Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, top rival to Trump, jumps into the race for president
He made the announcement on Twitter. "I'm running for president to lead our Great American Comeback," he tweeted, along with a video.
Politics & Government
What a DeSantis presidential run means for the 2024 election
Ron DeSantis announced a run for the White House on Wednesday evening on Twitter. His tenure as governor of Florida might give some insight into the kind of candidate he would be.
A new Ohio state law complicates local preparations for August voting
A controversial August special election about ballot measure rules is causing early headaches for local Ohio election officials.
Fact check: Debt ceiling myths and misconceptions
If you're confused about the debt ceiling battle being waged in Washington right now, you're not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions about what's behind the drama and what's at stake. We'll separate fact from fiction.
Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees
The retail giant said the threats were "impacting our team members' sense of safety and well-being" on the job. It's the latest company to face a backlash over support for LGBTQ+ people.
One complaint led a Florida school to restrict access to Amanda Gorman's famous poem
One week after a parent complained, Gorman's The Hill We Climb was moved. The NAACP chapter in Miami says it wants "to ensure that it takes more than one form to remove our history and heritage."
Debt ceiling talks aren't going well. Here's where they stand
House Republicans insist there's a gulf between them and the White House on key areas on how to resolve the looming debt ceiling deadline.
Low-key Louisiana lawmaker tapped to help lead GOP debt negotiations
Rep. Garret Graves was critical in helping Kevin McCarthy get the votes to be elected speaker. Now, he's taking the lead at the negotiating table on how to avoid a historic debt default.
So would a U.S. default really be that bad? Yes – And here's why
As the debt ceiling debate comes down to the wire, here is a look at some of the potential consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt for the first time in history.
North Carolina gerrymander ruling gives electoral gift to GOP in Congress
A North Carolina redistricting ruling has set up a possible electoral windfall for congressional Republicans in preserving their U.S.