A recent survey of over 500 political scientists suggests growing concern that democracy in the United States may be facing a decline. The study, conducted by Bright Line Watch, asked experts to rate the current state of American democracy on a scale from 0 (complete dictatorship) to 100 (perfect democracy).
The man who killed 23 people in a racist attack targeting “Mexican” shoppers at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, was sentenced to 23 consecutive life sentences after pleading guilty in state court on Monday morning. Patrick Crusius accepted a plea deal offered by the El Paso District
On Tuesday, Ron DeSantis was elected governor of Florida, securing a victory fueled by the strong support of President Donald Trump and his supporters. This political backing, along with a focus on the state’s economy and community well-being, was key to his success. DeSantis, a staunch advocate of Trump’s policies,
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday, permitting the continuation of deportations based on claims that the individuals involved are Venezuelan gang members. The 5-4 decision saw conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett joining the three liberal justices in dissent. The case focused
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reinstate federal funds previously allocated to the state of Maine, after they were suspended following a dispute between former President Donald Trump and Maine Governor Janet Mills regarding the participation of transgender athletes in school sports. U.S. District
The Kennedy Center has been ordered to pay more than $250,000 in legal fees to musician Chuck Redd. This came after a Washington, D.C., judge dismissed the arts center’s lawsuit against him. Redd, a jazz vibraphonist and drummer, canceled the annual Christmas Eve performance he had hosted at the Kennedy
Andrew Tate’s legal battle is putting his political connections in the United States to the test. After President Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, Tate confidently declared that “the Tates will be free,” reflecting his expectation that his political connections in the United States could help him
Cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater facilities across the United States are raising new concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the possibility that Iran-linked hackers are using cyber operations as another front in the conflict. Recent attacks affected water facilities in several states, including Minnesota, where local communities experienced