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How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ wins

A new progressive super PAC is challenging AIPAC’s dominance in Democratic primaries, pouring millions into pro-Palestinian candidates and reshaping the political battle over money, influence, and U.S. policy toward Israel ahead of the 2026 elections.

China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law

China’s sweeping new Ethnic Unity Law is drawing global scrutiny as it expands government authority over education, culture, and ethnic identity—while extending Beijing’s reach beyond its borders in the name of national unity.

Judge Lina Hidalgo Hails Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling as Hope for Harris County Families

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is hailing the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark birthright citizenship ruling as a beacon of hope for immigrant families, saying the decision reaffirms a constitutional promise that resonates deeply in one of America’s most diverse communities.

Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin Celebrates Supreme Court Victory Upholding Birthright Citizenship

Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin is applauding a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision reaffirming birthright citizenship, calling the ruling a powerful victory for the Constitution, immigrant families, and the enduring promise that every child born on American soil is a …

How the Supreme Court’s campaign finance ruling gives Republicans a major midterm boost

The U.S. Supreme Court has dramatically expanded the political power of national parties, striking down decades-old limits on coordinated campaign spending in a landmark 6-3 ruling that could reshape fundraising, advertising, and the battle for control of Congress ahead of …

Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender girls competing in girls’ sports, a landmark decision that will shape athletic policies nationwide and intensify the ongoing debate over fairness, equality, and transgender rights.

Supreme Court rejects Trump effort to end birthright citizenship for millions

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, reaffirming longstanding constitutional protections under the Fourteenth Amendment in a landmark 6-3 decision.

Fort Bend County Attorney Smith-Lawson Says Daniel Wong’s Interim Authority Has Ended, Sparking Legal Showdown

A legal dispute over the authority of Fort Bend County's interim judge has placed the county government at a crossroads, raising questions about judicial appointments, public trust, and who has the legal authority to lead as the 2026 election approaches.

Supreme Court lets states ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams

The Supreme Court ruled that states may prohibit transgender students from competing on girls' sports teams, a landmark decision that upholds similar laws across more than half the nation and marks another major ruling in the ongoing legal debate over …

How Trump chose a former Oklahoma state trooper to lead ICE — and handed Markwayne Mullin a win

President Donald Trump has nominated Homeland Security adviser Lance Schroyer to lead ICE after an internal selection process marked by competing candidates and behind-the-scenes disagreements over the administration's immigration agenda.

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future

Retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi will begin a new chapter in public service by launching the Nancy Pelosi Institute at the University of California, Berkeley, where she plans to mentor future leaders and advance research on democracy, human rights, and civic …

The Supreme Court handed Trump an election case defeat. Is a bigger win for him coming?

A new Supreme Court ruling preserves states' authority to count certain mail ballots after Election Day, dealing President Donald Trump and Republicans a setback while setting the stage for future legal battles over voter eligibility, election rules, and federal voting …

It Is Time to Redraw the Revolution, Again

This Fourth of July, historian and civil rights leader Ben Jealous urges Americans to reclaim the full story of the Revolution by restoring Black patriots, women, Native Americans, and working-class heroes to the nation's founding narrative.

Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’

President Donald Trump is weighing whether to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, signaling hesitation as he prioritizes a separate push for sweeping federal election reforms that has already stalled other congressional business.

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now

The Supreme Court delivered a sweeping set of rulings reshaping presidential power, federal agency independence, and election rules—handing President Donald Trump both a landmark victory on executive authority and a series of mixed legal outcomes with far-reaching implications.