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What Is the Espionage Act?

The federal court-authorized search of Trump’s Florida estate has brought renewed attention to the obscure...

Wyoming GOP Primary: Trump’s Influence on Liz Cheney’s Reelection Campaign

The state's congressional primary will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Unsealed Court Docs Show FBI Looking for Evidence Trump Violated Espionage Act

Here’s how the documents seized show possible wrongdoing.

Here’s How Government Docs Are Classified to Keep Sensitive Info Safe

There are several degrees of classification.

The US Military’s Approach To Curbing Online Extremism Within Its Ranks, Explained

The new rules prohibit any statement that advocates for “violence to achieve goals that are...

Why Don’t Facts Change Minds? A Researcher In Human Development Explains

Here’s a look into research that explains why it’s natural to resist changing your mind...

MIT Researcher: Respectful Conversations About Abortion Lead To Positive Outcomes

Kate W. Isaacs, a lecturer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says thoughtful talks between abortion-rights...

Don’t Be Too Quick to Blame Social Media for America’s Polarization – Cable News Has Bigger Effect, Study Finds

The study tracked the TV news consumption habits of tens of thousands of American adults...

Cigarette Ads Aggressively Target Kids in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, New Study Finds

The tactics included displaying cigarettes near snacks, sweets, and sugary drinks.

FBI Raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago: What Were Agents Looking For?

The Presidential Records Act, first passed in 1978, governs what happens to presidents' documents.

US Has Declared Monkeypox a National Health Emergency. Here’s What That Means.

An epidemiologist from the University of Richmond explains.

Expert: Climate Bill Could Short-Circuit EV Tax Credits

The bill, which needs House approval, requires that new electric vehicles meet stringent sourcing requirements...