The federal government is 22 days into its current shutdown. Unless you or someone you know works for it, you’re probably unaware, but in the media and in Washington, it is the big story and the only story. Democrats are demanding their way, or else they’ll keep the government closed. Republicans won’t discuss the Democrats'...

Smith (remember him?), the special counsel who secured indictments of Donald Trump, has resurfaced to enlist left and right to defend the rule of law.

High-profile defendants in a range of cases brought by President Trump’s Justice Department are pulling from the same playbook. From the president’s list of personal foes to perfect strangers caught in the crosshairs of his policy agenda, two separate but related defenses are popping up on everyone’s docket: Selective and vindictive prosecution. The legal claims are tough to prove. But as Trump wields DOJ’s power with a tighter grip than past modern presidents, defendants...

New York Democratic “Squad" member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign has employed former top DSA leader Frank Llewellyn as its treasurer for years.

The ongoing government shutdown is breaking milestones as Democrats and Republicans are still far apart on federal spending.

A new book reveals Hunter Biden's outrage over President Barack Obama leading President Joe Biden offstage amid criticism about the president's age.

Sen. Jeff Merkley delivered a marathon overnight speech in which he railed against President Donald Trump's "grave threats to democracy" for hours.

Juan Carlos Pinzón considers presidential run, promises to repair damaged US-Colombia relations within a week if elected in the 2026 presidential race.

Republican primary heats up in New Hampshire as former Sen. John E. Sununu joins Scott Brown in the race for retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's seat.