Elizabeth Ross

In Massachusetts, two of the state’s poorest communities are challenging President Trump's executive order that has threatened to strip federal aid to so-called "sanctuary cities."

What are the effects of good and bad design on our physical health and well-being? Much more than you might at first think.

Britain’s departure from the European Union could increase Russia’s influence in the region.

With Great Britain’s divorce from the European Union, there is growing anxiety in Ireland that the border between North and South will once again be a point of division.

Britain's plan to exit the E.U. becomes official this week when the government triggers Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. It's never been done before. What potential pitfalls lie ahead?

"This budget is literally and figuratively a scorched-earth budget," says Gina McCarthy, former head of the EPA. "It really represents an all out assault on clean air, water, and land."

A new report out shows that hunger and homelessness are serious concerns for some students, even if they are also working and receiving financial aid.

The Trump Administration issued a new, updated immigration ban via executive order today. The administration's original ban is still tied up in court challenges.

Republicans are trying to come together on a plan to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act, but just can't seem to reach an agreement — yet.

Some American colleges and universities could lose billions of dollars in tuition revenue from Chinese students if President Trump's tough talk on China disrupts their business model.

Thomas Rath, former New Hampshire attorney general and a longtime GOP consultant, says President Trump is "wrong on the facts" when it comes to voter fraud in the Granite State.

Why has the Canadian province of Manitoba become a destination point for an increasing number of asylum seekers who are fleeing from the United States?

The fate of President Trump’s travel and refugee ban will be decided by the courts, but it has already caused "chaos and confusion" for refugees around the world, says one aid group.

British Prime Minister Theresa May, who finds herself the steward of the Brexit movement, meets today with President Trump.

Political scientist Martha Kumar discusses the potential pitfalls for President Trump's his first term, and the lessons that can be learned from previous administrations.

Barack Obama described the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School as the worst day of his presidency. Despite the horrific violence of that day, he wasn’t able to bring about change.

Is the United States stronger or weaker because of President Obama's foreign policy decisions? Two experts debate that question here. 

Donald Trump finally admitted that he believes Russia was behind hacking operations carried out during the 2016 election. Here's what Democrats on Capitol Hill are planning next.

Is it safe to say that Obama’s finest achievement in office was stopping the Great Recession from turning into another Great Depression?

More than 20 million Americans have gained coverage since the Affordable Care Act was signed. Now, Republicans are on track to repeal President Obama's landmark healthcare law.