While 54% of voters back deporting undocumented immigrants, a majority say Trump’s enforcement methods are unfair and excessive, per a new Times/Siena poll.
Judge Michael Nachmanoff, a former federal public defender with a reputation for fairness, is presiding over the politically charged James Comey trial.
A U.S. attorney known as a Trump loyalist is leading a high-profile government prosecution, raising concerns about impartiality and political influence.
In a rare 2025 interview, retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy reflects on democracy, the Court’s future, and his own enduring legacy.
Former FBI Director James Comey appears in court amid a politically charged indictment that has raised serious concerns about the independence of the Justice Department.
As Trumpism intensifies in 2025, civil society—comprising local organizations, universities, and community groups—is emerging as a powerful, decentralized force to defend democracy from the ground up.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a high-stakes case over Illinois’ mail-in ballot policy, with nationwide implications for how votes are counted after Election Day.
Residents in Oakland, California, are sounding the alarm as illegal dumping reaches epidemic levels, turning streets into trash-strewn eyesores and health hazards.
Civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson denounces President Trump’s efforts to reshape Smithsonian museums, stating it’s ‘dishonorable’ to stay silent as America’s historical narrative is politicized.
The National Guard has been deployed in multiple U.S. cities in 2025 under President Trump, sparking debate over its evolving domestic role.