FBI says homicide rates fell in 2023

Washington — Nationwide homicides have decreased by 13%, according to data released by the FBI Quarterly Crime Report, which exhibits a downward tick in violent crime across the U.S.  The data indicates a 6% decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022. Notably, cities with populations greater than 1

California holds special election today for Kevin McCarthy’s seat

McCarthy’s retirement and GOP House majority GOP House majority slims further as McCarthy announces retirement 04:13 Washington — Voters in California’s 20th district are going to the polls Tuesday to fill the vacancy left by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, as House Republicans eagerly await an additional vote in the chamber after his departure late

California special election for Kevin McCarthy’s seat to go to runoff

McCarthy’s retirement and GOP House majority GOP House majority slims further as McCarthy announces retirement 04:13 Washington — CBS News projects the U.S. House special election in California’s 20th congressional district will go to a runoff to fill the vacancy left by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Republican State Assembly member Vince Fong advanced to the runoff,

Access to early voting has seen major expansion since 2000, report says

Washington — Around 97% of eligible voters can vote ahead of Election Day this year, marking a major change from just a couple decades ago, according to a report released Tuesday by the Center for Election Innovation & Research, with experts saying the increased early access bolsters election integrity and protects against misinformation. In 2000, just 40%

Ohio’s Republican establishment takes on Trump loyalists in tonight’s Senate primary

A contentious Republican primary for an Ohio Senate seat has become a divisive proxy race between Trump loyalists and the state’s more traditional conservatives. The three candidates vying for the chance to unseat Democratic incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown are Secretary of State Frank LaRose, state Sen. Matt Dolan and businessman Bernie Moreno. Moreno has garnered