Since 1913, presidents normally deliver a State of the Union address outlining the nation’s priorities and achievements. But this year, there won't be a State of the Union, technically.

At least nine states have no restrictions based on how far along a woman is in her pregnancy and many have recently added amendments enshrining the right to abortion in their state constitutions.

For instance, a salary of $75,000 in one state may afford someone a comfortable lifestyle with money left over for nonessentials. However, someone earning the same in a state with higher costs may ...

In many states, the right to an abortion is not protected by state law. The U.S. Supreme Court voted Friday to strike down Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that guaranteed the right to an ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

At a particularly contentious moment in his State of the Union address, President Biden ad-libbed a line that left a lot of people scratching their heads. He was taunting Republicans who want to ...

Most Californians love living in California, but many are also considering moving to another state. A new statewide poll found 70% of respondents expressed high levels of happiness with living ...

Correction: PBS NewsHour has reclassified Secretary of State-elect Phil McGrane after speaking with him and confirming he is an election defender. Find more here. A once under-the-radar ...