Under President Barack Obama the agency was under the microscope for reform, but under the Trump administration any progress toward that goal has been halted.

Slashing aid is counterproductive because foreign assistance can address the root causes of migration, such as violence and poverty, argues one expert.

The darker side of DNA tests reveals itself when a company overpromises their diagnostic abilities, providing an avenue for people to seek astrology-style answers to questions that should be addressed by medical experts.

Abortion storytelling projects, aimed at reducing stigma, have proliferated in recent years, but what's their real effect on public opinion?

Since their governors' offices flipped to Democrat, New Mexico and Nevada have paved the way on gun reform.

Critics of the USDA's new stocking standards say their opposition is about incentivizing retailers, not about penalizing people for what's in their grocery cart.

Trump-era developments in policy and enforcement have discouraged immigrant survivors of abuse from seeking justice, a new survey finds.

New investigations reveal the extremist positions of many law enforcement officials.

Economists warn the new law could cost the state over $120 million in taxes, and $3.5 billion in GDP.

Previously unreleased data shows private equity's stranglehold over New York City housing, and its practice of wide-scale eviction.

The now-suspended legislation to allow China to extradite Hong Kong citizens to the mainland has revealed concerns over the growing creep of Chinese government influence.

Burger King is depressed, Netflix is horny, and Chase is mocking its customers for being broke. Why?

O'Rourke's sixth major policy rollout is heavy on executive actions he would pursue to support the LGBTQ community.

As more students search for their next meal, there's increasing demand for programs that go beyond the food pantry.

More states are including a gender option that isn't male or female on IDs. Advocates believe the changes might have mixed effects.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate amid accusations that the Iranian government is behind the assaults on tankers transporting oil through the Gulf.

Since 2011 inmate-on-inmate homicides have risen 46 percent in county jails statewide compared with the seven years before.

The breach of two Florida election systems during the 2016 elections are a lesson in how not to handle election interference by foreign governments.

A recent study found that cities with protected bike lanes often saw lower rates of injury and fatalities for motorists.

This research is particularly important at a time when states across the country are passing new laws concerning abortion.

Veterans are not receiving appropriate review before being placed in removal proceedings, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.

While the agreement is being celebrated as a victory by the Mexican government, it may come at the expense of those seeking refuge in the U.S.

Decisions in Illinois and North Carolina to reprint yearbooks with white nationalist photos have prompted a First Amendment debate.

A former Obama administration official says that canceling classes hurts children's mental health and could also make it harder to catch physical health issues.