Top US Adviser in Beijing Amid Military, Economic Tensions

Jake Sullivan’s trip comes amid China’s hostile behavior against the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan. The U.S.’s top security aide arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit during which the world’s two largest economies seek to engage diplomatically amid China’s recent aggression—and U.S. condemnation thereof—in the South China Sea. White House national security adviser

How Will RFK Jr.’s Backing of Trump Impact the Presidential Election?

Opinions vary on whether Kennedy suspending his campaign in select states will benefit the former president, help Harris, or have minimal impact. In a presidential race that could be decided by a slim margin in a handful of swing states, the campaigns and supporters of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are

Georgia Judge Disqualifies 4 Independent, Third-Party Candidates From November Ballot

A Georgia administrative judge has recommended denying four independent and third-party candidates from appearing on the ballot in November’s election. The recommendations, handed down on Aug. 26 by Judge Michael Malihi, pave the way to disqualify independents Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West, as well as the Green Party’s Jill Stein and the Party

Rural School Districts Within US National Forests Brace for Funding Loss

The Secure Rural Schools program has funded schools in more than 700 counties across 41 states, but the money is never guaranteed longterm. A financial crisis is looming in rural school districts across the country that many people have never heard of, say local officials. Communities in 700-plus counties and 41 U.S. states with federally