Politics

Eric Trump begins witness testimony in New York civil fraud trial

Eric Trump Jr. has began testifying, and follows his brother, Donald Trump Jr. Both are defendants in the trial that accuses them of committing fraud.

Rep. George Santos survives effort to expel him from the House

Rep. George Santos survived a vote to expel him from the House as most Republicans and 31 Democrats opted to withhold punishment while his criminal trial and a House Ethics Committee probe proceed.

Young progressive Democrats are splitting from the party on Israel

The Democratic Party is confronting internal divisions over the special relationship between the U.S. and Israel after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war exposed political differences.

Trump family to take the witness stand in New York civil fraud trial

Former President Donald Trump and his three eldest children will testify before a New York judge over the next two weeks.

It takes lots of money to win elections. Here's what you need to know

Elections are becoming more expensive as candidates vie for voters' attention. But there are strict rules about how money is raised, how it can be used and how to prove you're following the laws.

Biden won't be on New Hampshire's ballot. Some Democrats still want to give him a win

The 'Write In Biden' effort serves as a workaround for the DNC's new primary calendar so that N.H. can keep its first-in-the-nation primary, while still giving Biden a strong showing in the election.

Why didn’t the Seattle City Council members currently running vote for Mayor Bruce Harrell?

House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds

Democrats want Israel and Ukraine funding to be linked together. House Republicans are proposing a standalone bill with roughly $14 billion for Israel offset with cuts to the Internal Revenue Service.