House speaker vacancy live updates: Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise are running to replace McCarthy
(WASHINGTON) -- A showdown on Tuesday with a breakaway faction of his own party saw House Speaker Kevin McCarthy removed as leader of the... Read More.
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Biden calls on Congress to change ‘poisonous atmosphere in Washington’ following Kevin McCarthy’s ouster
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden weighed in Wednesday on the historic ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, calling on Congress to change the "poisonous atmosphere... Read More.
Trump, DeSantis and others balk at future Republican debates, with competing calls to change or cancel them
(WASHINGTON) -- The Republican National Committee is facing a series of tests of its ability to wrangle the 2024 presidential field into participating in... Read More.
Multiple Trump co-defendants approached about plea deals in Fulton County: Sources
(ATLANTA) -- A number of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants in the Fulton County election interference case have received plea deal offers or have... Read More.
Biden to highlight what he’s done on student loan debt in upcoming speech
(WASHINGTON) -- Days after borrowers once again began paying back their student loan debts after a three-year pause, President Joe Biden will give a... Read More.
McCarthy vote live updates: Former GOP leader speaks after becoming first House speaker ever ousted
(WASHINGTON) -- A showdown on Tuesday with a breakaway faction of his own party saw House Speaker Kevin McCarthy removed as leader of the... Read More.
Laphonza Butler sworn in as replacement for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris swore in Sen. Laphonza Butler to serve as California's senator on Tuesday, replacing the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Butler, whose... Read More.
Sen. Lankford resumes call for bill to stop government shutdowns
(WASHINGTON) -- A Republican senator is renewing calls for legislation that would require lawmakers to reach a government funding deal without threat of a shutdown.
Sen.... Read More.
What to know about Kevin McCarthy’s rise and fall from power
(WASHINGTON) -- GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday became just the second speaker in history to be subjected to an effort by rank-and-file lawmakers to... Read More.
Supreme Court hears heated debate over Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
(WASHINGTON) -- Biden administration Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar delivered a forceful defense of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday during a heated Supreme Court... Read More.
Rep. Henry Cuellar gives firsthand account of being carjacked
(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Henry Cuellar offered his firsthand account Tuesday after he was carjacked at gunpoint Monday night.
"I was just coming into my place. Three... Read More.
White House vows Ukraine aid will continue
(WASHINGTON) -- The White House on Tuesday expressed confidence that regardless of developments on Capitol Hill, the U.S. would ultimately provide more assistance for Ukraine... Read More.
