An explanation of the polar vortex that's right now making Chicago colder than the Arctic. New polls find most Americans are worried about climate change, but few would pay more than a dollar a month to fix it. The goal was to address the global scientific community through
Trump's shutdown cost the US economy $6 billion—more than the $5.7 billion ransom he demanded for his wall. Some federal contractors lost their health insurance during the shutdown, and fear losing it again if a second shutdown happens. Why more Americans will never retire: Among other
During the 2016 presidential campaign and transition, Donald J. Trump and at least 17 campaign officials and advisers had contacts with Russian nationals and WikiLeaks, or their intermediaries. Trump ends his hostage negotiations, signing a stopgap spending bill that will reopen the government for the next three weeks, allowing 800,
Amid economic turmoil in Venezuela, protestors are calling for President Nicolás Maduro to step down. The leader of the country's legislative body, Juan Guaidó, who has argued last year's elections were rigged by Maduro, has publicly assumed the presidency, and has now been backed by the
Kamala Harris announced yesterday that she’s running for president, becoming the third senator expected to enter the 2020 race, alongside Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren. The problem isn’t that Harris was an especially bad prosecutor. She made positive contributions as well—encouraging education and reentry programs for ex-
In a bombshell new revelation, federal law enforcement officers say Trump directed Cohen to lie under oath to Congress about ongoing negotiations for a Moscow Trump Tower—even as Trump told the public he had no business dealings in Russia. The House Intelligence committee says it will investigate. Related: In
House Speaker Pelosi asks President Trump to postpone his State of the Union address, currently slated for January 29. Aides want Trump to use the speech to move public opinion to his side. Privately, Trump’s expressing frustration. A suicide bombing claimed by the Islamic State kills at least 16
Yesterday, Theresa May's Brexit deal lost by a 230-vote margin—the worst defeat in the history of the House of Commons—sparking a no-confidence vote against May today. If she loses, it could mean another general election. In his senate confirmation hearing, Trump's attorney
Last year, President Trump repeatedly suggested a move equal to destroying NATO: the withdrawal of the United States. “Even discussing the idea of leaving NATO—let alone actually doing so—would be the gift of the century for Putin.” Eighteen other reasons the President of the United States may be
Compared to 2017, fewer nations last year experienced a decline in democracy—and 48 countries even improved. "You respect our president, and you pray for our president." Inside a firearms training program for teachers. The President visits the southern border in Texas today accompanied by an unusual guest:
