Mary McCue Bell

SNAP fraud costs agencies $4.29 per dollar lost

For every $1 lost in food stamps through fraud, agencies incur an average of $4.29 in costs, according to a new report.

September 25, 2026

Police say former Sen. Sinema, accused as ‘home wrecker,’ has home wrecked by ex-lover

The former bodyguard-turned-romantic partner of ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is accused of breaking into her home and causing more than $200,000 worth of damage to artwork, expensive alcohol and other possessions.

September 25, 2026

Democrats favor Trump impeachment over a coup, but 59% still back one, poll says

Just under half of Democrats say they would be pleased if an overnight coup removed President Trump from office and instituted military control, according to a new survey.

September 25, 2026

Protesters criticize China’s policies during Xi visit

Free Tibet activists gathered outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington on Thursday to protest Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit and meetings with President Trump.

September 24, 2026

Federal workforce cuts hurt majority of Washington region, says poll

The Trump administration's federal workforce reductions have negatively affected more than half of residents of the nation's capital, according to a new survey.

September 24, 2026

College sports act overcomes filibuster in Senate, heading toward passage

A bill to create nationwide rules for compensating college athletes and limiting athletic conference consolidation is on a glide path to passage in the Senate after it cleared a filibuster Thursday.

September 24, 2026

‘Third time is the charm’: Chris Christie eyes a 2028 presidential run

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is mulling a third bid for the White House.

September 23, 2026

Feds open probe into Epstein estate executors: Report

Two of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's associates, who are now his estate executors, are reportedly the subject of a federal probe.

September 23, 2026

Melania Trump: ‘I always say the truth,’ even when the president doesn’t want to hear it

First lady Melania Trump made clear Wednesday that she does not hold back with her husband, even when it comes to critiquing his biggest speeches.

September 23, 2026

HHS, EPA launch joint review of glyphosate, as Trump pushes domestic production

The Trump administration is including new research in its glyphosate pesticide review as it pushes to boost domestic production of the herbicide whose maker was recently shielded from cancer-related liability claims.

September 23, 2026

More Americans say democracy is doing poorly but stick by it: ‘People have not fully lost faith’

Americans' qualms with democracy have risen in the past year, but commitment to the U.S. form of government continues to endure amid misgivings, according to a new poll.

September 23, 2026

AOC weighs 2028 presidential run vs. replacing Schumer

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said her potential 2028 presidential run hinges on an "all or nothing" mentality.

September 22, 2026

GOP senator wants to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden over family business dealings

Sen. John Curtis is pushing for an investigation into whether the sons of President Trump and former President Joseph R. Biden used their proximity to power for personal gain, a week after a Putin-connected Russian businessman was found to have bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.'s lavish afterparty as a wedding gift.

September 22, 2026

White House debuts Trump TV amid press ban showdown

The White House debuted Trump TV Monday following a contentious media ban for three news outlets covering 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

September 22, 2026

FAA faces electromagnetic spectrum security gaps, watchdog finds

The Federal Aviation Administration's protocols for screening certain cybersecurity risks are likely insufficient to properly respond to and prevent potential threats, according to a new report.

September 22, 2026

Rep. Lauren Boebert admonishes journalists for falling for ‘scam’ ethics complaint against her

Rep. Lauren Boebert scolded news outlets for running stories about an ethics complaint that alleged she had inappropriate sexual relationships with three staffers, including two women.

September 21, 2026

News outlets sue Trump over White House press ban

A trio of news outlets is suing the Trump administration following their ban from the White House, citing First Amendment violations.

September 21, 2026

Newsom orders review of AI kill switch for advanced models

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday to rein in artificial intelligence, including potentially imposing an emergency kill switch for cutting-edge AI models.

September 18, 2026

Senate to grill CEOs of Flock and other surveillance camera networks

The heads of top surveillance companies will face a Senate panel Wednesday headed by Sen. Josh Hawley, a leading critic of spy cameras.

September 18, 2026

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror relocates

The lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial moved to an undisclosed, secure location in a rural area of Northern New England.

September 18, 2026