5 Things to Watch in Congress in September
After a monthlong recess, lawmakers are returning to Washington on Sept. 9 with a busy schedule—and facing a looming presidential election.
Why China’s Economy Is Worse Than You Think
A recession is ‘hiding in plain sight,’ says an investment consultancy firm, as concerns grow over China’s dismal economic landscape.
‘Absolutely Unprecedented’: Trump Gag Orders Test Judges’ Powers
Trump's cases in New York and Washington have prompted a fierce debate over how far judges can go in limiting free speech.
Tech Insider Explains Why Some in Silicon Valley Are Turning to Trump
Jacob Helberg has come forward as a vocal supporter of candidate Trump. In May, the Washington Post publicized his $1 million donation to the Trump campaign.
Is Gavin Newsom Running a Shadow Presidential Campaign?
His vetoes, his foreign trips, his upcoming debate with Gov. Ron DeSantis all adds up to a shadow presidential campaign by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
5 Things to Know About John Thune, the Next Senate Majority Leader
Thune said he got into politics thanks to his high school basketball days.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) was elected by his Republican colleagues on Nov....
Supreme Court Faces ‘High Stakes’ Decisions on Trump-Related Cases
Amid concerns about public perception, the Supreme Court is faced with a ‘blockbuster’ year of rulings that will have far-reaching consequences.
Trump’s Legal Challenges
4 Indictments and 11 Lawsuits Mapped Out
President Trump faces four charges: one count of obstructing the government, one count of conspiracy to do the...
Hidden Behind Climate Policies, Data From Nonexistent Temperature Stations
Hundreds of ‘ghost’ climate stations are no longer operational; instead they are assigned temperatures from surrounding stations.
‘We’re So Sick of It.’ Northern Border Crisis Gets Worse.
Border Patrol apprehensions of illegal immigrants at the northern U.S. border have jumped from 916 in fiscal year 2021 to 10,021 in fiscal 2023.
Defense Budget Talks Reignite Debate Over Military Draft for Women
The $910 billion bill would require women to be drafted into service, but has limitations on which combat roles they could join.
Nuclear Fusion, a Perpetually Distant Dream, Moves Closer to Reality
Generating nearly limitless, clean, carbon-free energy from nuclear fusion has taken major steps in the past several years toward becoming a reality.
