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Government & Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

Kamala Harris speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

Homelessness is rising fast among a surprising group: Infants and toddlers

Teacher Herb Hickey holds a baby while she drinks from a bottle.

The city where traffic fatalities vanished

Aerial view of Hoboken, New Jersey.

Immigration enforcement gets closer and closer to schools. The effects are wide-reaching.

US Border Patrol / ICE agents detain a person near Roosevelt High School during dismissal time as federal immigration enforcement actions sparked protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026.

Small modular reactors, big dreams: Ontario’s nuclear pitch

An aerial view of the Darlington Nuclear Plant.

Military

Industry trends driving vehicle innovation in defense

Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle configured for mine and route clearance by Milrem Robotics, at the Eurosatory Defense and Security expo, on June 21, 2024 in France.

Military

Battling fatigue: Why veterans are at risk for hormone imbalance

Paratroopers getting ready to be deployed.

Military

Most military spouses have relocated at least once—here are their most common challenges

A man in camo and a young girl moving boxes into a house.

Military

How does the VA support the nearly half of veterans who are 65 and older?

An older veteran saluting with an American flag waving in the background.

Military

Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens

A man is seated against a backdrop of a military dog tag and an American flag.

Politics

Government & Politics

Latinas hold more state legislature seats than ever before

Sade Elhawary, left, cheers during her campaign kickoff for 2024 for California Assembly District 57

Government & Politics

Without AmeriCorps rural communities will lose essential social services

Americorps reading tutor Kelly Meany, L, gives one-on-one reading instructions to 7-year-old 2nd grader Madissen Moody at C.W. Harris Elementary School in D.C where Corps members play a huge role in DC public schools, teaching kids to read and acting as role models, on Friday, September 19, 2014

Government & Politics

Are local officials duty-bound to certify elections? Arizona ruling creates new doubt

Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd, center, bows her head in prayer during the inauguration of the Southern Arizona Regional Border Operations Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Government & Politics

Texas lawmakers hear concerns about bill to require proof of citizenship for voting

A voting site is seen within the SpaceX projects area in Brownsville, Texas, on May 3, 2025.

Government & Politics

Trump is targeting sanctuary cities. But what is a sanctuary city, anyway?

People hold signs in support of sanctuary city mayors outside the U.S. capitol, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

World

The countries where you can still buy European residency, and what it actually costs in 2026

Aerial city view of Budapest in Hungary.

The 'Plan B passport' boom: How political uncertainty is driving a record surge in Americans seeking European residency

A Portuguese visa vignette on a passport with the European Union symbol.

Portugal Golden Visa: Approvals down, family permits up in 2024

Panoramic view of the capital of Madeira island Funchal, Portugal.

International

How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

Woman walking outdoors wearing a hat and talking on cell phone.

Small modular reactors, big dreams: Ontario’s nuclear pitch

An aerial view of the Darlington Nuclear Plant.

News

'Self-driving' cars are changing Utah roads—sometimes with fatal consequences, lawsuit alleges

The site of a fatal crash that happened along Interstate 15, in the area of 14800 South in Draper.

Government & Politics

This year, investment in rural votes isn't just at the top of the ticket

An election polling station with a "Vote Here"/"Vote Aqui" sign.

Government & Politics

California companies wrote their own gig worker law, but enforcement is minimal

Ride-share drivers of the California Gig Workers Union rallying outside of the Supreme Court of California.

Government & Politics

Rideshare's impact on voting, by the numbers

Illustration of a woman getting out of a ride to vote.

Government & Politics

Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and the 10 political pages spending the most on Facebook to court your vote

Illustration of hand holding phone with portraits of Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., J.D. Vance, and Tim Walz.

News

Healthcare history: How U.S. health coverage got this bad

Conceptual image of American healthcare where a stethoscope is on top of a U.S. flag.

News

Election Day rideshare data indicates where, how, and when Americans get to the polls

Illustration of pink map of U.S with white check mark symbolizing elections.

Government & Politics

What Trump's second term as U.S. president might mean for financial markets

Secret service agents stand guard around presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Social Issues

Landlines may seem obsolete, but people in these states pick up their home phones the most

An older man speaking on landline phone.

Government & Politics

Wisconsin legalized ballot drop boxes, but some local officials are fighting them

An absentee ballot dropbox in downtown Madison.