The disparity in Biden’s White House is slightly smaller than it was in Trump’s, but women still earn less. The biggest difference, though, is in their policies.

In 2025, women's representation in state government increased overall, except for White women, according to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP).

Persistent harassment and threats of violence may be impacting who decides to become an elected official or candidate — especially for parents of young children.

What is the new child tax credit amount? For the 2025 tax filing year, the child tax credit will increase to $2,200. Eligible parents will see this amount in their tax returns next year. The credit ...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is passing on a run for California governor, she announced on Wednesday. Harris said in a statement that over the past six months she has given “serious thought” to ...

The Michigan congresswoman is again recounting her childhood experiences as funding to combat domestic violence is under threat.

2026 races to watch: The race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is crowded on both sides in the key swing state, where control of the office has switched between Democratic and Republican over the last ...

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, the state’s first woman governor, is running for a second term in what is likely to be a closely-watched and expensive race. Hochul, formerly the lieutenant ...

Children’s health is the most immediate challenge amid an exposure, but parents are grappling with tough choices and quarantines.

Donald Trump has been elected to another term in the White House. His time in national politics has been marked with a number of accusations of sexual misconduct.

A new report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving shows that more than 63 million Americans are serving as family caregivers — and they’re managing financial risks, poor health and ...

2026 races to watch: Haaland made history in 2018 as one of the first two Native American women elected to the House and again in 2021 as the first Native Cabinet secretary.