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Witness tells House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid her for sex: Sources
Rep. Matt Gaetz looks on during a news conference about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) transparency on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2023. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — In recent weeks, House Ethics Committee [Read More…]
Biden administration strongly denies Netanyahu’s claim US is blocking arms shipments amid war with Hamas
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks at a press briefing at the White House, on June 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s public assertion that [Read More…]
All eyes on New York’s congressional races as key House seats at play
adamkaz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As Election Day nears, battleground states like Florida, Arizona and Michigan are taking the spotlight in the presidential race. Political experts and analysts, however, say a traditionally blue state could disrupt [Read More…]
Trump planning to spend part of RNC week in Chicago — instead of Milwaukee
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump is making plans to spend part of the week of the Republican National Convention in Chicago — more than an hour’s drive from where the convention [Read More…]
Biden announces relief for some undocumented spouses of US citizens, ‘Dreamers’
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced two new election-year executive actions that could provide relief to thousands of undocumented immigrants who have been in the country for several years. “Today’s [Read More…]
Biden to announce relief for some undocumented spouses of US citizens, ‘Dreamers’
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden will announce on Tuesday two new executive actions that could provide relief to thousands of undocumented immigrants who have been in the country for several years. The [Read More…]
High-stakes House primaries in Virginia show fissures across both parties
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — High-stakes primaries in two Virginia congressional districts Tuesday night will test the enduring influence of former President Donald Trump on voters of both parties. In Virginia’s 5th district, Rep. Bob [Read More…]
US attorney ‘declined’ to prosecute over threat to congressman, letter claims
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana declined to prosecute a man who threatened to kill an Indiana congressman and his family, according to a letter obtained by [Read More…]
Federal judge pauses law giving law enforcement ability to arrest migrants in Iowa illegally
Getty Images – STOCK (DES MOINES, Iowa.) — A federal judge in Iowa paused a state law giving local law enforcement the ability to arrest migrants in the state illegally, saying it is not the [Read More…]
Biden’s Title IX rule change temporarily blocked over LGBTQ protections
Kris Connor/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s Title IX expansion from going into effect in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. U.S. District Judge Danny C. [Read More…]
Oklahoma voters to decide between well-known GOP incumbent Tom Cole and well-funded challenger Paul Bondar
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) — On Tuesday in Oklahoma, Republican Rep. Tom Cole, chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, will face one of his most significant and costly primary challenges since he [Read More…]
Biden campaign launches $50M pre-debate ad blitz focusing on Trump’s conviction
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With just more than a week until the first presidential debate, President Joe Biden’s campaign is increasing attacks on former President Donald Trump’s felony conviction, announcing on Monday that it’s [Read More…]
Democrats launch summer spending blitz highlighting state legislative races
Henrik5000/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The presidential election is taking up much of the political oxygen in 2024. But Democrats are urging voters not to forget the importance of state legislative races — and they’re spending [Read More…]
Democrats launch summer spending blitz highlighting state legislative races
Getty Images – STOCK (WASHINGTON) — The presidential election is taking up much of the political oxygen in 2024. But Democrats are urging voters not to forget the importance of state legislative races — and [Read More…]
Biden marks Eid while acknowledging the suffering of civilians in Gaza
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden wished a “blessed and meaningful” Eid to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world in a new statement. His statement of celebration acknowledged the [Read More…]
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says use of Russian assets from Ukraine is not ‘theft’ despite Putin’s claims
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joined ABC News’ “This Week” to discuss the $50 billion loan to Ukraine from world leaders. The money will help Ukraine rebuild and stave off continued [Read More…]
Sen. Tim Scott says he stands by vote to certify 2020 election
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., who is on the short list to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate, said Sunday he stands by his vote on Jan. 6, 2021, to [Read More…]
Trump campaign seizes on misleading video to criticize Biden’s mental state: Fact check
Antonio Masiello/Getty Images (WASHIGNTON) — As Donald Trump turns 78 on Friday, his campaign is trying to paint 2024 rival President Joe Biden as mentally incompetent by distorting a moment from Biden’s trip overseas this [Read More…]
Trump turns 78, a birthday he says he’d like to pretend ‘doesn’t exist,’ during age-focused election
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (LAS VEGAS) — Not all birthdays are worth celebrating in the eyes of former President Donald Trump, who marks his 78th birthday on Friday. “There’s a certain point at which you don’t [Read More…]
Republicans, Trump work to clarify Milwaukee ‘horrible city’ comment as Democrats, Biden seize on it
Nathan Howard/Getty Images (MILWAUKEE) — Former President Donald Trump’s comments reportedly calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” continue to spark debate as Republicans and Trump’s campaign dispute the characterization of his comments, and Democrats persistently amplify [Read More…]