Politics

Biden’s Campaign Will Not Commit Yet to Participation in 2024 Election Debates

President Joe Biden’s campaign is not committing yet to general election debates in 2024.

Pregnant Texas Woman Asks Court to Let Her Get Abortion Under Exceptions to State’s Ban

A pregnant woman in Texas whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis asked a court Tuesday to allow her to have an abortion.

Republicans Threaten Contempt Proceedings if Hunter Biden Refuses to Appear for Deposition

U.S. House Republicans are warning Hunter Biden that they will move to hold him in contempt of Congress if he doesn’t appear for a closed-door deposition.

Senate Republicans Block Aid Package to Israel and Ukraine, Demand Border Policy Changes

Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the advance of a $110 billion package of wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel, as well as other national security priorities.

Nevada Grand Jury Indicts 6 Fake Donald Trump Electors

A Nevada grand jury indicted six Republicans who submitted certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election in their state.

Fake Presidential Electors in Wisconsin Settle Lawsuit; Admit That Biden Won

Ten Republicans who posed as fake electors for Donald Trump in Wisconsin settled a suit and admitted their actions were part of an effort to overturn Joe Biden’s victory, attorneys have announced.

GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California to Resign Mid-Term

Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who had served much of this year as Speaker of the House, announced Wednesday that he is resigning from his congressional seat in California.

North Carolina Rep. McHenry, Who Led U.S. House After McCarthy Ouster, Won’t Seek Re-Election

North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry, who presided temporarily over U.S. House of Representatives for three weeks after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster, announced he won’t seek re-election to his seat.

Four Republicans Set For Fourth Presidential Debate. Who's In, Who's Out

The field of candidates for the fourth Republican presidential debate is the smallest to date.

U.S. House Will Vote Soon to Formalize Biden Impeachment Inquiry, Speaker Johnson Says

The U.S. House will vote next week on formally authorizing its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Mike Johnson said Tuesday.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville Backs Off His Blockade of Most Military Nominees

Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to now be approved.

US Running Out of Money for Ukraine, Hindering Fight Against Russia, White House Says

The Biden administration on Monday sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars of assistance to Ukraine.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum Ends 2024 Republican Presidential Bid

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday.

Louisiana Granted Extra time to Draw Congressional Map to Comply With Voting Rights Act

Louisiana lawmakers have until the end of January 2024 to draw and approve new congressional boundaries.

Defense Secretary Austin Calls Isolationism ‘Retreat From Responsibility’

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday denounced those who advocate “an American retreat from responsibility."