Not only have spending laws gotten weaker, the ones that remain on the books are rarely applied and fines for violations are at a record low.

When I founded PolitiFact, I thought fact-checking would make politicians more truthful. We need to think bigger.

We all face uncivil behavior or insulting comments at times, but you can choose how to react.

The president’s former fixer on Tuesday said he broke campaign laws at Trump’s behest, paying off two women who alleged extramarital affairs.

A new comprehensive study finds evidence that strict voting laws do suppress the ballot along racial lines.

In the post-McCutcheon world, the 0.1 percent are far more important than most candidates. The press needs to treat them that way and subject their views to scrutiny.

A government email raises concerns that police use laws to target undocumented immigrants.

In a major upset, the Democratic candidate prevailed in the deeply conservative state.

Mary Landrieu's imminent political demise raises questions about her party's future—both in the South and across the country.