Markey, Moulton look to capitalize on antiestablishment mood in Massachusetts Democratic Senate debate

The two Democrats vying for Massachusetts’s Senate seat wrestled to position themselves as the challenger in this race during a Wednesday debate, amid a growing appetite from voters across the country…

Democratic infighting roils process to replace Platner in Maine Senate race

Maine Democrats are looking to quickly turn the page on Senate candidate Graham Platner’s imploding campaign and select a new nominee ahead of a looming Monday deadline, but escalating tension…

'We do not believe them': Family, advocates want answers after fatal ICE shooting

Houston-area officials are comparing the shooting death to those of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Court rules Florida restrictions on race, gender education at colleges violate free speech rights

An appeals court on Tuesday ruled that part of Florida’s law restricting how race and gender are taught in classrooms, specifically provisions restricting how those topics are taught in colleges,…

Faith groups urge White House to release funding for HIV/AIDS prevention

Five faith-based organizations are calling on the White House to release funding for HIV/AIDS prevention abroad that Congress already appropriated.  In a letter sent to Office of Management and Budget Director…

Iranian official issues warning to Trump over new threats: ‘We have no red lines’

An Iranian official on Wednesday warned Gulf states that Iran has “no red lines” when it comes to its defense, following a threat from President Trump to launch another “big…

Trump hands Zelensky major wins, with Putin on the ropes

President Trump on Wednesday kindled a significant thaw in relations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky when the two met on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, as Ukraine…

IMF warns of sharp slowdown in global economy 

The global economy is on track for a sharp downward trajectory, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Wednesday. Global growth is projected to decline from 3.5 percent in 2025…

Trump returning to US on old Air Force One amid Iran threats

President Trump confirmed Wednesday that he’s taking the old Air Force One back to the U.S. from Turkey but deflected questions about security concerns regarding the new Qatari-donated model. Trump…

Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting

State lawmakers in Maryland will meet for a special session next month to discuss a ballot initiative on redistricting, with Gov. Wes Moore (D) backing the move. In a joint…