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Under normal circumstances, Trump's criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would disqualify him from getting access to classified information.

RealPage, Inc. provides software that lets landlords keep rental prices high. The Justice Department cried foul on the price-fixing practice.

How did this lifelong Democrat go full MAGA? A scholar of populism finds some answers in the 'manosphere' podcasts credited with helping Trump win, such as those hosted by Theo Von and Joe Rogan.

With a history of presidential polls getting it wrong sometimes very wrong how did this year's polling fare? Some US pollsters did better, but a Brazilian pollster did the best.

Southeast Asia's most populous nation is seeking a role as a regional leader it may look more to Beijing than Washington to help that happen.

The fate of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lies in the balance.

The Democrats' loss of the White House has provoked major soul-searching among party members. A scholar recommends a review of history to avoid catastrophizing.

Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to Ukraine. But talk of a 'deal' has led to questions over Trump's commitment to Kyiv.

A history course created amid the upheaval of the Black Lives Matter movement invites students to have honest conversations about race. Now in its seventh year, it uses music to build bridges.

The number of book bans in the US has soared in recent years. A new study shines light on which types of books and authors are the main targets.