Election Officials Behind the Scenes — The People Who Run Elections: A Day in the Life
Long before ballots are counted, local election officials are doing the unglamorous work that makes counting possible.
National News
United States reporting on votes, executive actions, rulings, appointments and state decisions with national reach, filed with dates and sources.
How Does the National Weather Service Work: How the National Weather Service Issues Warnings
Each severe weather alert carries a precise meaning set by one agency. Knowing the difference between a watch and a warning can change what you do next.
Why Do Gas Prices Vary by State: Why Gas Prices Vary So Much by State
Cross a state line and the pump price can jump, even though the fuel is largely the same. Taxes, rules, and geography explain most of the gap.
Who Owns the National Debt: What Is the National Debt and Who Owns It?
The national debt is the running total of what the federal government owes its lenders. It is held by the government itself, private investors, and foreign countries.
How Congress Kills a Federal Rule Without Writing New Law
The Congressional Review Act's power sits in a 60-day clock and a 10-hour Senate debate cap, not in the vote itself.
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General 50-49
An overnight party-line vote elevates the president's former personal criminal defense lawyer to run the Justice Department over unanimous Democratic opposition.