Politics and Government News

Iran calls Natanz atomic site blackout 'nuclear terrorism'
Iran on Sunday described a blackout at its underground Natanz atomic facility an act of “nuclear terrorism,” raising regional tensions as world powers and Tehran continue to negotiate over its tattered nuclear deal.
Maryland lawmakers override vetoes on sweeping police reform
Maryland lawmakers voted Saturday to override Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's vetoes of three far-reaching police reform measures that supporters say are needed to increase accountability and restore public trust.
‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded on Jan. 6; new details of riot response are revealed
New details from the deadly riot of Jan. 6 are in a previously undisclosed document prepared by the Pentagon for internal use. It adds another layer of understanding about the state of fear and panic while the insurrection played out.
50 years later, the legacy of U.S.-China 'pingpong diplomacy' faces challenges
April 10 marks the 50th anniversary of when U.S. table tennis players first visited China in a diplomatic breakthrough. But today, the political winds have shifted — in both countries.
Gaetz associate to plead guilty to 6 counts, cooperate with investigators
A former Florida politician who is a key figure in the investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz will plead guilty to sex trafficking of a minor and other offenses and has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators.
Carnahan faces GOP leadership challenge from state Sen. Koran
Jennifer Carnahan faces a challenge from state Sen. Mark Koran in her attempt to serve another term at the helm of the Republican Party of Minnesota.