Biden picks Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel at a tense time in the relationship Lew is a seasoned veteran at the highest levels of U.S. public service. His nomination underscores the importance that Biden is putting on the relationship with Israel. Franco Ordoñez
Once the leading alternative to Trump, turnover in the DeSantis team spells trouble The governor of Florida, who consistently polls second in the race, has been named by many as the successor to Trump. But he has failed to gain in the polls and personnel issues roil his campaign. Ashley Lopez
Alabama's congressional map is struck down again for diluting Black voters' power A federal court struck down Alabama's congressional map for not following an order to comply with the Voting Rights Act. Court-appointed experts are now set to draw a new map for the 2024 elections. Hansi Lo Wang
Senate returns and faces deadline to avoid shutdown and questions about McConnell Congress faces a tight deadline to pass a short term spending bill and avoid a shutdown. Also Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell faces questions about his health following a second public episode. Deirdre Walsh
In a state where elections can be close, Wisconsin Latinos learn their political power Wisconsin is not known for the power of the Latino vote, but in a state with such tiny margins even a small shift can have a big impact on national politics. Franco Ordoñez
During post-storm tour, Biden praises Florida residents for their 'remarkable' spirit The president visited the city of Live Oak in northern Florida, about an hour northeast of where Hurricane Idalia made landfall earlier this week. Ashley Westerman
See how Trump's trials crowd the Republican political calendar To see the extent to which the Republican political calendar and Donald Trump's legal calendar are intertwined, it's helpful to see them laid out together. Benjamin Swasey
Labor Day is now a key to Election Day for Democrats and Republicans alike With all that has shifted around in American politics, the Democrats' disconnect from the broad working class is the loss that has cost them the most and threatens them most in the years ahead. Ron Elving
Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty, won't attend arraignment hearing The former New York mayor waived his right to appear at an arraignment hearing. He joins the former president in forgoing an appearance before a judge in a packed courtroom with a news camera rolling. The Associated Press
After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more money The Federal Emergency Management Agency needs $16 billion in emergency funding, the White House says. That's up $4 billion from a request it made last month, due to recent disasters. Tamara Keith
