Crowded NJ Democratic Primary Tests Party Direction
Shown from left are Tom Malinowski, Analilia Mejia and Tahesha Way, some of the 11 Democrats on the ballot in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special primary election on Thursday.
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Officials Propose Citizenship Question for 2030 Census Field Test
New U.S. citizens recite the Pledge of Allegiance during their naturalization ceremony in Mount Vernon, Va., in 2022. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Participants in this year's field test of the 2030 census may be asked about their U.S. citizenship status, the Trump administration revealed Thursday.
Xi Holds Same-Day Calls with Trump and Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Iran and other major global issues in separate calls with United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Chinese and US accounts released Wednesday. The calls came as Beijing seeks to solidify relations with Moscow while managing tensions with Washington over trade, Taiwan, and international security.
US Proposes Critical Minerals Trade Bloc
US Vice President JD Vance announced plans to establish a critical minerals trade bloc with allies and partners, proposing coordinated price floors as Washington escalates efforts to loosen China's grip on materials crucial to advanced manufacturing.
Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Trump Assassination
Ryan Routh was given life in prison on Wednesday as punishment for his attempted assassination of Donald Trump in the run-up to the 2024 US presidential election. Routh, who was found guilty last September on five criminal counts, was sentenced at the US District Court in Fort Pierce, Florida, by Judge Aileen Cannon.
ICE to Reduce Officers in Minnesota Amid Scrutiny
The Trump administration said it was drawing down the number of immigration enforcement officers deployed in Minnesota, following weeks of unrest in Minneapolis where 2 people have been killed in altercations with US immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents.
Washington Post Announces Major Layoffs
The Washington Post on Wednesday began implementing large-scale job cuts at the newspaper. In a statement, the Post said it was "taking a number of difficult but decisive actions today for our future, in what amounts to a significant restructuring across the company."
Judge bars warrantless ICE arrests in Oregon absent flight risk
Law enforcement officers look out from a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility Oct. 21, 2025, in Portland, Ore. Jenny Kane/AP hide caption toggle caption Jenny Kane/AP PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. U.S.
Watchdog: Trump's EPA Files Record-Low Lawsuits Against Polluters
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin speaking at EPA headquarters in 2025. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images North America The Environmental Protection Agency enforces the country's environmental laws.
Probe into Judge Mark Wolf Ended by Retirement
Former U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf, pictured here, retired last year. Newly released records show a misconduct inquiry was underway that was terminated when he retired.
Supreme Court Clears California’s Midterm Congressional Map
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles during a 2025 campaign event on Proposition 50. Voters approved the ballot measure, allowing the state's Democratic leaders to temporarily replace the state's congressional map to help Democrats win five additional U.S. House seats.
HRW: 2025 could be tipping point for global human rights
The year 2025 may come to be seen as a "tipping point" when democratic institutions were severely damaged and human rights suffered as a result, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).