Trump, Biden Present Contradictory Picture of Crime in US

Each candidate uses selected data points to portray America as either riddled with crime or increasingly safe for families. PHILADELPHIA—The city known as the cradle of liberty is awash in crime, former President Donald Trump told supporters in Philadelphia on June 22, promising to “bring law and order back to our streets” if reelected in

US Treasury Sanctions Kaspersky Leadership Team

The Russia-based company was earlier blocked from selling its products in the United States. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned 12 Kaspersky employees holding executive and leadership roles in the firm, citing “continued cybersecurity risks.” On June 20, the U.S. Department of Commerce banned Kaspersky from selling its anti-virus software and other cybersecurity

Federal Judge to Hear Arguments on Another Trump Gag Order

Special Counsel Jack Smith has sought a gag order against Trump concerning statements about law enforcement officers involved in the case. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has scheduled a hearing June 24 on prosecutors’ request to modify the conditions of release for former President Donald Trump in the Southern District of Florida, where he has

Judge in Documents Case to Hear Arguments on Trump Gag Order Request

Special Counsel Jack Smith has sought a gag order against Trump concerning statements about law enforcement officers involved in the case. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has scheduled a hearing June 24 on prosecutors’ request to modify the conditions of release for former President Donald Trump in the Southern District of Florida, where he has

‘Moderate’ Emerges as Favorite in Utah GOP Senate Primary to Replace Romney

Small city mayor gets former President Trump’s endorsement in June 25 contest against better-known, better-financed GOP veterans. The Utah Republican primary to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) once featured 11 hopefuls. But after most failed to qualify for the ballot before the state’s GOP convention in April, voters will see four names on

Here’s What You Need to Know About Colorado’s Primaries

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) makes her move, the state GOP chair faces scrutiny, and Democrat prepares to defend seat in evenly split district. The biggest move ahead of the June 25 Colorado congressional primaries was a district switch, and it happened months ago. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s (R-Colo.) decision to depart from Colorado’s Third District, on

Supreme Court Ruling Called ‘Life-Saving’ by Gun Control Advocates, Troubling for Gun Rights Groups

While gun control advocates hailed the decision, some Second Amendment advocates are concerned it may usher in red flag laws. The U.S. Supreme Court’s 8-to-1 ruling on June 21 upholding a federal law barring people under domestic restraining orders from owning guns has been hailed by gun control advocates, while gun rights advocates are split