Politics

Politics Sep 30

The US Citizenship Test: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and Why Pass Rates Vary So Much by State

The naturalization exam trips up thousands of applicants every year, and where you live can shape your odds. Here's how the test works and how to prepare.

5 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

DACA in 2026: Who Qualifies, What Work Rights Remain, and the Paths Still Open

Roughly 535,000 Dreamers still hold DACA protections and work permits, but a federal appeals court ruling has left the program's future in the hands of the Supreme Court. Here is where things stand and what recipients should do now.

6 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

Follow the Money: How American Campaigns Are Really Funded

American elections cost billions, but the money doesn't come from where most voters think. Here's how the system actually works, and how to see who's funding your candidates.

5 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

The Voter Registration Maze: Deadlines, Rules, and How to Check Your Status in All 50 States

Voter registration rules vary wildly from state to state, and missing a deadline can cost you your vote. Here is how the system works, where the traps are, and how to confirm you are on the rolls.

5 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

The H-1B Lottery in 2026: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Before Filing

The H-1B filing season is more expensive and more scrutinized than ever. Here's how the lottery works, what it costs, and how to avoid the mistakes that sink applications.

5 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

Solar Power Overtakes Coal in US as Trump Fails to Halt Clean Energy Shift

Solar energy now produces more electricity than coal in the United States, a milestone that persists despite President Trump's efforts to prop up aging coal plants.

2 min read Live Science

Politics Sep 30

Andy Burnham Pledges Electoral Reform Fight in Next Election Campaign

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says he will make changing Britain's voting system a central campaign promise in the next general election.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 30

Trump's Coal Rescue Fails as Solar Overtakes Coal in US Energy Race

Solar power now outproduces coal in the US, and experts say the shift is irreversible regardless of federal intervention.

2 min read Live Science

Politics Sep 30

Tel Aviv Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia Over Suspected Terror Incident

An Israeli source says a flight from Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia over a suspected terror incident, a rare event between the two countries.

2 min read ABC News

Politics Sep 30

New York Prosecutors Reopen Investigation Into Alleged Rape at Cornell University

New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University, reviving a case that had stalled amid questions about how the school handled the complaint.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 30

Democrats Demand Protections After Court Backs Third Country Deportations

Democratic lawmakers are pushing back after a federal court ruling cleared the way for third country deportations, calling the decision indefensible and demanding new legal safeguards.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 30

Apple Faces Pressure to Explain Trump Admin Role in ICE-Tracking App Removals

Apple is under scrutiny after removing apps that let users track ICE activity, with critics demanding to know whether the Trump administration pressured the company.

2 min read Ars Technica

Politics Sep 30

Trump and Tech CEOs Agree to Voluntary AI Safety Standards at White House

President Trump and top artificial intelligence executives agreed to voluntary safety standards during a White House meeting, sidestepping new federal regulations for now.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 30

Watchdog Says White House Broke Anti-Propaganda Law With Taxpayer-Funded Ads

A government watchdog alleges the Trump administration used taxpayer money to run promotional ads that violate federal anti-propaganda laws.

2 min read Ars Technica

Politics Sep 30

Trump Renames AI as 'Super Intelligence' in Executive Order, Tech CEOs Sign Separate Pact

President Trump signed an executive order rebranding artificial intelligence as "Super Intelligence," while major tech companies signed their own separate accord on the same day.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 30

Ethics Expert Says Taxpayers Foot Bill for Trump's New Border Ads

An ethics expert says American taxpayers are funding President Trump's new political-style ads, raising questions about the use of public money for messaging.

2 min read CBS News

Politics Sep 30

Oil Prices Rise After Trump Denies Report of Sanctions Relief Offer to Iran

Brent crude climbed to $103.09 a barrel after President Trump called an Axios report about sanctions relief for Iran a "HOAX," while Qatar pushes for peace talks.

2 min read CNBC Top

Politics Sep 30

Treasury to Auto-Enroll Children in Trump Accounts Starting Oct. 1

New Treasury rules would automatically enroll millions of children in Trump Accounts, potentially adding 60 million accounts in 2026.

2 min read CNBC Top

Politics Sep 30

Federal Law Protecting College Students From Sexual Abuse Faces Renewal Fight

The federal law requiring colleges to report sexual violence on campus is up for renewal, and advocates say weakening it would leave students unprotected.

2 min read NPR News

Politics Sep 30

Trump Hosts AI Summit, Says Tech Giants Signed Safety Pledge

President Trump said leaders from OpenAI, Nvidia, Meta and Google signed a "morally binding" agreement making them responsible for the safety of their own AI systems.

2 min read BBC US