Why drones may start buzzing around the nation’s prisons

Biden's campaign mission: Take on Republicans — from a distance

The president is raising money and highlighting Democratic themes, but often sticking close to home when doing so

Why drones may start buzzing around the nation’s prisons

Prison staffing has grown so dire that governors in Florida and West Virginia have declared states of emergency in recent weeks.

Defiance by Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands cast shadow over Biden’s Pacific Summit

The administration pledges sweeteners to boost U.S-Pacific Island country ties.

Corey Lewandowski cuts deal on charge stemming from alleged unwanted sexual advances

Corey Lewandowski, who was Donald Trump's first campaign manager, allegedly touched a woman repeatedly at a Las Vegas charity dinner in 2021.

Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting

“What happened in Highland Park on July 4 was the result of deliberate choices made by certain members of the industry,” one attorney said.

‘Very concerned’ former Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces PAC, podcast

The former governor still had more than $10 million in his campaign account as of the most recent July filing.

States appeal dismissal of suit against U.S. archivist for refusing to certify ERA ratification

The states are seeking to have the Equal Rights Amendment published as part of the Constitution.

'This is a major, major storm': DeSantis warns residents to shelter in place as Hurricane Ian lurches towards Florida

DeSantis said Wednesday that while not everyone followed evacuation orders, most people heeded the warnings and are taking the threat seriously.

Biden and DeSantis hit pause on rancor during hurricane

Weeks away from the midterm election, the political adversaries cooperate to help Floridians prepare for devastation.

Newsom on Dems: ‘We have a messaging problem’

California's governor said Democrats could do a better job messaging on issues like crime.

U.S. Embassy in Moscow urges American citizens to leave Russia 'immediately'

The embassy warned that Russian-U.S. dual nationals could be conscripted by the Kremlin for military service.

The Oath Keeper trial enjoys the most D.C. jury selection process possible

Voir Dire meets This Town.

Number of millionaires soared during last year's stock rally

The IRS said it processed 387,840 returns showing seven-figure incomes by mid-July, compared with 274,879 during the same time last year.

Respiratory viruses resurface earlier than expected in kids

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Biden and DeSantis pledge 'close coordination' as Ian bears down

And the president took a dip in his favorability ratings this week.

Why Manchin backed off on his top priority

Facing the apparent limits of his leverage after 20 months exerting it over a 50-50 Senate, the West Virginia centrist strategically retreated on energy permitting.

Poll: Majority supports reforming electoral vote count law

A new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll finds voters want to strengthen the 19th-century Trump tried to exploit after the 2020 election.

Hill Dems' hottest leadership ticket: House No. 6

For the moment, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her top two lieutenants stay quiet about their futures, the vice chair race in the lower chamber is attracting major heat.

Opinion | Poor Kids Just Don’t Matter in American Politics

The demise of the expanded Child Tax Credit is a sad — and familiar — tale.

Putin’s Military Draft Is Unpopular. So What?

Putin isn’t the first Russian autocrat to spark protests with a mobilization. But history suggests it takes more than that to start a revolution.

Manchin back to the drawing board

AWS lobbyist returns to multi-client work

Stoney Burke has re-launched the Aquia Group, which he founded in 2018, and signed his former employer as one of its first new clients.

Maryland couple plead guilty in submarine secrets sale case

The country to which they were looking to sell the information has not been identified in court documents and was not disclosed in court.

Democrats brace for a national security brain drain

A combination of retirements and vulnerable seats could mean big changes on defense committees in the House.

Nuclear threats hang over Europe as weapons leaders gather in Brussels

Frontline nations that shipped arms to Ukraine want their stocks replenished quickly.

'Everything is pointing to Russia': U.S., EU officials on edge over pipeline explosions

U.S. officials downplayed the potential for immediate impacts from the leaks hobbling the two Nord Stream natural gas lines. But the incidents are adding to worries about winter.

Don't ‘gouge the American people,’ Biden warns oil industry as Ian nears

“This small, temporary storm impact on oil production provides no excuse — no excuse — for price increases at the pump,” Biden said.

Hurricane Ian knocks out power in Cuba

Ian made landfall in Cuba’s Pinar del Rio province.

Patients face barriers to routine care as doctors warn of ripple effects from broad abortion bans

Medical groups say the new laws are delaying patient access to a range of treatments.

Newsom squares off with the courts