Politics & Government

U.S. officials met with Mexico's president to press for limits on migrant surges

7:25am December 28, 2023

by Jasmine Garsd

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and several other top officials traveled to Mexico Wednesday to speak with Mexican leaders about the surge of migrants along the U.S. southern border.

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Piedmont companies wracked up significant OSHA fines in 2023

6:00am December 28, 2023

by April Laissle

Several local companies wracked up hefty fines from the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Division th

U.S. must enforce immigration laws along the southern border, Rep. Gonzalez says

5:05am December 28, 2023

NPR's Asma Khalid asks Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas about the surge of migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border, and his calls for more federal assistance.

President Joe Biden walks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral on a surprise visit on Feb. 20.

Politics & Government

A look back at some of the top political stories of 2023

5:01am December 28, 2023

From former President Donald Trump's historic mug shot to the House speaker drama, here are moments that captured the unprecedented political drama and other powerful moments that unfolded in 2023.

Migrants cross the Rio Grande river to reach the United States from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023.

In talks with the U.S., Mexico's priority appears to be opening border crossings

10:09pm December 27, 2023

by The Associated Press

Both sides in the talks face pressure to reach an agreement after past steps like limiting direct travel into Mexico or deporting some migrants failed to stop the influx.

Worldwide, 2024 elections are a target for bad actors trying to disrupt democracy

6:11pm December 27, 2023

by Shannon Bond

Billions of people around the world are expected to head to the polls in 2024. But experts warn that these elections are ripe targets for bad actors seeking to disrupt democracy.

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Michigan Supreme Court rules to allow Trump on the state's 2024 ballot

5:50pm December 27, 2023

by Rick Pluta

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to uphold a lower court ruling that allows former President Donald Trump to appear on the ballot in 2024. Michigan is a pivotal state.

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Less than three weeks ahead of the Republican field's first primary contest, candidates are strategizing how to stretch limited resources to win over last minute voters in Iowa.

Politics & Government

U.S. officials met with Mexico's president to press for limits on migrant surges

Piedmont companies wracked up significant OSHA fines in 2023

U.S. must enforce immigration laws along the southern border, Rep. Gonzalez says

A look back at some of the top political stories of 2023

In talks with the U.S., Mexico's priority appears to be opening border crossings

Worldwide, 2024 elections are a target for bad actors trying to disrupt democracy

Michigan Supreme Court rules to allow Trump on the state's 2024 ballot

Does the U.S. and Israel see eye to eye when it comes to Gaza?

What the meeting of India and Russia's foreign ministers means for the United States

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has slowed TV ad spending ahead of the Iowa caucus