Russia-Ukraine peace deal could be closer than ever, US officials signal
(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. administration officials signaled Monday a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine may be closer than ever. "We believe that we... Read More.
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Barack Obama tells House Democrats that party should focus on the midterms, not ideological divides
(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Barack Obama told House Democrats at an event on Sunday in Los Angeles that as they focus on trying to... Read More.
House Republicans unveil health care package that does not extend ACA subsidies ahead of next week’s vote
(WASHINGTON) -- House Republicans -- led by Speaker Mike Johnson -- unveiled Friday a narrow health care package to address rising costs, but the... Read More.
Munition used in Sept. 2 boat strike was intended to kill people, top Democrat says
(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, told reporters on Friday that the type of munitions used by... Read More.
National Trust for Historic Preservation sues to try to stop White House ballroom construction
(WASHINGTON) -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the privately funded nonprofit designated by Congress to protect historic sites, is suing in an attempt... Read More.
Trump claims to pardon jailed Colorado election clerk Tina Peters, but state officials contend it’s unconstitutional
(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump claimed that he is granting a "full pardon" to Tina Peters, a former Mesa County, Colorado, clerk who was... Read More.
Growing number of House Republicans sign on to effort to force vote on ACA subsidies — defying Speaker Johnson
(WASHINGTON) -- As House Speaker Mike Johnson eyes a vote next week on a to-be-announced health care package, a growing number of House Republicans... Read More.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confronted about veteran in contentious hearing over deportations
(WASHINGTON) -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found herself in the hot seat on Capitol Hill on Thursday, defending herself from Democrats... Read More.
University presidents reflect on academic freedom amid Trump’s push to reshape higher education
(NEW YORK) -- The Trump administration has expanded its review of colleges and universities across the country this year, threatening to withhold critical funding... Read More.
Indiana lawmakers slated to vote on congressional redistricting as Trump rachets up pressure
(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Indiana is the latest of several states redrawing congressional lines as its state Senate is set to convene Thursday to continue considering... Read More.
Senate poised to cast votes on competing health care proposals
(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate is poised to vote on Thursday on two separate plans aimed at addressing a spike in health care costs that... Read More.
US seizes tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. has seized a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, amid escalating tensions between the... Read More.
