Rep. Katie Porter regrets saying the California Senate primary she lost was rigged
Rep. Katie Porter says she regrets claiming that billionaires tried to "rig" the California Senate primary after she failed to advance to the general election.
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Judicial body says courts have discretion on new 'judge-shopping' policy after GOP backlash
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Judicial Conference on Friday issued guidance on the federal judiciary's new policy making it more difficult to "judge-shop" following public criticism from top Republicans in Congress.
Biden administration sanctions two West Bank outposts and three Israeli settlers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions against two Israeli outposts in the West Bank, an escalation from the Biden administration's previous targeting of individual settlers.
Senate confirms Dennis Hankins as ambassador to Haiti
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Dennis Hankins as the U.S. ambassador to Haiti as the Caribbean country faces escalating violence and political uncertainty.
Biden talks up Social Security in courting Teamsters endorsement
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday made Social Security a key part of his pitch to the Teamsters leadership in a closed-door meeting as the powerful labor union weighs its 2024 endorsement.
Trump vows to 'free' Jan. 6 defendants as one of his first acts if elected
Former President Donald Trump said Monday that one of his first acts as president if he wins in November would be to "free" those charged and convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Biden kicks off post-State of the Union travel blitz in Pennsylvania
President Joe Biden kicked off a travel blitz Friday after his State of the Union address, heading to the critical swing state of Pennsylvania to drive home some of the key points he delivered during Thursday's address.
Capitol Police arrest man trying to enter the building with a hammer
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol Police said Friday that they had arrested a man who officials said was trying to enter the building with a hammer.