Jordan, long-shot challenger Scott face off in chaotic House speaker battle
(WASHINGTON) -- House Republicans are casting ballots for the next speaker in a candidate forum Friday afternoon -- now with two candidates: Rep. Jim... Read More.
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With Scalise out, all eyes on Jim Jordan in chaotic House speaker race
(WASHINGTON) -- House Republicans will cast ballots in a candidate forum Friday afternoon with just one candidate: Rep. Jim Jordan. It's the latest in... Read More.
Ohio begins voting on amendment that would guarantee abortion rights
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio residents this week began voting on a constitutional amendment whose fate will ultimately determine abortion access in the state.Voters are... Read More.
Rep. Steve Scalise drops out of House speaker race
(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Steve Scalise announced Thursday night he is withdrawing his name as a candidate to replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the... Read More.
Will US efforts to deescalate the Israel-Hamas conflict be effective? Experts weigh in
(WASHINGTON) -- Following Hamas' attack on Israel, the United States has sent a clear message of deterrence to prevent the conflict from spreading.To "anyone... Read More.
Steve Scalise meets with holdouts as House speaker battle drags on
(WASHINGTON) -- House Republicans emerged from a closed-door meeting Thursday afternoon with little clarity about who will be the next speaker as it appears... Read More.
Trump criticized for calling Hezbollah ‘very smart’ as he talked of potential risk to Israel
(WASHINGTON) -- In a rare move, the White House on Thursday publicly pushed back against former President Donald Trump after he labeled Israel's defense... Read More.
US, Qatar agree to prevent Iran from tapping previously frozen $6 billion fund
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. and Qatar have reached an agreement to prevent Iran from accessing $6 billion recently unfrozen as part of a prisoner... Read More.
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez facing additional charges following sweeping indictment
(NEW YORK) -- Federal prosecutors filed new charges Thursday against Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., accusing him of violating a prohibition on members of Congress... Read More.
Biden says he’s doing ‘a lot’ to free American hostages, hasn’t given up hope
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was doing "a lot" to free hostages held by Hamas, including Americans, and that he... Read More.
Judge in classified docs case to hear arguments regarding potential conflicts of interest
(FORT PIERCE, Fla.) -- Attorneys for former President Donald Trump's two co-defendants in the special counsel's classified documents case will appear in court Thursday... Read More.
Before Hamas attack, US attitudes on Israel and Palestinians had shifted along party lines: Polling
(WASHINGTON) -- Hamas' militants launched a brutal, expansive terror attack on Israel over the weekend, killing at least 1,200 people, and Israel went to war... Read More.
