In an unprecedented move, the House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, leaving the chamber without a leader and plunging it into chaos; it is unclear who will succeed McCarthy as speaker.
Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the senator to fill the seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, becoming the third Black woman to serve as a senator and the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California.
The Supreme Court justices expressed doubts about the constitutionality of the funding stream for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), indicating that the agency is likely to avoid a devastating blow from the Court.
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones has filed a federal lawsuit against House Speaker Cameron Sexton and other officials, alleging that his constitutional rights have been violated by efforts to prevent him from expressing his views on critical issues.
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial has issued a gag order, prohibiting Trump from making comments about court staff, after he posted a social media attack on the judge's principal law clerk.
Congressman Matt Gaetz continues to attack Kevin McCarthy over the House Republican speaker's efforts to avoid a government shutdown, accusing McCarthy of cutting a secret deal with Joe Biden to provide additional funding to Ukraine, and vowing to introduce a motion to remove McCarthy as speaker.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar was carjacked by three armed assailants near the Capitol, but he was unharmed, according to a statement released by his chief of staff.
New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman accidentally pulled a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building, causing an evacuation and sparking controversy among Republicans who compare him to the pro-Trump rioters at the Capitol.
California Rep. Darrell Issa is expressing concern over California Gov. Gavin Newsom's appointment of Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY's List, to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, questioning the constitutionality of Butler's ability to hold office while residing in Maryland instead of California.
31 Senate Democrats are now calling for Senator Menendez to resign as he faces legal troubles in a NY courtroom, while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has no plan to avert a government shutdown.
Elon Musk faces backlash for mocking Ukrainian President Zelensky's requests for foreign aid amidst Russia's invasion.
Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron has reiterated that Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is valued at $18 million, rejecting Trump's claims that it is worth $1 billion, but also pleaded with the media to stop reporting that he made the valuation himself, as it was determined by local officials.
Members of Ukraine's parliament are criticizing Elon Musk for mocking the country's president in a meme, further straining their already tense relationship.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador criticized the US military aid to Ukraine, calling it "irrational," and urged Washington to allocate more resources to Latin American countries.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker urges President Biden to address the overwhelming influx of asylum-seekers in the state and calls for increased federal intervention and coordination at the border.
The US is closely coordinating with Canada on allegations that the Indian government was involved in the fatal shooting of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, although India has rejected the claims as "absurd" and "motivated."
Rep. Matt Gaetz believes that Speaker Kevin McCarthy will rely on Democrats to survive the conservative effort to remove him from power, which could weaken his standing among House Republicans.
US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer will lead a Senate delegation to China, with hopes of meeting President Xi Jinping, in an effort to advance US economic and national security interests, but experts suggest a positive outcome is unlikely due to persistent tensions and lack of progress on key issues.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is not interested in escalating tensions with India and wants to be present in the country to assist Canadian families, amidst a demand from India to remove 40 diplomats.
India has demanded Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats over accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, escalating tensions between the two countries.
Congress passed a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, with the final vote in the Senate being 88 to 9, and the bill will keep the government funded through November 17.
Democratic Rep. Phillips Resigns from Party Leadership Role Amid Speculation of 2024 Biden Challenge
Rep. Dean Phillips is stepping down from his Democratic leadership role amid rumors of a potential run against President Biden in the 2024 primary, citing incongruent convictions with his caucus.
The Biden administration is privately concerned about corruption in Ukraine and has developed a long-term plan to combat it, fearing that corruption could undermine support for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces calls for an apology and resignation after a tribute ceremony in Parliament honored a veteran who was revealed to have been part of a Nazi division in WWII, sparking a diplomatic embarrassment and raising concerns about Russia's misinformation machine.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated in an interview that he would resign if President Biden asked him to direct the Justice Department to investigate former President Trump, emphasizing that DOJ prosecutors are non-partisan and do not consider party affiliation in their decisions.
