Will ‘MAGA Mike’ Succeed as House Speaker?
Mike Johnson's stunning rise to speaker has been hailed as a win for conservatives. But he faces key tests on the road ahead.
The ‘Deepfake Election’: How AI and Fake Content Could Influence 2024 US Contests
The impact of deepfakes on the 2024 U.S. election is already evident, experts say, calling for the public to be more aware of potential fake content.
30 Things to Know About Mike Johnson
The Louisiana congressman rose from little-known lawmaker to leader of the House virtually overnight. Here's a guide to Johnson's background, views, and values.
How Mike Johnson Became Speaker ‘Through Prayer, Not Politics’
The unusual path of a Louisiana congressman, described as a man 'with no enemies,' who suddenly became speaker of the House.
Manchin in the Middle—a Senator at a Crossroads
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, has for years walked a moderate line—but is there still space for old centrists?
‘There Could Already Be a Cell in the US Planning the Next Terrorist Attack’
Former border commissioner says weak U.S. border security, combined with America's support for Israel, could trigger a new wave of domestic terror activity.
Why US Businesses Can’t Wait to Get Out of China
After fueling China’s growth for decades, American businesses are now pulling out, as its political and business landscapes shift.
Behind a Secret Chinese Biolab in California, a Global Web of Connections
Chinese companies related to the biolab have a troubling history in the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, and a handful of other countries.
PATCON Explored: Records Provide Glimpse of FBI Right-Wing Infiltration Ops
The FBI code-named it Patriot Conspiracy (PATCON): a 1990s-era right-wing infiltration operation so secret its details remain largely unknown.