Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims in speech after court appearance
Former President Donald Trump made numerous false and misleading claims in a speech he delivered Tuesday night following his afternoon arraignment in Miami federal court to face charges of illegally retaining classified documents and obstructing the federal investigation into his conduct.
2023-06-14 12:28
Inside the Biden White House's intentionally quiet response to Trump's federal charges
At the very moment former President Donald Trump was pulling into an underground garage at the federal courthouse in Miami, his successor was 40 minutes into a meeting about Ukraine's nascent counteroffensive with NATO's secretary general.
2023-06-14 12:26
Subpoenas, spending bills and strategy sessions: House GOP plots multi-pronged attack on special counsel probe of Trump
House Republicans are mounting an all-out campaign to attack the special counsel's investigation into former President Donald Trump and looking to use every tool at their disposal to undermine its findings -- from subpoenas to the power of the purse strings.
2023-06-14 06:50
House passes GOP-led gas stove bill
The House is taking up a pair of GOP-led bills that Republicans say would prevent a nationwide ban on gas stoves -- a messaging opportunity for Republicans over an issue that has become part of the political culture wars -- despite the White House's insistence that it has no such plans. On Tuesday, the chamber passed the first of the two bills by a vote of 248 to 180.
2023-06-14 06:21
Takeaways from Trump's historic court appearance
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 charges Tuesday in a brief but historic court appearance following his arrest and processing on federal charges.
2023-06-14 06:17
Conservative House floor blockade ends but GOP tensions persist
The House advanced a slate of bills Tuesday afternoon, bringing a floor blockade to an end after a tentative agreement was reached between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and hardline conservatives who had brought the chamber floor to a halt in retaliation over how GOP leadership handled the debt ceiling deal.
2023-06-14 06:15
FBI announces new curbs on controversial surveillance program as Congress considers whether to renew it
Senior Biden administration officials on Tuesday announced new disciplinary measures to prevent further FBI abuses under a controversial surveillance program that will expire at year's end unless Congress renews it.
2023-06-14 05:48
Fact check: Debunking Trump's blizzard of dishonesty about his federal indictment
Former President Donald Trump has responded to his federal indictment the way he has responded to various other crises -- with a blizzard of dishonesty.
2023-06-14 05:19
Judge allows E. Jean Carroll to amend her defamation lawsuit to seek more damages against Trump
A federal judge will allow E. Jean Carroll to amend her original defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump to include comments he made at a CNN town hall.
2023-06-14 04:17
White House condemns 'inappropriate' video from Pride event
The White House condemned attendees at Saturday's Pride event on the South Lawn who engaged in what President Joe Biden's press secretary described as "unacceptable" behavior.
2023-06-14 03:59
Biden's press secretary violated Hatch Act, watchdog says
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the Hatch Act for using the term "mega MAGA" from the briefing room podium, the US Office of the Special Counsel has determined, and has received a warning letter.
2023-06-14 02:55
Donald Trump and aide arrive at Miami courthouse to be arrested
Former President Donald Trump and an aide have arrived at the federal courthouse in downtown Miami to be arrested and arraigned on federal charges.
2023-06-14 01:46