Teens Can Get Swept Into Adult Prisons. D.C.'s Attorney General Wants To Change That
Karl Racine's proposal could overhaul the way juveniles are charged as adults and offer greater opportunities for rehabilitation.
Politics & Government
Deadline Looms For Eligible Families Seeking One-Time $335 Payment From State
July 1 is the last day for families with children under the age of 17 to apply for a one-time $335 payment from the state.
The New York City Board Of Elections Sees A 'Discrepancy' In The Mayoral Vote Tally
The first New York City mayoral election that used ranked choice voting has hit a snag after test votes were initially counted. The elections board says it will recount votes.
Progressives Are Hoping That Justice Stephen Breyer Steps Down At The End Of The Term
They want President Biden to appoint a young liberal to replace the 82-year-old justice. But Breyer has publicly shown no indication of whether he will stay or go.
House Lawmakers To Vote On A Select Committee To Probe The Jan. 6 Riot
After Senate Republicans blocked plans for an outside commission to investigate the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the House will vote to create a special panel for a new investigation.
Why Progressive Climate Activists Are Frustrated With The Biden Administration
Climate activists are worried President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal won't do enough to protect the planet. He is selling the deal without major climate goals.
News Brief: Fla. Condo Collapse, Capitol Riot Probe, Biden's Climate Policy
Bad weather hinders search for victims of condo collapse. The House will vote on whether to create a select committee to probe the Capitol riot. Progressives worry Biden's climate agenda is changing.
The House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues In The U.S. Capitol
The legislation also calls for the removal of a bust of former Chief Justice Roger Taney, author of the infamous Dred Scott decision that declared Black Americans weren't U.S. citizens.
New Books About Trump Presidency Unveil Details (Like How Gravely He Had COVID-19)
Publishers have new books coming that attempt to make sense of the chaotic Trump presidency, with journalists uncovering behind-the-scenes details and former staffers trying to explain their actions.