Politics
Politics News
Congressional battles, presidential politics, campaign coverage, and the people shaping American government.
Politics
Trump and Hegseth Frame Iran Conflict as Part of Post-9/11 Fight
At a Pentagon ceremony, Trump and Hegseth cast the Iran war as a continuation of the post-9/11 fight, vowing Iran will n
Politics
Nashville Airport Board Votes to Rename Facility for Dolly Parton
The Nashville airport board voted unanimously to rename the airport after Dolly Parton, approving a proposal by Gov. Bil
Politics
The Canine Heroes of Ground Zero: Remembering 9/11's Search and Rescue Dogs
More than 300 dogs served in search and recovery at Ground Zero, offering hope amid tragedy. Their stories of bravery an
Politics
Vance's Parent Pay Plan: Good Intent, Wrong Fix
The Trump administration is exploring paying parents to stay home with young children, but the plan raises fraud concern
Politics
Clinton, Obama, Bush Mark 9/11 Anniversary with Calls for Unity
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, former presidents Clinton, Obama, and Bush issued statements and appearances, emphasizi
Politics
Trump's 'Builder-in-Chief' pivot: A distraction from Iran quagmire
With Iran conflict unresolved, Trump promotes his D.C. building projects, a shift critics call a distraction from foreig
Politics
El-Sayed condemns GOP convention call to shoot Democrats
Abdul El-Sayed responded to a GOP convention attendee's shout that he should be shot, urging Republicans to condemn the
Politics
Quinnipiac Poll: Democrats Lead GOP by 11 Points in House Midterm Preference
A Quinnipiac survey finds voters prefer Democratic control of the House by 11 points, with 49% backing Democrats and 38%
Politics
25 Years After 9/11: Congress Weighs Civil Liberties Reforms
Congress has a chance to address post-9/11 civil liberties harms through bills on hate crime data, travel bans, and repe
Politics
DeSantis slams Trump's $5K dividend plan as inflationary
Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected Trump's $5,000 dividend plan, saying it would worsen debt and inflation, and called for tax c
Breaking
CPI Flat in August as Iran Conflict Drives Gas Prices Up
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, matching forecasts, with gas prices up 3.9%. Annual inflation stayed at 3.4%, compl
Breaking
Vance, ex-presidents gather at Ground Zero for 9/11 25th anniversary
Vice President Vance and former presidents Bush, Clinton, Obama, and Biden joined families at the 9/11 Memorial to mark