Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers
Fallen officer's partner takes the stand in ambush attack trial
Woman, 90, fatally beaten by grandson with skateboard in Hudson; 2 other family members injured, DA says
Law enforcement cruiser rolls over during pursuit on freeway
Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran
Florida and Mississippi enact voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit in the Sunshine State
Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast
Woman in critical condition after she is attacked by multiple dogs
Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say
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GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain
GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain
April 02, 2026Republican Party
Political|US|World
Shutdown infighting shatters GOP unity in critical stretch for Trump
Shutdown infighting shatters GOP unity in critical stretch for Trump
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them
April 01, 2026
Arts|Education|Election|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US
Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid
Jill Biden says she wants to “set the record straight” as she breaks her silence about Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats who were concerned about his age and viability against Republican Donald Trump
March 11, 2026
Election|Political|US
How the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene is testing the power of Trump’s endorsement
How the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene is testing the power of Trump’s endorsement
March 10, 2026
Political
California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race
California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race
March 10, 2026
Crime|Education|Political|World
South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official
Florida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language
March 07, 2026
Election|Political|US
Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?
After James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, Republicans are racing to paint him as too progressive
March 06, 2026
Election|Political
Takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina primaries
Takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina primaries
March 04, 2026
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Trump says he'll make endorsement soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn
President Donald Trump says he'll soon endorse a Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race
March 04, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters
Former President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections
March 05, 2026
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Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain
Voters who cast ballots during extended polling place hours in Dallas and Williamson counties are waiting to see if their votes will count
March 05, 2026
Election|Political|US
James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett to win Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett to win Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
March 04, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away
A rule change for primary voting in two Texas counties led to mass voter confusion that eventually led to a state supreme court ruling, threats of more legal action and the potential that an untold number of voters could find themselves disenfranchised
March 04, 2026
Crime|Election|US
Late staffer’s husband calls Rep. Tony Gonzales a ‘predator’ amid affair allegations
Late staffer’s husband calls Rep. Tony Gonzales a ‘predator’ amid affair allegations
February 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US
Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican Party
Arizona Republicans are fighting over whether to send a hard-right candidate to the general election for governor, even after recent statewide losses
February 25, 2026
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President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now
President Donald Trump has a midterm year message to sell
February 25, 2026
Election|Political|US
Mayra Flores fights to reclaim a Rio Grande Valley seat in Congress as Trump backs a rival
Mayra Flores is fighting for a political comeback in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley
February 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US
How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate
February 23, 2026
Economy|Education|Health
‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district
‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district
February 21, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political
Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interview
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is urging supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with state Rep. James Talarico as he rides on wider attention thanks to late-night host Stephen Colbert
February 20, 2026
Arts
Trump wants to focus on health care in the midterms, creating headaches for the GOP
Trump wants to focus on health care in the midterms, creating headaches for the GOP
February 19, 2026
Election|Interview|Technology|US|Videos
Democrats recruit popular content creators in new strategy to win back Latino voters
Democrats are playing catch-up in having online influencers and content creators promote their candidates and priorities
February 19, 2026
Political|US|World
States ready to seize Supreme Court redistricting decision amid countdown to midterm elections
States ready to seize Supreme Court redistricting decision amid countdown to midterm elections
February 14, 2026