Taiwan has been investing in a new air defense system, as the US takes similar steps against a backdrop of increased pressure from China. NHK World's Sekiya Satoshi explains why everyone is focused on ...

The gubernatorial contest in this historically blue state could be the sleeper, if there is one, this Election Day.

Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and ...

The GOP continues to shoulder most of the shutdown blame in the polls, only stiffening the Democratic resolve to keep up the ...

If the shutdown continues into Wednesday, which lawmakers believe is almost certain, it will shatter that record, set during ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who told reporters on Monday that there won't be changes to the Senate rule any time soon.

Jack Ciattarelli, a former state legislator endorsed by President Donald Trump, is trying to become New Jersey’s first Republican governor since 2018. He faces U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat in ...

There were dancers, costumes and champagne — a wonderful celebration where the theme was apparently gross income inequality,” ...

California voters are deciding whether to change their state’s congressional district boundaries to favor Democrats ...

The government shutdown is set to become the longest ever on Wednesday if Congress doesn't reach a deal before then.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi attacked President Donald Trump as the worst person alive and a "vile creature" in an interview ...

The internal watchdog for the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency is being removed from his role, four people familiar with ...