Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter Loses West Virginia Congressional Bid
Derrick Evans, who went to jail for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, lost his longshot bid for a U.S. House seat in West Virginia on Tuesday.
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Speaker Mike Johnson Joins Trump At His Criminal Hush Money Trial
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined former President Donald Trump at his criminal trial in New York on Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking Republican official in the country to lend support to Trump and echo his attacks on the U.S. justice system.
‘It’s A Cult’: The Race To Be Trump’s Running Mate Hits New Lows
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s last vice president was called upon to defend the Constitution and American democracy by refusing to overturn the results of an election. Then his boss turned against him, whipping up an angry mob of supporters so intensely that they constructed a gallows and chanted for him to be hanged.
Trump Reportedly Asks Fossil Fuel CEOs For $1 Billion
Former President Donald Trump is more than happy to fulfill the oil and gas industry’s wish list if he’s reelected — but he has an asking price.
Republicans Urge Trump To Pick Running Mate Who Can Win Nikki Haley Voters
WASHINGTON — Nikki Haley dropped out of the GOP presidential primary more than two months ago, but her zombie candidacy is still drawing a significant number of votes in late-season contests — enough to make Republicans anxious over what this could mean for their presumptive nominee, Donald Trump, and whomever he chooses as his running mate.
Sen. Bernie Sanders Will Run For Reelection
WASHINGTON ― Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced on Monday his intention to seek reelection to a fourth term in the Senate, citing the threats to democracy at home and abroad.
Biden To Award Medal Of Freedom To Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky And More
President Joe Biden will honor 19 Americans with the Medal of Freedom, including former Vice President Al Gore, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), former Secretary of State John Kerry, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), champion swimmer Katie Ledecky, and award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh.
Senate GOPers Scoff At Trump’s Lawyers Arguing He Could Legally Kill A Political Rival
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s claim to total immunity is a bridge too far for Senate Republicans, even some who are normally willing to say or do anything to show their support for the former president who tried to overthrow democracy.