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How a lobsterman's privacy fight reached SCOTUS — and could ripple far beyond the water: 'Ain't over yet'

Frank Thompson calls GPS tracking on his lobster boat a 24/7 "ankle bracelet" after the Supreme Court declined to hear his Fourth Amendment case.

California faces unlikely tax revolt amid billions in illegal immigrant healthcare costs

California Medicaid costs drive Gavin Newsom's new health insurance tax, but doctors and insurers sue claiming it violates Proposition 35.

MAP IT: DOJ illegal voting crackdown sweeps 17 states as razor-thin elections face scrutiny

The Justice Department charged 64 foreign nationals across 17 states with noncitizen voting and voter registration fraud in roughly five weeks.

Flock executive defends crime-fighting cameras as ACLU attorney questions company's motives amid backlash

Flock Safety touts dramatically higher crime clearance rates in cities using its cameras, but the ACLU raises serious privacy and constitutional concerns.

Republicans want Abdul El-Sayed to be the main character of the midterms. He's happy to oblige

Michigan's Senate race has become a battle over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed

Nonpartisan state Supreme Court elections are being put to the test in Montana

Montana's voters are set to decide a ballot proposal that would enshrine nonpartisan judicial elections in the state constitution

‘Big Balls’ of DOGE fame gives exclusive look at new Trump mission to overhaul government

Edward Coristine reveals plans to make passport applications fully digital through America.gov, the AI-powered platform replacing thousands of sites.

Hollywood jobs flee overseas as Congress scrambles to stop production exodus — with Trump's blessing

A bipartisan bill aims to create a federal film tax credit to stop movie and TV production from fleeing overseas to Europe and Canada.

Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised

NYC councilwoman blasts Mamdani over Italian Heritage Month post praising ‘communist’

Vickie Paladino slammed Zohran Mamdani for honoring a congressman with Communist Party ties during Italian Heritage Month, calling it propaganda.

Minnesota GOP chair blasts progressive group over KKK-themed sign shown during Black House speaker's remarks

Sunrise Movement Twin Cities said it disrupted a Minnesota Republican Party fundraiser, displaying a "RepubliKKKan Party" banner during Lisa Demuth's remarks.

Trump announces immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

President Donald Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire, but his recent deal easing Russian diesel exports drew sharp criticism from Kyiv.

WATCH: CDC director discusses US government response to Russian plague concerns: 'We are protected'

CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz says the agency is monitoring travelers from Siberia amid concerns about a pneumonic plague outbreak in Russia.

Rescue expert warns FlyDubai hijacking attempt shows US, allies are ‘playing checkers’ against terror threat

Bryan Stern, a 9/11 first responder and rescue expert, warns the FlyDubai hijacking exposes how far behind Western counterterrorism strategy has fallen.

Hurricane Isaias’ devastating aftermath comes into focus in striking images

Photos and video capture the hurricane's devastating aftermath as flooded streets, damaged homes and scattered debris reveal the storm's full impact.