Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, has spent the last several years in legal battles with former President Trump. She has taken the stand to testify against him in a criminal trial.
Social Security's finances have improved slightly in the last year. But the popular retirement program still faces big challenges including the threat of automatic benefit cuts in less than a decade.
It's been used against protestors throughout history, from the Civil Rights Movement, to the anti-Vietnam War protests and now during the pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses.
"Outside agitator" was also used to describe some of the people who protested the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri In 2014.
Who exactly are the "outside agitators" and what purpose does it serve to call them out?
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Judge Juan Merchan says former President Donald Trump has violated a gag order in his New York criminal trial for a 10th time. Merchan threatened the next violation could land the presidential candidate in jail.
Topics include: - Judge Merchan's reaction to Trump's latest violation - How this admonishment differs from other times Trump has tussled with judges - Highlights from Monday's testimonies
Blowback from companies and institutions was fierce after North Carolina passed transgender bathroom restrictions. But states haven't felt as much heat after several bills easily passed.
The chairman of a Georgia Senate committee says he will subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis if she refuses to appear before the panel that is investigating accusations of misconduct against the prosecutor pursuing felony charges against former President Donald Trump and his allies.
The former president received a second fine for violating a gag order prohibiting him from speaking about witnesses, jurors, court staff and their families. Trump is trying to appeal the gag order.
Veterans who helped test nuclear weapons are fighting to renew a 34-year-old law meant to help compensate for the long-term health effects of their work.
Griner's new memoir recounts being humiliated by guards, of the pain from squeezing her 6-foot-9 frame into cramped beds and cage, and cutting her locs because it was so cold that her hair froze.
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
Hicks was a communications director for the Trump White House and prosecutors questioned her on her knowledge of the deals made during his first presidential run.
Some cities, like three in Vermont, allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. In these places, noncitizen turnout has remained low, as noncitizen voting is a contentious national issue.