Politics The bipartisan fear that American democracy is on the brink In a few weeks, Americans will go to the polls — a small percentage of them will, anyway — to vote for state- and... October 26, 2023
Politics Trump’s latest attack on witnesses is one of his most brazen Donald Trump has finally begun to face consequences for the kinds of attacks on the judicial process and key figures that some experts wager... October 26, 2023
Politics Iran oil sales are surging and Hamas is terrorizing. Is Biden to blame? “We have to destroy Hamas, but you cannot do it without confronting Iran. They need to change their policies. Iran only had $4 billion... October 26, 2023
Politics The GOP rebukes Gaetz and the ‘chaos caucus.’ Then it rewards them. Shortly before Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected speaker after more than three weeks of a House in limbo, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) did... October 26, 2023
Politics Judge fines Trump $10,000 for second violation of New York gag order NEW YORK — A New York judge on Wednesday fined Donald Trump $10,000 for violating a gag order in a business-fraud lawsuit — and... October 26, 2023
Politics Presenting the most popular(ly named) speaker in recent history One of the perks of being speaker of the House — or at least, one of the characteristics of it — is that you... October 26, 2023
Politics N.C. Republicans pass redistricting map expected to flip 3 House seats In a move that could solidify GOP power in the state for years to come, North Carolina Republicans passed new congressional and state legislative... October 26, 2023
Politics Clarence Thomas’s RV loan was forgiven, Senate committee report says Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) called Wednesday on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to tell the committee whether he declared more than... October 26, 2023
Business Chevron is buying Hess for $53 billion amid uncertainty in oil markets Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion and it’s not even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers... October 26, 2023
Business Sam Bankman-Fried to testify in federal fraud trial, attorney says FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will take the stand to testify in his own defense, his attorney said in a conference call Wednesday. The decision... October 26, 2023