The stalemate on Capitol Hill continues as the government shutdown enters its 15th day. Progressive lawmakers Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participate in a CNN town hall.

• Shutdown-related firings begin: More than 4,000 federal employees have been given layoff notices as the shutdown is ongoing ...

In March, six days after Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and nine of his colleagues voted with Republicans to keep the ...

Politico reported Tuesday on a series of vile messages shared by prominent members of Young Republican groups that included racist, antisemitic and violent comments and praise of Adolf Hitler.

In a nation founded on a revolt against tyranny, the notion of American troops being sent onto domestic streets has always ...

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s name isn’t on the ballot this year, but California’s upcoming special election will likely hinge on how voters view him.