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Alfred Richardson and Madison Davis made history in 1868 as the first black legislators in Athens, Georgia. More than 150 years later, efforts are underway to honor their groundbreaking service and examine the lasting impact of the backlash they faced.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a stern warning to military leadership, demanding Michigan National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. be used exclusively for America 250 celebrations and not for President Trump's controversial crime-fighting task force. The governor has threatened to pull all 161 Michigan troops if her conditions are not met.
The Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling Monday that dramatically expands presidential authority over federal regulatory agencies, overturning 90 years of precedent and potentially allowing presidents to fire agency heads and civil servants at will.
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that states may legally count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, provided they are postmarked by Election Day. The decision upholds a Mississippi law and could have implications for voting procedures nationwide.
The Supreme Court ruled that geofencing, a law enforcement technique allowing police to access tech company databases to identify individuals near crime scenes, violates Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to preserve state laws allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within days afterward, rejecting a Republican challenge that could have affected 18 states and territories.
While most American airports rely on federal Transportation Security Administration officers, a small but growing number use private contractors to screen passengers and baggage. The distinction often goes unnoticed by travelers moving through security checkpoints.
As the World Cup arrives in the Pacific Northwest, Indigenous communities are welcoming international fans through traditional ceremonies, music, and cultural presentations while educating visitors about the region's rich Native history.
Federal lawmakers have approved the most comprehensive housing bill in decades, marking a significant legislative effort to address the nation's ongoing affordability crisis. Housing policy expert Vincent Reina of the University of Pennsylvania provides insight into the landmark measure.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a critical new trade crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, sits completed but unopened after President Trump demanded ownership changes. The last-minute cancellation of its grand opening has left trucking officials and cross-border communities in limbo.
With Independence Day approaching, James Beard Award-winning chef Kenji López-Alt shares expert techniques for achieving perfectly cooked hot dogs, from quick air fryer methods to traditional grilling.
The Gonzalez family continues to grapple with devastating injuries and the long road to recovery half a decade after the deadly Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida, which claimed 98 lives in one of the deadliest building failures in American history.
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