Analysis: Biden administration faced with severe weather, the economy, and aggressive Russia
Severe weather, the economy, and a bellicose Russia are all challenges facing the Biden administration.
Politics & Government
Campaign signs influence how we vote more than you might realize
Especially in local races, political signs can drive name recognition in important ways. In one study, they even helped elevate a fictitious candidate to near the front of the pack.
How local and national leaders are tested by major natural disasters
If handled well, storms like Hurricane Ian can cement politicians' images as community leaders — competent and trusted to help constituents get what they need. If mishandled, they can mar legacies.
Fox's Jeanine Pirro is back in the hot seat in $1.6 billion election defamation case
Dominion Voting Systems' lawyers want to question the Fox News star again over texts they got just hours before she sat for a sworn deposition. Dominion sued Fox over false claims of election fraud.
The real world impact of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally annexed four regions of Ukraine. Ukraine responded by submitting an application to quickly ascend into NATO. The moves are an escalation in the conflict.
The fate of the Amazon rainforest may rest on the results of Brazil's vote on Sunday
After record deforestation and environmental deregulation in the past few years, the result of the Brazilian election could very well determine the fate of the Amazon rainforest.
Crime is in the spotlight in the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is in a tight race against Democrat Mandela Barnes in the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin. Rising crime has become a major issue in the campaign for both parties.
A look inside the legal battle to stop Biden's student loan relief
The legal cases all face the same challenge: finding a plaintiff who will be clearly harmed by debt cancellation.
Threats to water and biodiversity are linked. A new U.S. envoy role tackles them both
"The loss of nature and rising water insecurity are global health threats that must be confronted together," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, testifies before Jan. 6 panel
GOP activist Ginni Thomas testified for several hours behind closed doors before the House Select Jan. 6 committee. Her lawyer released a statement that she answered all the panel's questions.