If Our Economy Is So Great, Why Did The Fed Vote To Juice It?
Last week, the Fed voted to cut interest rates despite a decade of economic growth and low unemployment. Interest rates are already super low. What's going on?
Politics & Government
Appeals Court Revives Sarah Palin's Defamation Lawsuit Against 'The New York Times'
Federal judges said a lower court was wrong to dismiss the former vice presidential candidate's lawsuit against the newspaper over an editorial that linked her to a 2011 mass shooting.
Trump Left A Lot Unsaid About Mass Shootings, Domestic Terrorism — And His Own Words
The president struck a somber tone about the latest round of mass shootings in this country and talked about pushing for an end to them. But tone is one thing; action is another.
Mainstream Politics Long Has Traded On Fear Of A Non-White America
White nationalism is not limited to the United States' radical, violent fringe groups. There's a long history in mainstream politics of stoking anxiety about America becoming less white.
With NRA's Internal Turmoil, Opponents See Opportunity To Advance Gun Restrictions
Gun control groups say the National Rifle Association has been "distracted" by recent investigations, financial troubles and turnover. But the organization clearly still holds sway in Washington, D.C.
Lawmakers Push For 'Red Flag' Laws To Take Guns Away From People In Crisis
President Trump wants to expand laws that allow courts to intervene when someone shows signs of pending violence, and lawmakers are getting behind the idea. But are these laws effective?
Treasury Declares China A 'Currency Manipulator,' Escalating Trade War
The Trump administration made the declaration after Beijing allowed its currency to drop sharply. China's move triggered a sell-off on Wall Street.
Gun Control Advocates Hope To Move Past Weaker NRA, But Its Political Clout Persists
The National Rifle Association has faced an internal leadership crisis but remains politically strong — even as back-to-back mass shootings increase pressure for action on new gun restrictions.
'Do Something!': Calls For Action After Mass Shootings In El Paso And Dayton
Many advocates for changing America's gun laws spoke out on Sunday with a simple command to their public servants: "Do something!"