| Lena Dorsey

Washington—The newly appointed head of the Oklahoma Republican enters the leadership role during a tumultuous period as the government shutdown casts a shadow over the Department's operations.

| Julian Park

In a dramatic shift from the nationwide trend, Wisconsin may be poised to pursue a different course in the burgeoning battle over redistricting that has captured the attention of both major political parties.

| Soraya Amin

In a pivotal moment for the Department of Homeland Security, the Senate is poised to cast its vote on Monday for the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., as the new head of the agency.

| Ruthie Klein

Voice of America staffers are making headlines as they take legal measures against former Trump administration official Kari Lake.

| Ruthie Klein

As Congress reconvenes this week, lawmakers are poised to navigate a complex landscape marked by a series of interconnected issues.

| Lena Dorsey

Some Democrats who were swept into office last November are now faced with the formidable challenge of translating campaign promises into actionable governance.

| Theo Ramirez

In a bid to streamline airport operations and enhance national security measures, border czar Tom Homan has announced a new directive involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

| Soraya Amin

In the verdant heart of Pennsylvania, recently elected Democrats are encountering the complex realities of governance.

| Ruthie Klein

In a poignant revelation that marks a significant chapter in the venerable career of an American leader, the family of Robert S. Mueller III disclosed in August the former special counsel's diagnosis with Parkinson's disease.

| Lena Dorsey

In the ever-evolving narrative of public figures facing personal challenges, the revelation of Robert Mueller's Parkinson's disease diagnosis adds another layer of complexity.

| Julian Park

As the ongoing conflict in the Middle East reaches a critical juncture in its fourth week, the United States faces both geopolitical and economic challenges. In a recent address, President Trump announced that the U.S.

| Maya Caldwell

In the latest salvo of an increasingly combative political landscape, President Trump is flexing his negotiating prowess, demanding sweeping concessions not only from the Democratic opposition but also his own Republican Party and international allies.

| Daniel Cho

In a startling courtroom revelation, Darren Indyke, who served as the long-time attorney for the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, testified that he was unaware of his client’s egregious sexual abuses.

| Daniel Cho

The Trump administration has significantly reshaped the Board of Immigration Appeals by reducing its membership and ensuring that appointees align with the President's policy goals, according to an analysis by NPR.

| Ruthie Klein

In a significant development, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that Planned Parenthood of Illinois will disburse $500,000 to conclude an investigation into its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.