Criminal filings jumped from 7,000 to 18,000 in two years, and D.C.'s court leader says the clearance rate has cratered to 60%.

A new national survey finds voters trust Democrats over the GOP on health care, the economy and even the cost of living.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act cleared the House with 317 co-sponsors backing it. Now it faces a Senate calendar packed with recess weeks.

A new global report says American rule of law and elections are eroding fastest of any established democracy — with ripple effects worldwide.

A Washington judge tossed the forums' lawsuit, but left a £520,000 UK fine collision unresolved for later.

Nicole Saphier would be America's first surgeon general since January 2025, but her vaccine views drew sharp Senate questions Wednesday.

Seven Republicans broke ranks as the war nears seven months and costs climb past $38 billion.

County officials say there's been no misuse, but residents' privacy concerns won out. Cameras must come down within 14 business days.

A new UC San Diego survey finds voter confidence in accurate vote counts sliding to 55%, with sharp fears among voters of color over ICE at the polls.

The benchmark rate hit its highest level in years, and analysts warn refinancing pain could hit in 12 to 18 months.

Census data show 2025 incomes finally topped pre-pandemic levels, yet the bottom 10% of earners saw no significant change.

The Congressional Black Caucus Institute says both parties have ignored Black, rural and young voters for too long — so it's spending millions to find them itself.

The new Streaming Access and Choice Alliance defends paywalled games as regulators and lawmakers push back on rising costs.