Politics & Government News

2:30 PM on Wednesday, May 27

President Donald Trump took on the role of a small town mayor during his latest Cabinet meeting, spending 10 full minutes describing in great detail the various beautification projects underway around Washington, D.C. He highlighted efforts to fix fountains, power-wash pools and repair brick walkways

12:47 PM on Wednesday, May 27

12:24 PM on Wednesday, May 27

The story of D-Day has been told countless times

11:01 AM on Wednesday, May 27

Rep. Christian Menefee has defeated veteran Rep. Al Green in a generational Democratic primary runoff for a newly created congressional district following Republican redistricting

10:10 AM on Wednesday, May 27

9:27 AM on Wednesday, May 27

Ghana has started a voluntary repatriation program for its citizens as a reaction to anti-immigration tensions in South Africa

8:44 AM on Wednesday, May 27

South Africa's government and Afrikaner advocacy groups reject the notion of a humanitarian emergency affecting white people in the country

8:30 AM on Wednesday, May 27

U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war

8:08 AM on Wednesday, May 27

Judges at the International Criminal Court have set Nov. 30 as the start date for the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity

7:58 AM on Wednesday, May 27

U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded the number of refugee places available for white South Africans

7:34 AM on Wednesday, May 27

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5:59 AM on Wednesday, May 27

President Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S. This change has left many immigrants and attorneys confused and concerned

4:03 AM on Wednesday, May 27

President Donald Trump has been showcasing his influence in Republican primaries, recently endorsing Ken Paxton in Texas

11:33 PM on Tuesday, May 26

The mayor of Minneapolis says the police chief hired to oversee reforms after George Floyd’s killing has chosen to resign rather than face discipline for interfering with an investigation into his conduct

11:06 PM on Tuesday, May 26

President Donald Trump is congratulating Texas Sen. John Cornyn for having a “great career” while also congratulating the man who beat Cornyn in a primary with his endorsement

11:05 PM on Tuesday, May 26

Detainees in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history, an Associated Press Investigation has found

11:03 PM on Tuesday, May 26

A redistricting effort ahead of the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for millions of Americans

11:01 PM on Tuesday, May 26

The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones

7:42 AM on Tuesday, May 26