Who could replace McConnell? Trump has a critical view of the possible short list
It would be a mistake to presuppose these are the final days of Sen. Mitch McConnell's record-setting run as the Republican leader in the Senate. But his recent public freezing spells make it imprudent not to consider what comes next.
2023-09-02 05:51
Failed GOP gubernatorial candidate says Trump told her to 'talk differently about abortion'
Failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon said former President Donald Trump advised her to "talk differently about abortion," as she took a hardline approach on the issue during her bid to unseat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last year.
2023-09-02 03:58
Mitch McConnell: From polio victim to political titan
The Kentucky senator has been behind many of his party's most consequential moments in Washington.
2023-09-02 03:21
Proud Boy who smashed Capitol window on January 6 sentenced to 10 years
The Proud Boy who smashed through a window to the US Capitol with a police riot shield on January 6, 2021, allowing the first wave of rioters to storm the building as members of Congress were being evacuated was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison.
2023-09-02 00:57
Finger-pointing and frustration over migrant crisis leads to a total breakdown between White House and NYC mayor
The relationship between President Joe Biden's White House and Eric Adams began breaking down in private months earlier than previously known -- and long before the New York mayor started publicly blasting the president over the migrant crisis in his city.
2023-09-02 00:18
Nikki Haley calls for 'mental competency tests' for aging US leaders
The White House hopeful says "you have to know when to leave" when asked about a Senate leader's lapses.
2023-09-01 23:51
Kenneth Chesebro, architect of fake electors plot, pleads not guilty in Georgia election case
Attorney Kenneth Chesebro, the architect of the Trump campaign's fake electors plot in 2020, pleaded not guilty Friday in the Georgia election subversion case, according to a court filing.
2023-09-01 22:16
Challenges to Afghan special visa program remain two years after US withdrawal, State Dept. watchdog finds
Numerous challenges to the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program remain two years after the chaotic and deadly US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the State Department's watchdog agency said in a new report released Thursday.
2023-09-01 20:45
When John Roberts wants things done, he acts. What that means for ethics rules
Soon after he became chief justice of the United States, John Roberts faced what he believed was a "crisis" involving the judiciary: Federal judges were underpaid.
2023-09-01 17:23
A net of justice is tightening around 2020 election deniers and may be closing in on Trump
It turns out that there is a heavy price for trying to steal votes, defaming defenseless election workers and invading the US Capitol to try to thwart a democratic transfer of presidential power. And accountability is moving ever closer to Donald Trump.
2023-09-01 12:26
Vivek Ramaswamy faces attacks from rivals in days after breakout debate performance
Ever since last week's Republican presidential primary debate, Vivek Ramaswamy has found himself with more money, more name recognition and dramatically negative focus from his rivals.
2023-09-01 10:53
Texas man pleads guilty to threatening Georgia officials after 2020 election
A Texas man pleaded guilty on Thursday to making threats against public officials in Georgia following the 2020 election, the Department of Justice said in a news release.
2023-09-01 08:28