Conservative legal scholar John Yoo is joining a Justice Department investigation examining allegations of a yearslong conspiracy against President Donald Trump, adding a prominent constitutional law expert to a politically charged probe.

From the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement to Stevie Wonder's campaign for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, discover how Black music became a powerful force that helped inspire landmark victories for justice and democracy in America.

President Trump intensified his attacks on Democrats by labeling the party’s rising democratic socialist candidates as “communists,” using recent primary victories to sharpen his message ahead of the midterm elections.

The White House has asked OpenAI to temporarily limit access to its upcoming GPT-5.6 model, highlighting growing government concerns over advanced AI capabilities and the lack of a formal regulatory framework.

Israel, Lebanon and the United States have signed a new agreement that will see Israeli forces withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon, marking a tentative step toward broader peace talks despite strong opposition from Hezbollah.

President Trump condemned an Iranian drone strike on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz as a “foolish violation” of a fragile ceasefire agreement, warning that tensions with Tehran remain volatile despite efforts to end the war.

A Supreme Court ruling clears the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, triggering widespread legal, economic, and humanitarian uncertainty across the United States.

Texas is set to vote on a proposal requiring public school students to study Bible stories and passages, igniting debate over education, religious freedom, and the separation of church and state.

Black leaders, elected officials, and Democratic candidates used the first day of the Texas Democratic Convention to discuss representation, healthcare disparities, criminal justice, voter engagement, and strategies to strengthen political participation in Black communities.

A federal judge blocked key provisions of President Trump's executive order on mail voting, ruling that the administration exceeded its constitutional authority by imposing new federal oversight on state election procedures.

More than 500 unaccompanied migrant children in federal custody have been identified for potential removal from the United States, sparking concerns from lawmakers and advocates over due process and child welfare under the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Rising gasoline costs pushed inflation to a three-year high in May, complicating interest-rate decisions at the Federal Reserve even as consumer spending, incomes, and economic growth showed continued strength.

Just one day after rebuking President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, Senate Republicans reversed course, blocking a renewed war powers measure as the White House intensified pressure on lawmakers to support ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, new polling reveals a nation wrestling with its identity, with most Americans believing the Founding Fathers would be disappointed by the country's current direction despite continued pride in its ideals and achievements.

A sweeping bipartisan housing bill advancing through Congress includes key provisions championed by Rep. Al Green, aiming to improve disaster recovery, veteran homeownership access, and housing transparency in response to America’s affordability crisis.