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Gov. Rick Scott speaks at a Medal of Heroism event for a Marion County law enforcement officer in April

Scott Touts 47-Year Low In State's Crime Rate

Gov. Rick Scott is touting a 47-year low in the state’s crime rate after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement released its annual statistics. Scott...

Protesters hold up signs and shirts behind then-Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt while testifying on Capitol Hill in April. Pruitt was one of a handful of Trump administration officials forced to resign while facing ethics investigations this year.

The Year In Washington Scandals: The 'Swamp' Remained Murky In 2018

"Bad optics," charter jets, abusive tweets and insider trading. It has been that kind of year in President Trump's Cabinet and on Capitol Hill.

Many Americans are visiting Mexico's beaches during the pandemic. Above, fishing boats are docked at a marina in Los Cabos, Mexico, on June 2.

'We Feel Safe': Americans Keep Visiting Mexico Despite Pandemic Risks

U.S. tourists aren't welcome in most countries because of the surging coronavirus. But Mexico lets them in, with no quarantine or test requirements.

Ron Rosmann, shown here in 2011, raises hogs and grows crops organically near Harlan, Iowa.

Farmers Got A Government Bailout In 2020, Even Those Who Didn't Need It

Total payments to farmers reached $46 billion, a record. Many received more than $100,000, yet didn't necessarily need the help.

As of Sunday, mobile app stores in the U.S. won't be allowed to distribute or maintain the WeChat or TikTok apps, the Commerce Department says.

U.S. To Bar Downloads Of TikTok, WeChat

As of Sunday, no mobile app store in the U.S. will be allowed to distribute or maintain the popular Chinese-owned apps, the Commerce Department says.

Some GOP Members Express Doubt About Trump's Ability To Win The Election

Some Republicans have started to express greater criticism of President Trump, with his reelection prospects looking weak. Some also worry other Republicans could be swept out of office.

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe during his earlier tenure in the House. He delivered a briefing on election threats on Wednesday evening.

U.S. Blames Iran For Threatening Election Emails, Says Russia May Interfere Too

The director of national intelligence and the FBI director said on Wednesday night that U.S. officials believe Iranian influence-mongers are behind an election-intimidation scam.

The speed of COVID-19 vaccine development, along with concerns about political interference with the process, has left some health care workers on the fence about getting COVID-19 vaccines.

Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

A CDC survey released in November shows that only 63% of health care workers are ready to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Concern about speed and political interference are contributing to the hesitancy.

Joe Biden speaks about climate change and wildfires affecting Western states during a speech in Wilmington, Del., on Sept. 14. Although the president-elect has promised an ambitious agenda to tackle climate change, few expect a death knell for the oil industry.

Why The Oil Industry Doesn't Fear Biden

President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to tackle the climate crisis. Nonetheless, the oil and gas industry is reacting with a surprising amount of optimism.

Despite President Trump's threat to veto the annual defense bill, key lawmakers, including Sen. Jim Inhofe, signaled they would move forward anyway.

Lawmakers Barrel Ahead On Defense Bill Plans, Balking At Trump Veto Threat

President Trump threatened to veto the annual defense bill if it doesn't include a provision to end a liability shield for tech companies. Key lawmakers say it's too late for such a demand.

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