They lost their work permits and their legal status. Returning to Haiti is still ‘unimaginable’

Approximately 350,000 Haitians and Syrians who have remade their lives in the United States are now at a crossroads. Their work permits and legal status have expired, yet their home countries haven’t ...

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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing

The real test of El-Sayed’s and progressives’ strength will now come in a November matchup against Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination.

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Western states face more water cutbacks as Colorado River shrinks

After years of battles over its use — and a long-running drought — states that rely on the Colorado River are facing the prospect of further cutbacks. Years of gridlock among the states prompted the f...

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Why states want to change 'Sell By' labels on food

Changes are coming to the commonly used sell-by dates on groceries in at least one state. PBS News multiplatform reporter Tim McPhillips spoke to two experts to get their take on the food labels and h...

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The science behind using the arts to combat loneliness and social isolation

A new program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is using the arts to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Paul Solman reports on prescriptions for art instead of medicine for our series at the intersec...

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Paid early access to Trump's posts raises insider trading questions

President Trump is selling early access to his social media posts. Truth Social launched a subscription service giving a first look at posts from the president. The price tag is reportedly up to $100,...

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How satellites and AI cameras are detecting wildfires before they get out of control

This year is becoming one of the worst for U.S. wildfires in at least a decade. There have been more fires and more acreage burned at this point in the year compared to any in the last ten. With fire ...

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Senate faces long to-do list and little time before recess

The Senate is just days away from taking its month-long August recess, but Congress is also rapidly running out of time to avoid a government shutdown this fall and handle a host of other items. Lawma...

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Reflecting Pool case highlights disconnect between Trump's claims and court record

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped charges related to the Reflecting Pool after determining that the damage to the pool was not vandalism. That was in stark contrast to what she said weeks ago. It fo...

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Man charged with arson as Washington wildfires devastate Spokane area

Firefighters in eastern Washington are struggling to gain the upper hand on the wildfires devastating the Spokane area. The three blazes have forced tens of thousands to flee and destroyed more than 7...

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Iran and Oman make progress on deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, officials say

Under the emerging agreement, ships would enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman, with service fees charged for providing security and p...

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National Guard deployment to Washington through 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, estimate shows

The cost estimate is for fiscal years 2027-2029 and came in response to questions from Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats 'Avengers: Endgame' box office record

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” broke the “Avengers: Endgame” record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures sa...

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House Ethics Committee opens investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Ohio Rep. Max Miller

Before the Ethics Committee issued its statement Tuesday, Miller said he was requesting an investigation into the allegations by his ex-wife "to clear my name."

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Huge blankets of seaweed are smothering coastlines from the Caribbean to Mexico

Some 27 million metric tons of self-sustaining sargassum have been recorded in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico in July, according to a report released Friday by the University of South Flor...

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Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in escalation of spat with Lula

Officials said the step had been delayed several times to give Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva room to back down, something he did not do.

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WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee clears Blanche nomination for attorney general

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines in support of the nomination of President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, who has aggressively pushed the Republican administratio...

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Live Results: Virginia midterm primaries

For the third time in nine months, Virginia residents will vote in a statewide election on Tuesday.

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Live Results: Washington state midterm primaries

Washington state will hold a primary Tuesday for U.S. House and other offices as firefighters battle wildfires that have devastated the state's second-largest city, Spokane, and forced local officials...

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Live Results: Missouri midterm primaries

A St. Louis-area congressman faces a Democratic primary rematch Tuesday against the former congresswoman he previously ousted.

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Trump takes trip to West Coast to tout the economy, something polls show he's weak on

President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues.

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Live Results: Kansas midterm primaries

Kansas Republicans will narrow down a crowded field for governor in a state primary Tuesday as they look to retake the state’s top office after eight years of Democratic rule.

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Man charged with setting largest Spokane wildfire went to prison for killing father

A man who went to prison for manslaughter in his father’s 2010 killing in Arizona has been charged with intentionally setting the largest of the wildfires wreaking havoc on Washington state’s second-l...

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4 questions about the high-stakes Michigan Democratic primary

What matters to Michigan voters right now? Here's what we found.

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Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles

SoCal Edison has claimed in lawsuits earlier this year that Los Angeles County agencies failed to send timely evacuation warnings to residents in east and west Altadena.

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Why states want to change 'Sell By' labels on food

Changes are coming to the commonly used sell-by dates on groceries in at least one state. PBS News multiplatform reporter Tim McPhillips spoke to two experts to get their take on the food labels and h...

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3 FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get broad backing in lawsuit against administration

The agents were terminated as part of a broader personnel purge by FBI Director Kash Patel that has targeted employees who investigated Trump or are perceived as being against the administration's int...

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Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will not withdraw from their current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed.

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El Salvador man dies in Delaney Hall immigration facility in New Jersey

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday that Edwin Lopez-Cornejo had been held at Delaney Hall in Newark after being arrested in June. The agency says he died Saturday.

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