Democratic lawmakers fled the state to protest a Trump-backed redistricting plan. For the mothers among them, leaving meant juggling summer milestones, first days of school — and showing their kids ...

Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Thursday called for a congressional hearing to amplify the voices of trafficking survivors abused by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and their associates, in a letter shared ...

Peltola, a Democrat who made history with her 2022 election to the U.S. House, is widely seen as a top Democratic recruit for Alaska’s open governor’s race in 2026.

Service members battling eating disorders may not receive the help they need as the military pushes a "warrior ethos" and "lethality." ...

The disparity in Biden’s White House is slightly smaller than it was in Trump’s, but women still earn less. The biggest difference, though, is in their policies.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6 of that year, effectively prohibited racial discrimination in voting and required federal oversight to ensure its ...

What is the new child tax credit amount? For the 2025 tax filing year, the child tax credit will increase to $2,200. Eligible parents will see this amount in their tax returns next year. The credit ...

Persistent harassment and threats of violence may be impacting who decides to become an elected official or candidate — especially for parents of young children.

2026 races to watch: The race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is crowded on both sides in the key swing state, where control of the office has switched between Democratic and Republican over the last ...

Georgia will hold a competitive governor’s election in 2026, one that will draw attention, though one of the most headline-grabbing members of Congress decided against jumping in. Several prominent ...

Donald Trump has been elected to another term in the White House. His time in national politics has been marked with a number of accusations of sexual misconduct.

2026 races to watch: Familiar political leaders and new faces are vying to replace term-limited Mills in the solidly Democratic state.