2026Talks

The nation is divided by a citizen's killing by an ICE officer, a group of Senate Republicans buck Trump on a Venezuela war powers vote and the House votes to extend ACA insurance subsidies.

Minneapolis Mayor demands ICE leave, after woman is shot. Minnesota officials testify on fraud investigations and a new Republican-led January 6th panel makes plans for its first hearing.

Five years after the January 6th riot, watchdogs warn that disputes over voter data, mail-in ballot rules, could hamper smooth and fair midterms. They say misinformation is still undermining confidence in American elections.

Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to federal drug-trafficking charges. US officials debate the value and future of the Venezuela operation and MN Gov. Tim Walz drops his re-election bid.

Americans are reacting to military operations in oil-rich Venezuela, and wondering what comes next. Maryland prepares for a political battle over redistricting and the now former NYC mayor vetoes a bill designed to lower rents.

Zohran Mamdani becomes 111th Mayor of New York City, President Donald Trump ends National Guard deployments and Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums increase after subsidies expire.

Voting rights fluctuated this year amid demands from President Trump. The future of clean energy looks uncertain as federal funding cuts take hold and student loan borrowers prepare for wage garnishment.

Civil-rights advocates warn of expanding surveillance, families weigh new adoption supports, farmers face uncertainty from shifting federal ag policies and attacks on Venezuela ordered by President Trump are raising international tensions.

Trump meets with Ukraine's Zelensky in pursuit of a peace deal, while faith leaders hold vigils for detained immigrants. Iowans face losing health insurance and college education has become a major indicator of party support.

Domestic violence allegations against a Cincinnati ICE supervisor, new concerns over online surveillance, and disputes over federal aid highlight growing questions about accountability and who benefits from government power.