House Republicans Set The Stage For Another Total Meltdown
WASHINGTON ― The House of Representatives could be on the brink of another meltdown brought on by Republican infighting.
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Woman Sentenced to Month in Prison Over Theft of Ashley Biden’s Diary
A federal judge in Manhattan sentenced a Florida woman on Tuesday to a month in prison for her role in a brazen scheme to steal the diary of President Biden’s daughter and sell it to a right-wing group in the hope of disrupting the 2020 election.
Top military leaders face Congress over Pentagon budget and questions on Israel and Ukraine support
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. testified on Capitol Hill on Tuesday about the Pentagon’s $850 billion budget for 2025 as questions remained as to whether lawmakers will support current spending needs for Israel or Ukraine.
US lawmakers urge release of Russia critic Kara-Murza on the anniversary of his imprisonment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress on Tuesday called for the immediate release of Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. as lawmakers marked the second anniversary of his imprisonment, part of the Kremlin’s sweeping crackdown on critics of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
GOP’s Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing rebuke
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is escalating her criticism of House Speaker Mike Johnson, blistering his leadership in a lengthy letter to colleagues and renewing threats of a snap vote that could remove him from office.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects accusations Israel has committed genocide in Gaza
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said the U.S. has seen no evidence that Israel has committed genocide during its military operations against Hamas in Gaza.
Lindsey Graham says Trump is making 'a mistake' on abortion, vows to push forward with nationwide restrictions
WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham sparred with Donald Trump on Monday after the former president attacked Graham, R-S.C., for pushing his bill to outlaw abortion across the U.S. after 15 weeks of pregnancy. While Trump said the issue should be left to states, Graham vowed to keep pressing for federal limits.
ABC sitcom star called out for 'unhinged rant' comparing Trump to Hitler
ABC sitcom star Jenifer Lewis is facing scrutiny for an "unhinged rant" detailing what will happen if former President Trump, who she compared to Hitler, wins the 2024 election.