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U.S. House GOP sets up fight over noncitizen voting in bill averting government shutdown
As Congress returns from a five-week recess Monday, House Republicans have attached a provision to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — which is...

‘Unhinged and Undemocratic’: Florida Cops Question Abortion Petition Signers
Election police question citizens who signed a petition."This is what state-authorized election interference looks like," said the ACLU of Florida.

With reproductive rights back on the ballot, research on childlessness provides valuable insights
As the U.S. becomes a more difficult place to raise a family, it should come as no surprise that more Americans prefer childlessness.

Self-Managed Abortions Increased Since Fall Of Roe vs. Wade
The percentage of people who say they’ve tried to end a pregnancy without medical assistance increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade.

Despite opt-outs by GOP states, debut of kids’ summer food program seen as a success
A U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative to feed hungry kids during the long summer months is mostly winding down, with advocates calling it a success.

Top U.S. General Meets With Alleged War Criminal in Libya
Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter, described by some in Congress as a “warlord,” is seeking to expand cooperation with the U.S.

Insider: I’d NEVER Work With Trump Again
Donald Trump's foreign policy: feared and mocked, but without a guiding philosophy. Chaotic decisions and record-breaking drone strikes. John Bolton says it lacked any real...

“I Don’t Want to Die”: Needing Mental Health Care, He Got Trapped in His Insurer’s Ghost Network
Ravi Coutinho bought a health insurance plan thinking it would deliver on its promise of access to mental health providers. But it failed him.

CNBC’s Joe Kernen Is FALLING Apart Over Kamala Harris
CNBC’s Joe Kernen is not doing well since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her economic proposals. Cenk Uygur, Yasmin Khan and Mark Thompson discuss on...

Walz underlines Democrats’ support of LGBTQ rights, slams Vance on school shootings
Tim Walz touted his and Kamala Harris’ advocacy for LGBTQ rights in a keynote address he delivered at the Human Rights Campaign’s annual gala.

Airbnb Updates Surveillance Camera Policy
Airbnb has updated their policy on indoor security camera use in properties listed on Airbnb after the backlash from people online and in the media.

5 things to know about the Harris-Trump presidential debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take the stage next week in the only planned debate between the presidential candidates between now and November.

As Tornado Alley shifts east, bracing for impact in unexpected places
Scientists say that over the last 30 years in the Northeast, they have seen more tornadoes, and there have been more favorable environments for tornadoes.

Ken Paxton Doesn’t Want Citizens Registering To Vote—Sues Travis County
Ken Paxton and Texas Republicans REALLY don't want more voters. They filed a similar lawsuit earlier this week against Bexar County, which includes San Antonio.

Water is water… Right? Wrong! Freedom20 is Anti-Woke Water
Freedom Water. another product to the list of” Patriot” companies grifting off of the racism, bigotry, and love of “freedom” that is the Republican party...

3 potential sources of polling error in the 2024 election | 538 Politics Podcast
538's Galen Druke speaks with Ruth Igielnik of The New York Times about potential sources of error in political polling in the election.

Israel Just Killed Another American in the West Bank. Will the U.S. Ever Respond?
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a human rights activist, was protesting an illegal West Bank settlement when she was reportedly shot in the head by Israeli soldiers.

Russian Assets
A poll on the right-wing pundits recently in the news for being paid by Russia to create propaganda videos. They say they didn't know the...

As ‘doomsday’ glacier melts, can an artificial barrier save it?
Relatively warm ocean currents are weakening the base of Antarctica’s enormous Thwaites Glacier, whose demise could raise sea levels by as much as 7 feet....