National Politics

Oath Keepers Founder Stewart Rhodes’ Path: From Yale To Jail

Four Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

The verdict comes weeks after a different jury convicted two leaders of the extremist group in the mob’s attack that halted the certification of President Joe Biden’s electoral victory.

New Mexico judge orders suspect held without bond in shootings at homes of Democratic elected officials

A political newcomer who lost his bid for the New Mexico Statehouse and is accused of orchestrating a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials will remain behind bars pending trial.

Supreme Court leak report findings: Lax security, loose lips

Eight months, 126 formal interviews and a 23-page report later, the Supreme Court doesn't know who leaked its abortion decision draft. A Q&A on the findings.

A look back at presidential scandals in photos

Few presidents have been able to escape some level of public disapproval, though some are more notorious in that regard than others.

What to know about Biden's inaction, mixed signals on death penalty

President Joe Biden campaigned on a pledge to work toward abolishing federal capital punishment but has taken no major steps to that end.

Analysis: Documents probe dents Biden's claims to competence

Biden seemingly ignored or forgot about a cardinal rule in politics: Check your closet for skeletons before you complain about someone else's.

Garland appoints special counsel to take over Biden classified documents investigation

Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel to take…

GOP opens long-promised investigation into Biden family

House Republicans on Wednesday opened their long-promised investigation into President Joe Biden and his family.

Computer breakdown sows chaos across US air travel system

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Wednesday after a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots broke down, stranding some planes on the ground for hours.

Biden administration announces new 'student loan safety net' proposal. Here's what to know.

The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future.

What does it mean to be a conservative today? | Utterly Moderate Podcast

Conservative commentator and strategist Bill Kristol talks about the meaning of conservatism today, the state of the Republican Party, the health of American democracy and more.

Democratic Sen. Stabenow of Michigan won't run again in 2024, opening up seat in key battleground

Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a member of the Democratic leadership, announced Thursday that she will not run for a fifth term in 2024, opening up a seat in the key battleground state.

The Richest Politicians Currently Serving In Congress

Politics 2023: Why Congress' longest-serving rep feels like an outsider

As Congress convenes Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats must confront critical questions about the people and policies they want to represent: One veteran says her colleagues have forgotten about their voters.

5 takeaways from the Jan. 6 report — from Trump's lies to the 'unimaginable'

The 814-page account provides a gripping narrative of Donald Trump's monthslong effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and spells out 11 recommendations.

Jan. 6 panel unveils report, describes Trump 'conspiracy'

The House Jan. 6 committee's final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a "multi-part conspiracy" to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol, concluding an extraordinary 18-month investigation into the former president and the violent insurrection two years ago.