Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: "We're not even allowed to grieve"
Some Palestinian Americans in the U.S. say they feel abandoned by the U.S., and fear rising anti-Palestinian sentiment and Islamophobia at home.
Politics & Government
Voters in Argentina back its ruling party's candidate in presidential elections
The ruling party in Argentina did surprisingly well in this weekend's presidential election, coming in first despite facing the worst economy in decades.
Oil companies challenge Biden's proposal to scale back drilling in western states
The Biden administration is proposing sweeping reforms to where new drilling can occur on federal land. Oil companies say they're draconian and will do little to address climate change.
Jordan's precarious situation amid the Israel-Hamas conflict
The conflict between Israel and Hamas is putting neighboring Jordan in a precarious position — in a country already suffering an economic downturn and widespread discontent.
Nine candidates for speaker of the House make their cases
Nine Republicans have announced plans to run for Speaker of the House but so far they all seem to face the same problems as the last contenders--no clear path to winning a majority on the House floor.
Diplomats trying to free hostages from Hamas aim to delay Israel's ground offensive
Hamas released two hostages, but a flurry of international diplomatic activity to free more and allow aid into Gaza is moving slowly.
North Carolina Senate advances congressional map plan that could give Republicans a 3-seat gain
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate advanced a map proposal Monday for the state’s congressional districts beginning in 2024 that could position the party to pick up at least three seats in the U.S. House next year.
Demolition for old Guilford County jail expected to begin in February
Guilford County's plan to demolish its old jail and build a new law enforcement administration center is now expected to be finished in 2025.
Mitt Romney biographer offers a startling account of dysfunction in the Senate
Atlantic writer McKay Coppins spent countless hours with the Utah senator and shares Romney's take on what Republican leaders privately think about Donald Trump. Coppins' book is Romney: A Reckoning.
As the House GOP struggles to pick a speaker, a lawmaker aims to simplify the process
Previous efforts to elect a House speaker have failed at the floor vote. As the search stretches into a third week, Rep. Mike Flood wants Republicans to commit to voting for their party's nominee.