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The death penalty is at a crossroads in the U.S., with some states moving to expand executions and others pushing to abolish them. After President Donald Trump lifted the federal moratorium, executions spiked to their highest level in more than a decade, while lawmakers across the country introduced competing bills to reshape capital punishment laws.
As the federal government shutdown drags on, Head Start centers in 18 states have shut down, cutting off early childhood education and vital services for thousands of low-income families. Some states are advancing emergency funds, but advocates warn those fixes are temporary and that the closures are devastating working parents and farmworker communities.
California voters on Tuesday approved Proposition 50, a measure that redraws the state’s congressional districts to favor Democrats and potentially shift control of the U.S. House. The vote marks a major political victory for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats, who cast the effort as a response to GOP-led gerrymanders in states like Texas.
Voters across multiple states supported Democrats who back abortion rights in Tuesday’s elections, including historic wins by Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey. Pennsylvania voters also retained three Democratic justices likely to hear future abortion cases, underscoring the continued importance of reproductive rights at the ballot box.
The Federal Aviation Administration will restrict flights in 40 high-traffic areas starting Friday to ease strain on unpaid air traffic controllers working through the ongoing government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the move is a precaution to maintain safety, though travelers should expect more delays and cancellations.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned whether President Donald Trump overstepped constitutional limits by imposing sweeping global tariffs using emergency powers under a 1970s-era law.
Democrats swept major elections nationwide this week, claiming key state and local victories they say signal growing voter backlash against Donald Trump’s leadership. While Democratic leaders hailed the results as momentum heading into 2026, Trump called on Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster — a move even some in his own party resisted.
After major Election Day wins nationwide, top Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to end the record-long government shutdown, now in its 36th day. Party leaders say the ongoing standoff is hurting millions of Americans — from furloughed federal workers to families losing access to food assistance — while Republicans show little sign of compromise.
Democrats dominated 2025’s off-year elections, capturing governorships, major city offices, and statewide positions across multiple states. The results mark a strong rebuke to Trump-aligned Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A new report from the National Association of Realtors shows first-time homebuyers have been priced out of the market at record levels, with their share falling to 21% — the lowest in more than four decades.
President Trump reverses course on SNAP benefits, vowing to withhold food assistance from 42 million Americans until Democrats agree to end the government shutdown, despite federal court orders.
The U.S. Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a stopgap spending bill as the government shutdown ties the longest ever at 35 days. Transportation Secretary warns of flight chaos due to air traffic controller shortages.
Small business owners challenge Trump's sweeping emergency tariffs before the Supreme Court, arguing the president lacks authority to impose taxes without congressional authorization under IEEPA.
Dick Cheney, architect of neoconservative foreign policy and vice president under George W. Bush, died Monday at 84. His decades in Washington included leading the Iraq War and later opposing Trump.
Trump administration fired nearly all employees enforcing special education law as part of plan to dismantle Education Department. Advocates fear states lack resources to protect 7.5 million students with disabilities.
The Trump administration will release roughly half of November’s SNAP benefits following a federal court order, using contingency funds to partially resume payments during the ongoing government shutdown. The USDA warned that the rollout could take months, drawing criticism from Democrats who called the move insufficient and politically motivated.
Food banks across the U.S. are already overwhelmed by high grocery costs and lost federal support — and now face a new crisis as millions are set to lose SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Many pantries warn they may have to ration food as demand surges beyond their capacity.
Mothers and advocates are calling on the TSA to follow its own rules for traveling with breast milk and formula, pushing Congress to pass the bipartisan BABES Act to ensure proper training and enforcement. The Chamber of Mothers says the issue reflects broader gaps in U.S. support for parents, from paid leave to affordable child care.
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Boston ruled Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to pause a food…
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Saturday issued a written order saying there is “no question” that U.S. Department of…
