Louisiana Has a Long History of Political Corruption

For decades, Louisiana lawmakers at all levels of government have been caught up in corruption allegations.

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Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting

Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.

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Hiker in Tennessee Who Picked Up a Venomous Snake Dies After Being Bitten

While thousands of people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year, deaths are uncommon, according to the authorities.

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Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Demand in Ukraine War, Aligning With Putin

President Trump’s break from a strategy agreed to with European allies could give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia an edge as talks to end the fighting continue.

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U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Right-Wing Outcry

The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.

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West Virginia to Send Hundreds of State National Guard Troops to D.C.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the state would send 300 to 400 troops to Washington to support Mr. Trump’s “initiative to restore cleanliness and safety” to the city.

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Trump Bows to Putin’s Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions

The net effect of the Alaska summit was to give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a free pass to continue his war against his neighbor indefinitely without further penalty, pending talks on a broader peace deal.

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Jeanine Pirro Takes on Prosecutor Role in Trump’s D.C. Crackdown

As the U.S. attorney in Washington, Jeanine Pirro is a central player in a clash that could define her legacy: the president’s takeover of local law enforcement.

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Trump’s Attempt to Make Museums Submit Feels Familiar

MAGA would fill museums with self-glorifying kitsch, the aesthetic lingua franca of all authoritarians.

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