Obamas endorse Harris for Democratic nomination; Trump to meet with Netanyahu

Former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s ... Read More

Most Americans who vow to leave over an election never do. Will this year be different?

Motivations for its clients include political risk along with tax or business reasons. Several other firms that help Americans live or work abroad told USA TODAY that political uncertainty is ... Read More

How Americans Justify Political Violence

Credit...Photo illustration by Alex Merto Supported by By Charles Homans Charles Homans, who covers politics for The Times, has been reporting on the intersection of violence and American politics ... Read More

Election 2024 updates: Biden explains his decision to 'pass the torch' in prime-time address

The latest news and updates on Donald Trump, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential race after Biden announced his withdrawal. Read More

Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments

Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the ... The U.S. Treasury Department recently proposed a rule prohibiting American investors from ... Read More

Kamala Harris wins enough delegate support for Democratic presidential nomination after Biden drops out

Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee. Read More

Though most Americans get local political news, few are satisfied with its quality

The Pew Research Center study also found a gap between interest in news about local elections and the ability to access such coverage. Read More

Democrats thrown into chaos as they face tight deadline to replace Biden

President Biden upended the Democratic Party with his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Democrats now have just weeks to decide on a replacement candidate to formally nominate. Top ... Read More

In Today’s Issue

Reducing news to hard lines and side-taking leaves a lot of the story untold. Progress comes from challenging what we hear and considering different views. Read More

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Technologycategory SpaceX's Falcon 9 cleared by authorities to return to space, FAA says 2:49 AM UTC · Updated ago Technologycategory SpaceX's Falcon 9 cleared by authorities to return to space ... Read More

The Long Simmer of Political Violence in America

In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, some officials across the political spectrum called for de-escalation. American politics have grown ... a literal war inside the United States with teams of ... Read More

How Do We Turn Down the Heat in U.S. Politics?

Research suggests that balancing perspectives and seeking pragmatic solutions helps people stay respectful and engaged on an issue. Read More