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Serhii Mykhalchuk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Paramilitary organizations making the largest cross-border attack inside Russia since the war began have maintained they’re fighting for Ukraine and reportedly claimed to have conducted another operation [Read More…]

Drag show at Nevada’s Nellis Air Force Base canceled by Pentagon

L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS/Getty Images (LAS VEGAS) — The Pentagon informed Nevada’s Nellis Air Force Base that a previously approved drag show slated to take place on the base on the first day of Pride Month [Read More…]

Ron DeSantis’ wife joins him on the campaign trail as voters say they want to ‘see the man’

Scott Olson/Getty Images (SALEX, Iowa) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pitches himself as a “fighter” for conservative values. But as he continues his initial presidential campaign swing through three early nominating states, he’s working to highlight [Read More…]

Biden falls at US Air Force Academy graduation ceremony

RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images (COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) — President Joe Biden took a fall on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado on Thursday. Biden, who delivered the [Read More…]

The debt ceiling drama shifts to the Senate. Here’s what to expect

Tetra Images – Henryk Sadura/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With just days until a June 5 deadline, the Senate now is racing against time to pass the debt ceiling bill and avoid what would be an [Read More…]

Investigators have recording of Trump acknowledging he held onto sensitive document: Sources

Rob Carr/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Federal investigators have in their possession an audio recording of former President Donald Trump from July 2021, on which he acknowledges he held onto a sensitive military document after leaving [Read More…]

Debt ceiling deal passes the House as US moves closer to preventing historic default

Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The House on Wednesday night approved a bill to raise the nation’s debt ceiling while cutting some government spending over the next two years, in a major victory for both [Read More…]

Mike Pence announcing 2024 presidential bid next week in Iowa: Source

Rachel Mummey/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will announce next week that he is running for president, giving a kickoff speech in Iowa and releasing a campaign video on June 7 [Read More…]

Will the debt ceiling deal actually increase SNAP food stamp eligibility, cost?

Drew Angerer/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Work requirements for government safety net programs are back in the spotlight as the House readies for a key vote on the debt ceiling deal brokered by President Joe Biden and [Read More…]

Nikki Haley slams foreign lobbyists while accepting funds from them

Spencer Platt/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Despite calling for a ban on foreign lobbying, in which Americans lobby lawmakers and the public for foreign interests, Republican 2024 presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has raised tens of thousands of [Read More…]

Nikki Haley’s husband will be deployed to Africa for much of 2024 campaign

Kim Kim Foster-Tobin/The State/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s husband, Michael Haley, is set to deploy in the coming weeks to Africa with the South Carolina Army National Guard, [Read More…]

House to vote on debt ceiling deal as lawmakers race to prevent default

ANDREY DENISYUK/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A deal to raise the debt ceiling faces a crucial vote in the House Wednesday night, the next step in averting a potential default now just days away. The bill, [Read More…]

Chris Christie to announce 2024 presidential bid next week: Sources

Jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie plans on announcing a Republican bid for the 2024 presidency next week, sources familiar confirm to ABC News. Christie will [Read More…]

Debt ceiling deal to prevent default narrowly passes first big test in key House committee

Tetra Images – Henryk Sadura/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The debt ceiling deal brokered by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy cleared a major procedural hurdle on Tuesday night, just days before a potential [Read More…]

Ron DeSantis makes presidential campaign debut in Iowa, calling for ‘American comeback’ from Biden

Erica Shires/Getty Images (FLORIDA) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday held a “campaign kickoff” outside Des Moines, Iowa, returning to a crucial early nominating state for the first time since announcing he is running [Read More…]

Debt ceiling deal to prevent default faces first big test in key House committee

Tetra Images – Henryk Sadura/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The debt ceiling deal brokered by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces its first major test Tuesday, just days before a potential default. With [Read More…]

Ron DeSantis making presidential campaign debut in Iowa with church speech after pastor meeting

Erica Shires/Getty Images (FLORIDA) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday will hold a “campaign kickoff” outside Des Moines, Iowa, returning to a crucial early nominating state for the first time since announcing he is [Read More…]

Debt ceiling deal to prevent default faces first big test in key House committee

Tetra Images – Henryk Sadura/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The debt ceiling deal brokered by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces its first major test Tuesday, just days before a potential default. With [Read More…]

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia, Carter Center announces

Scott Cunningham/Getty Images, FILE (ATLANTA) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia, The Carter Center announced on Tuesday. “She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in [Read More…]

White House truck suspect should be locked up pending trial, government says