U.S. Politics

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  Domestic Terrorism: A More Urgent Threat, but Weaker Laws

  Authorities dissuaded some extremists from traveling to Washington, and shared intelligence with Capitol Police,...

  • Posted January 8, 2021
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  Capitol Rioters Planned for Weeks in Plain Sight. The Police Weren’t Ready.

  Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was...

  • Posted January 8, 2021
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  Trump renames Skeel, González to fiscal board

  Completes appointment process for 7-member fiscal panel

  • Posted January 7, 2021
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  Fiscal Board Member Medina Seeks ‘Balance’ in Debt-Restructuring Negotiations

  Latest appointment to oversight board tells Caribbean Business he will ensure Puerto Rico’s interests...

  • Posted December 16, 2020
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  How Dozens of Trump’s Political Appointees Will Stay in Government After Biden Takes Over

  Documents show that officials appointed by Trump who’d otherwise lose their jobs under Biden...

  • Posted December 8, 2020
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  States With Few Coronavirus Restrictions Are Spreading the Virus Beyond Their Borders

  Lax states are attracting shoppers and students from stricter neighbors — and sending back...

  • Posted December 1, 2020
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  The Fight for Hispanic America in 2020 General Election

  Georgia, Pennsylvania and Nevada on everyone's mind

  • Posted November 5, 2020
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  ProPublica’s Guide to 2020 Election Laws and Lawsuits

  Regardless of who wins the presidency, courtroom battles seem almost certain. Here’s a layperson’s...

  • Posted November 4, 2020
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  Could Trump’s Success With Cuban American Voters Help Tip Florida His Way?

  Many Cuban Americans oppose steps the White House has taken against Cuba, but they...

  • Posted October 28, 2020
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  The Trump Virus

  When the dust settles, what is today known as the coronavirus will be known...

  • Posted October 15, 2020