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Government & Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

Kamala Harris speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

Government & Politics

Senate Ag Committee set to spare this animal welfare law, for now

An indoor pig farm with farrowing crates holding sows or mother pigs after giving birth.

Government & Politics

The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.

Election officials processing and counting official ballots during Election Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Youth drug use is down, but overdoses have risen. One town’s schools have a possible solution

The town of Fort Kent.

Government & Politics

How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent’s inbox

A vector illustration of many hands holding messages in envelopes, trying to reach a business' inbox.

Military

Industry trends driving vehicle innovation in defense

Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle configured for mine and route clearance by Milrem Robotics, at the Eurosatory Defense and Security expo, on June 21, 2024 in France.

Military

Battling fatigue: Why veterans are at risk for hormone imbalance

Paratroopers getting ready to be deployed.

Military

Most military spouses have relocated at least once—here are their most common challenges

A man in camo and a young girl moving boxes into a house.

Military

How does the VA support the nearly half of veterans who are 65 and older?

An older veteran saluting with an American flag waving in the background.

Military

Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens

A man is seated against a backdrop of a military dog tag and an American flag.

Politics

Government & Politics

The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.

Election officials processing and counting official ballots during Election Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Government & Politics

How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent’s inbox

A vector illustration of many hands holding messages in envelopes, trying to reach a business' inbox.

Government & Politics

What Americans think about election policy and how the 2026 elections will go

People heading to a polling place South Oldham Middle School in Crestwood, Kentucky, USA.

Government & Politics

Four years after Supreme Court ruling, more candidates repay campaign loans with post-election cash

U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno attending at the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmation hearing for NASA's National Institute of Standards and Technology nominees.

Government & Politics

Senate Ag Committee set to spare this animal welfare law, for now

An indoor pig farm with farrowing crates holding sows or mother pigs after giving birth.

World

Portugal cleared hundreds of thousands of immigration files. What the backlog means for expats now

Person holding a Portuguese passport.

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

View of a street in downtown Stockton with a tall metallic sign with the city name vertically displayed in 2026.

Portugal's golden visa moved from property to private capital. Here's what changed.

An aerial view of the Luís I Bridge in Porto, Portugal.

Portugal put golden visa renewals online. The paper trail still matters.

Aerial view from Miradouro da Graca viewing point in Lisbon, Portugal.

What the US can teach other countries about home-based child care

A young boy playing with block toys in the corner of a room.

News

In a deep-red state, this lieutenant's blueprint for removing guns from abusers is spreading

Gun resting on forms for background checks.

Government & Politics

With Texas' paper-based voter registration system, applications get lost in the shuffle

Hannah Murry poses for a photo at Texas A&M University.

Government & Politics

How the Supreme Court case on trans youth could affect health care for all Americans

A collage illustration showing the U.S. Supreme Court over a graphic of a state and "Protect Trans Kids" protest signs.

Social Issues

To tree, or not to tree? How Jewish-Christian families navigate the 'December Dilemma'

A blue "Happy Hanukkah" ornament hangs on a Christmas tree.

Government & Politics

What is neoliberalism? An economic and political system devoted to the free market

Concept of neoliberalism and free market competition illustration by American flag, money and graphs.

Government & Politics

Voters in 12 states approved seven and defeated five state education ballot measures on Nov. 5

People cast their ballots for the 2024 United States Presidential Election at a polling station on November 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Social Issues

The Christmas creep: Holiday shopping now starts in September

A mother and son looking at a boutique's window with a huge sale sign during Christmas shopping season.

Government & Politics

Pivot counties in the 2024 presidential election

Campaign signs placed on a median lawn for presidential candidates in Fairfax, VA.

Social Issues

The Harlem playground co-designed by public housing residents

Kids on a playground.

News

When it comes to banning smartphones from schools, what really works?

Diverse group of schoolkids using smartphones in classroom.