Russia hands down first prison term for anti-war remarks

A court in Moscow has sentenced a municipal council member to seven years in prison for his remarks opposing the war in Ukraine

Georgia’s Abrams raises $22 million in 2 months, far outpacing Kemp

Abrams announced Friday that her direct campaign and its associated One Georgia committee raised $22 million during the two months ended June 30 and together had $18.5 million in cash on hand.

Trump White House counsel Cipollone meets with Jan. 6 panel

He had been a sought-after witness after bombshell testimony revealed his apparently desperate and last-ditch efforts to prevent Trump's actions during the Capitol riot.

Wisconsin Supreme Court disallows absentee ballot drop boxes

The ruling has critical implications in the 2024 presidential race, in which Wisconsin will again be among a handful of battleground states.

Robust June jobs report clouds outlook for U.S. economy

The figures the government released Friday spotlighted the sharp divide between the healthy labor market and the rest of the economy.

NY gun license applicants will have to share social media accounts for review

Under the law, applicants have to provide local officials with a list of current and former social media accounts from the previous three years.

Inflation pushed 71 million people into poverty since Ukraine war

Democrats want to tax high earners to protect Medicare solvency

Also, an emerging Schumer-Manchin compromise aims to lower prescription drug costs.

Yellowstone floods reveal forecasting flaws in warming world

As extreme weather events happen more frequently, there will be many more chances to get it wrong.

G-20 diplomats struggle for unity on Ukraine, war’s impact

Consensus was elusive amid deepening East-West splits driven by China and Russia on one side and the United States and Europe on the other.