A new era of American political violence is upon us. How did we get here? How does it end?

Experts on political violence said the factors shaping the current moment are clear — and similar to those that shaped past periods of political violence. Read More

Political leaders confront security concerns — and fear — after Kirk’s assassination

Some political leaders are canceling public appearances after Charlie Kirk's killing. Others are relying on a large police presence to keep them safe. Read More

Fast React: Charlie Kirk's death normalizes political violence Fast React: Charlie Kirk's death normalizes political violence Fast React: Charlie Kirk's death normalizes ...

Charlie Kirk’s death is a symbol of U.S. descent into normalized political violence. Until we can define these attacks as bipartisan, we risk failing to achieve a stable, consistent democracy that ... Read More

Trump’s influential Christian advisor shaping American faith and politics James Dobson dies. Who is he?

Dr James Dobson, a child psychologist and influential Christian leader who served on an advisory board for President Donald Trump has passed away at the age of 89. Dobson’s death was announced by the ... Read More

James Dobson’s harsh, disciplinarian Christianity changed GOP politics

One of psychologist James Dobson’s more famous books, “The Strong-Willed Child,” advocated hitting children as punishment. Dobson, the 89-year-old founder of Focus on the Family, who died Thursday, ... Read More