The FBI searched properties in Washington and New York linked to a Russian oligarch
FBI agents executed search warrants at properties that are tied to metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska, who is sanctioned by the U.S. government.
Politics
Most of Texas' new districts are majority white, diluting power of voters of color
Newly-drawn Congressional districts in Texas benefit white residents — even though it was the population growth among people of color that helped the state pick up two additional seats in Congress.
Jan. 6 committee votes on holding Steve Bannon in contempt for defying subpoena
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has been looking at the causes of the riot. It's now voting on contempt resolution for Steve Bannon who defied its subpoena.
The National Park Service could soon have its first Native American director
Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III could soon become the first Native American to head the National Park Service in the agency's history. A series of acting directors have led the department since 2017.
Washington State fires its football coach over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Head football coach Nick Rolovich and four assistants were fired for defying the state's vaccine mandate. School officials said a small number of university workers chose not to get vaccinated.
In 2008, some Republicans claimed Obama was a Muslim. Colin Powell pushed back
The nation's first Black secretary of state notably broke from the Republican Party to endorse Barack Obama in 2008. He also gave a forthright condemnation of Islamophobia.
Why are so many Americans quitting their jobs?
Americans are exiting their employers' doors and Zoom meetings in droves. In fact, 2.9% of the entire workforce quit their jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trump files lawsuit to stop the release of documents related to the Capitol riot
Former President Donald Trump is suing the the National Archives and the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol to try to block the release of documents.
News brief: Ga. murder trial, Trump sues over documents, mental health access
Jury selection begins in the trial of those accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Ex-President Trump tries to stop the release of Capitol riot documents. The latest on mental health needs for children.
So far, flushing the 'toilet bowl' district is the cleanest part of Va. redistricting
Virginia is in the midst of legislative elections, a race for governor and the redistricting process. All of the political excitement is taking a toll on state redistricting, which is at an impasse.