Trial begins of 4 accused of helping Russia sow political division in U.S.

Tampa, Fla. — The trial began in Florida Tuesday of four activists accused of illegally acting as Russian agents to help the Kremlin sow political discord and interfere in U.S. elections. All four are or were affiliated with the African People’s Socialist Party and Uhuru Movement, which has locations in St. Petersburg, Florida, and St.

Judge Rules RFK Jr. Will Remain on Presidential Ballot in Michigan

Kennedy had said a vote for him in battleground states would be a spoiler that could potentially draw votes away from Trump, and wanted his name removed. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must remain on the November ballot in the battleground state of Michigan, despite suspending his campaign and endorsing former President Donald

Federal officials tout extreme heat protections, but workers want more

Clarksburg, California — On a sunny August morning in this agricultural town, before temperatures soared to 103 degrees, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra stood outside the small public library. He came to talk about the Biden administration’s efforts to protect farmworkers from extreme heat and wildfire smoke, two emerging public health issues