Florida lawmakers back the creation of an election crimes investigative office
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who's expected to sign the legislation, had called for the formation of an election police force in a speech last year.
Politics & Government
South Koreans vote political conservative as new president
The politically inexperienced Yoon Suk Yeol's pledge to get tough on North Korea could mark a sharp break with the outgoing liberal administration's policies.
The difficulty recruiting teachers becomes an issue in the governor's race in Texas
A day after Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke outlined education policies, Gov. Greg Abbott formed a task force to fill vacant teaching positions.
News brief: Mariupol hospital, election officials quit, kids' vaccinations lag
A maternity hospital in Ukraine was hit with direct strike. A survey takes the pulse of the professionals responsible for voting in America. Kids under 5 still aren't eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
Modi's ruling party is ahead in crucial state polls in India
The results are seen as a referendum on the prime minister's popularity and a resounding endorsement of his party's Hindu-first politics.
Democratic governor who lifted mask mandate early explains why it was the right move
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says that prioritizing vaccine and testing availability over masking helped the state achieve a high rate of immunization and relatively low death rate.
Soaring gas prices have Biden talking up the importance of domestic drilling
Russia's war on Ukraine and the resulting oil price spike have forced the Biden White House to consider all kinds of measures for fossil fuel that it once would have shunned.
Colorado clerk is indicted for election tampering and misconduct
The indictment of Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters and her deputy on a laundry list of felony and misdemeanor charges is related to an election security breach in her office last year.
House advances $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid along with government funding
The House has approved a $1.5 trillion government spending package and a $13.6 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine. The Senate is expected to vote on the funding in the coming days.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 9)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.