US to add firing squads, electrocution as alternative federal execution methods — Justice Department cites lethal injection drug shortages. Policy shift expands state-like options for gravest federal crimes.

Justice Department expands death penalty methods, authorizes potential use of firing squads in new directive to Bureau of Prisons.

The Justice Department announced a new directive to the Bureau of Prisons expanding execution methods, including the potential use of firing squads.

Democrats, state officials race to block Trump's latest mail voting restriction ahead of November midterms

State officials, Democrats, and voting rights groups are racing to stop President Trump's new attempt to restrict mail voting before the November midterm elections.

Putin's approval rating hits lowest since Ukraine invasion; Kremlin says he may attend G20 after Trump invite.

Putin's approval rating drops to lowest since Ukraine invasion; Kremlin says he may attend G20 following an invitation from Trump.

Trump administration ends criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, clearing path for Kevin Warsh confirmation.

The Trump administration's criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell was abruptly ended Friday, likely paving the way for Kevin Warsh to be confirmed as his replacement.