Speaker of Record

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has wielded power in one of America’s most dysfunctional legislatures for three decades. Now the state is beyond broke.

Major Operation

Presidential communications, VIP rooms, swimming pool and more. Reuters uncovers plans for an exclusive hospital clinic for top Russian officials

Protecting the Blue

Across the U.S., many cities have signed police contracts that provide layers of protection for officers - and hurdles for residents complaining of abuse.

“The Punisher”

Duterte's War | Reuters photojournalists Damir Sagolj and Ezra Acayan document the bloody drug crackdown of President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines.

Teenage Odyssey

The Migration Machine | Girmay Mehari fled from Eritrea when he was just a boy and travelled alone to the safety of Sweden. Now he waits to hear whether he will be allowed to stay.