Politics – Page 461 – Lawton Radio

Biden, Republicans spar over veterans’ benefits amid debt ceiling showdown

Thursday, May 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The already fierce debate over the debt ceiling turned more contentious this week as Republicans and Democrats feud over the politically explosive... Read More.

House Republicans seek FBI document they say alleges ‘scheme involving’ Biden

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House on Wednesday denounced as "anonymous innuendo" a subpoena issued by the powerful House Oversight Committee demanding the FBI produce a... Read More.

Trevor Reed’s mom speaks at event for Americans held overseas

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Keep pushing. That was the message on Wednesday from Paula Reed, mom of Marine veteran Trevor Reed, who was freed in a 2022 prisoner... Read More.

Biden administration sending $300 million in new military aid to Ukraine

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is sending a new $300 million military aid package to Ukraine as it prepares for an expected spring counteroffensive against... Read More.

‘Ebony Alert’ legislation could help address racial disparity in missing persons cases, advocates say

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- In the United States, Black Americans go missing at a disproportionate rate compared to other races, according to the National Crime Information... Read More.

North Carolina Republicans introduce 12-week abortion ban

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

(RALEIGH, N.C.)-- North Carolina legislators have introduced a new abortion bill that would ban the procedure after 12 weeks. Republican leaders announced... Read More.

Judge denies Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr’s request to return to House floor

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A judge has denied Montana state legislator Zooey Zephyr’s motion to have her legislative privileges and duties reinstated after being censured... Read More.

New York Police Department launches new flexible schedules

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK)-- Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell welcomed the first police officers to work a new flexible schedule as the department attempts to increase morale and... Read More.

Culture wars intensify as legislators face censures, expulsions

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Censures and expulsions in some state legislatures have become a growing consequence of the intensifying culture wars across the country. In Montana, Tennessee,... Read More.

Schumer ‘hopeful’ ailing Dianne Feinstein returns ‘next week,’ as Dems split over her absence

Tuesday, May 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer believes California Sen. Dianne Feinstein may return to Capitol Hill as soon as next week after a monthslong... Read More.

Garland responds to IRS agent’s claim Hunter Biden probe is being mishandled

Tuesday, May 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday gave his first public response to an IRS supervisor-turned-whistleblower who claimed to have information for Congress about... Read More.

Key takeaways from Senate hearing on Supreme Court ethics

Tuesday, May 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Supreme Court ethics and questions surrounding the conduct of Justice Clarence Thomas were on full display Tuesday at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The... Read More.