As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the nation faces two megatrends - a rapidly increasing national debt and unprecedented population shifts - which could have serious consequences for the future of the country.

Lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on major political fundraising platforms ActBlue and WinRed as both parties intensify scrutiny of online campaign donations ahead of this fall’s high-stakes midterm elections. Republicans, including top Trump officials, have long alleged that ActBlue, the dominant fundraising platform for Democratic candidates and causes, is vulnerable to fraud and foreign donations....

The DOJ accuses California of blocking a federal audit of voter rolls as the dispute over registration records intensifies in the Ninth Circuit.

Ken Salazar, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, reveals he considered running for president against Biden after the 2024 debate, per a new book excerpt.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a $15 million investment in gender affirming care, calling New York City a haven for its LGBTQ+ communities.

Outgoing Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas predicted that President Donald Trump will experience "disaster" in the 2026 midterm elections.

Andrew Bates sparked a Democratic Party firestorm by criticizing Jill Biden's book tour for reopening debate over Joe Biden's 2024 dropout decision.

John Healey resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government of failing to adequately fund the military amid rising Russian threats.

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico once used "pregnant individual" instead of "woman" in a 2023 abortion bill, drawing criticism from opponents.