Politics
Mass. AG says auditor can use outside counsel to pursue lawsuit against the Legislature
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said she plans to have a former political rival of Attorney General Andrea Campbell represent her in a lawsuit against the Legislature.
The hidden chemistry at the heart of the Milky Way
Scientists have taken the largest ever image of the Milky Way. The image shows spectacular detail of our home in the universe, and offers scientists a color-coded guide to some...
What an American writer has seen in China related to AI, U.S. sentiments in the last 13 years
American writer Jacob Dreyer has lived in China for 13 years.
How will Trump approach Taiwan in China talks?
The subject of Taiwan is one of the main priorities for Beijing in the upcoming talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi.
How a weaker Voting Rights Act impacts American voters
Republicans in the South have been working quickly to redraw congressional maps to gain an advantage in this year's midterms.
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What's at stake in the Nebraska primary election?
University of Nebraska, Lincoln political science professor Kevin Smith explains why Democrats have a tough time winning statewide office in red-state Nebraska.
Sen. Tim Kaine says Trump is sidestepping Congress on Iran war
Kaine, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, argues the administration still lacks a clear strategy for ending the conflict and warns Americans are already paying the price through...
What Democrats could learn from the GOP
The Republican Party has a highly sophisticated online and social media operation. Meanwhile Democrats focus on their traditional political talking points. Could the Dems take a page out of the...
Trump's plan to paint federal building could cause permanent damage, experts warn
Experts and preservationists are pushing back on President Trump’s proposal to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white, warning it could permanently damage the historic granite.
What Beijing wants out of U.S.-China summit
As the highly anticipated summit in Beijing approaches, bringing Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump together, we look at what China's foreign policy priorities are.
Supreme Court faces deadline on mifepristone telehealth access
Monday is the deadline for the Supreme Court to decide whether to keep telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone, which is one of two drugs given for most medication...
The Jackpod: Blue money blues
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has questions about how money is being raised for the Democratic National Committee and Democratic candidates and how that money is being spent.
When thinking ‘inside the box’ is better
You’ve heard the phrase "think outside the box." But what if constraints and limitations actually make us happier and more creative?
Trump under pressure to end Iran war, Tennessee approves new voter maps ahead of November elections
Democrats are facing election headwinds as Southern states begin to redraw voting maps ahead of November elections.
Labour Party loses significant seats to Reform Party in UK elections
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will not step down after his Labour Party got pummeled in the country’s local elections held Thursday.
California's billionaire tax proposal is dividing state Democrats
The proposal for a one-time tax on California billionaires is dividing state Democrats.
FEMA Review Council recommends major overhaul
The FEMA Review Council set up by President Trump is recommending major changes to the country's top disaster agency.
Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell on redistricting in her state and rest of South
Alabama is one of a handful of states in the South moving forward with redistricting after the Supreme Court's decision last week, dealing a blow to the Voting Rights Act....
Virginia Supreme Court throws out voter-approved redistricting map
The court said lawmakers violated constitutional procedures when they rushed the measure onto the ballot. The decision is a major setback for Democrats.
SJC sets deadline for attorney general in audit case
The Supreme Judicial Court on Thursday gave Attorney General Andrea Campbell 30 days to decide whether she will represent Auditor Diana DiZoglio in her attempt to sue the Legislature.