convention predicted Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump, but the stark reality is that the real test for Harris has only just begun.

WATCH: Trump speaks at campaign rally in Arizona, joined onstage by RFK Jr.

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Michelle L. Price, Gabriel Sandoval, Associated Press

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined former President Donald Trump onstage at an Arizona rally Friday, hours after suspending his independent campaign for the White House and endorsing Trump.

WATCH: Harris says now is the time for a hostage, Gaza deal

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Harris said she was working with President Joe Biden on a cease-fire deal that would also release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, a step toward helping Palestinians “realize their right to dignity, security, freedom, and self-determination.”…

Kamala Harris' racial and cultural background took stage throughout the Democratic convention

By Matt Brown, Aaron Morrison, Tracy Brown, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris didn't explicitly mention the racial and gender firsts she would set if elected to the White House, instead she opted for direct mentions of her multiracial background and upbringing.

'The time has come' for the Federal Reserve to soon begin reducing interest rates, Powell says

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Powell did not say when rate cuts would begin or how large they might be, but the Fed is widely expected to announce a modest quarter-point cut in its benchmark rate when it meets in mid-September.

WATCH: RFK Jr. says he's suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Ali Swenson, Gabriel Sandoval, Associated Press

Kennedy said Friday in Arizona that his internal polls had showed that his presence in the race would hurt Trump and help Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

WATCH: Democrats share their top election issues

By Dan Cooney, Deema Zein, Tim McPhillips

Here are some of the issues that are driving DNC delegates' votes this November.

WATCH: Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention

By Adam Kemp

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president.