The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he's endorsing Biden for reelection

Leading progressive, Sen. Bernie Sanders, has decided to forgo another presidential bid of his own and instead endorse President Joe Biden’s reelection

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Federal jury begins deliberating ComEd bribery case after prosecutors call four defendants ‘grand masters of corruption’

After six weeks of trial, 12 jurors are considering the merits of the case that ended former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s record-breaking grip on power.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 25, 2023

Axios interviews: What young Democrats want from a 2nd Biden campaign

"Young people right now are starving for a fighter, not just a talking head."

Axios · Apr 25, 2023

Trump legal team fails to stop jury from hearing separate sexual assault allegation

‘I turned around, and within seconds he was pushing me against the wall and forcing his tongue down my throat,’ Natasha Stoynoff wrote about alleged 2005 incident

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Changes planned for College Board's Black history class

The College Board says changes will be made to its new AP African American studies course, after critics said the agency bowed to political pressure and removed several topics from the framework, including the Black Lives Matter and slavery reparations movements

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

When is the E Jean Carroll rape lawsuit trial against Donald Trump?

After years of delays and denials, Donald Trump is finally having to answer to allegations that he raped the talkshow host and author E Jean Carroll

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

A proposed change to Pennsylvania’s voting laws could have a profound impact on the next election

The proposed change could cut down the time it takes to count mail ballots and avoid the delays of 2020

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Standoff endures over Montana transgender Democrat's remarks

A standoff has endured over whether Montana Republicans will let a transgender Democrat in the state House participate in proceedings

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Fake Craigslist ad costs New Hampshire man right to vote

A New Hampshire man who posted a fake Craigslist ad with a legislative candidate’s phone number on the day of the election has lost his right to vote

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

'Dark Brandon' meme makes an appearance on Biden's new campaign website

President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign team has embraced his darker alter ego — "Dark Brandon," featuring beaming red laser eyes. It shows up on error pages and T-shirts.

WEKU · Apr 25, 2023