Democratic leaders and Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin are at odds over the state budget in Virginia, with the governor proposing multiple amendments that Democrats are likely to reject, potentially leading to a government shutdown if no compromise is reached before June 30.
New York's current corporation counsel, Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix, is expected to be replaced by Randy Mastro, a former deputy mayor for Rudy Giuliani, as part of the Adams administration's efforts to push her out, sources reveal.
Rev. Frederick Haynes III has resigned as president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a civil rights organization founded by Rev. Jesse Jackson, citing the need to move on due to existing challenges in the organization.
House Republicans have sent articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate in an effort to highlight President Joe Biden's handling of immigration policy, although the Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to quickly dismiss the charges without a trial or conduct a speedy trial that ends without a conviction.
Attorney General Merrick Garland assures lawmakers that President Biden shows no signs of cognitive impairment and he has complete confidence in Biden's ability to serve as commander in chief.
Violent clashes erupt in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, as protesters and police clash over a controversial "foreign agents" bill that has been criticized as authoritarian and Russian-inspired.
President Joe Biden has faced criticism from Republicans for using $2 million in donor funds to pay his legal fees, with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) paying around $1.05 million to his personal lawyer Bob Bauer and an additional $905,000 to a Boston legal firm for a documents case, while Democrats have criticized the Trump campaign for soliciting legal fees from supporters and spending $100 million on lawyers.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a make-or-break week as he navigates threats from both sides of his divided Republican Party on providing aid to U.S. allies, risking the loss of his position.
Sen. Tom Cotton supports people forcibly removing protesters who are blocking traffic during pro-Palestine demonstrations, but denies calling for violence against them.
Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle, a Democrat, has an arrest warrant issued for him for a violation of a protection from abuse order.
Former Michigan House leader Lee Chatfield and his wife have been charged with financial crimes, accused of using political accounts for personal expenses, including travel and housing, while Chatfield was raising millions of dollars in political donations.
Republican lawmaker Rep. Brian Mast has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the China-based parent company of fast fashion retailer Temu over its alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its questionable business practices, following class-action lawsuits filed over concerns about the Temu app and data privacy.
Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin criticized Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for downplaying the severity of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, suggesting that Thomas's wife's involvement in the conspiracy might be a reason; Toobin's comments were met with mockery by conservatives.
House Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to resign amidst controversy over Ukraine aid despite push from the far-right faction within his party.
Senator Josh Hawley accused Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm of owning stocks without proper disclosure and referred to her as the face of "institutionalized corruption" at the Energy Department, while Granholm defended herself, claiming it was a mistake and denying any conflicts of interest.
House Speaker Mike Johnson defiantly rejects calls to step aside or face ouster over his proposed US aid package for Ukraine and other allies, vowing to press forward with the aid package with support from Democrats.
The US House of Representatives has reauthorized the controversial spying law Section 702, allowing intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless surveillance on Americans' communications while expanding the scope of the surveillance, a move that has raised concerns among privacy advocates.
Attorney General Merrick Garland defended President Biden's cognitive fitness for office, stating that Biden has no impairment and that he has complete confidence in him, despite special counsel Robert Hur citing Biden's foggy memory as a reason not to prosecute him for mishandling classified records.
Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri called for the resignation of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm after accusing her of violating the STOCK Act and misleading the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about her ownership of individual stocks.
The House of Representatives has sent articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate, with Republicans aiming to draw out the process in order to highlight their concerns over border security.
Former potential juror Kara McGee, who works in cybersecurity, spoke to the media after being excused from the trial of former President Donald Trump's hush money case, describing the serious atmosphere in the courtroom and expressing her personal thoughts on Trump's handling of COVID-19.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority may overturn a charge against Capitol rioters, potentially leading to the reopening of some cases and affecting former President Donald Trump's federal election subversion case.
An audit has found that Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders violated state law by purchasing a $19,000 lectern and improperly handling records, leading to calls for better internal protocols and compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.
Senator John Fetterman receives backlash from militant Democrats for calling out bridge blockers and Starbucks disrupters, despite his extensive legislative record that liberals support.
Fox News Channel and Fox Business Channel have various shows airing from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, including Your World with Neil Cavuto, The Five, Special Report with Bret Baier, The Evening Edit with Elizabeth Macdonald, and The Bottom Line.
Attorney General Merrick Garland reassures that President Biden has no impairment and rejects the characterization of him as a sympathetic, elderly man with a poor memory, as stated in special counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents.
The Supreme Court is considering a case that may overturn numerous prosecutions, including those against former President Donald Trump, related to the January 6 Capitol riot. The case revolves around a charge of obstructing an official proceeding based on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the court's conservative justices appear inclined to support the defendant's argument that the charge should only apply to tampering with official documents.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether part of an obstruction law can be used to prosecute defendants involved in the Capitol riot, with justices appearing divided on the issue.
The White House supports Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal for aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan but emphasizes the need for swift action from the House.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is not commenting on a bill that would require big tech companies, like Google, to pay media companies for linking to their pages, a move that Google has responded to by removing news links in protest.
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is facing multiple criminal charges, including embezzlement and conducting a criminal enterprise, for allegedly misusing political nonprofit funds for personal expenses. His wife, Stephanie, also faces charges related to the probe.
House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats for not condemning anti-Israel and anti-American protests, accusing them of appeasing the "pro-Hamas" wing of their party, as demonstrations took place in various cities across the US.
Senator Tom Cotton encouraged protesters blocking the Golden Gate Bridge to be thrown off or have their skin ripped off, sparking controversy and concerns about his violent rhetoric.
Democratic Rep. Adam Smith expresses concern over Speaker Mike Johnson's new plan for foreign aid, urging the Speaker to instead bring the Senate-passed security supplemental to the floor to secure funding for Ukraine.
The White House declined an invitation for President Biden to testify before the House Oversight Committee on his son Hunter's business dealings, stating that the impeachment investigation is over and it's time to focus on the issues that matter to the American people.
Senate Republican leaders are urging President Biden to block oil sanctions relief for the Venezuelan government, citing the regime's failure to meet requirements related to fair elections and the risk of emboldening authoritarian aggressors like China, Iran, and Russia.
Republican congressman Chris Smith has delivered a letter to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, urging him to take action to address the issue of American children being abducted and held in Japan by parents without their consent.
Rep. Mike Johnson, a Republican representative from Louisiana, faces a second motion to oust him from office, this time from Rep. Thomas Massie, after Johnson introduced a plan to pass foreign aid, which is facing pushback from some conservatives over its lack of border security provisions.
Prosecutors file a motion for contempt against Donald Trump, accusing him of violating a gag order by publishing social media posts attacking two witnesses in his trial for alleged hush-money payments.
Survivors of the Nova festival massacre in Israel are calling for increased mental health treatments, as the Health Ministry admits it does not have data on the number of suicides or hospitalizations among survivors.
Senator Tom Cotton encouraged people to "take matters into their own hands" when dealing with streets blocked by protesters, sparking controversy and accusations of encouraging violence against those protesting the American response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Two Republican lawmakers are calling on the Department of Justice to comply with subpoenas for audio recordings and transcripts of interviews related to President Biden's mishandling of classified documents or face contempt of Congress proceedings.
Lt. General Ayman Bilal Safdar's resignation, allegedly due to his accusations against the Pakistani Army of election rigging, has been widely reported by independent journalists and YouTubers, with calls for the arrest of the current COAS, General Asim Munir, leading to concerns about the state of Pakistan's democracy.
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of aircraft contractor logistics support and training to Iraq for $140 million in order to enhance their aircraft maintenance and operational capabilities.
House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan to advance separate bills for foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, along with a fourth piece of legislation encompassing other Republican national security priorities, including sanctions on Iran and a loan-lease program for Ukraine aid, while the inclusion of a ban on TikTok is also possible.
Senator Tom Cotton sparked controversy by encouraging people to "take matters into your hands" when faced with protests blocking streets, leading to accusations of promoting violence; the protests were against the Biden administration's support for Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
A court in Andhra Pradesh has sentenced YSR Congress Party MLC Thota Trimurthulu and eight others to 18 months in jail for the 1996 case of tonsuring Dalit youths.
The Chinese Communist Party subsidizes the manufacturing and export of fentanyl materials through tax rebates, according to a House panel report, which highlights China's role in the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. and proposes recommendations to address the issue.
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell's remarks about using AUKUS submarines to defend Taiwan have sparked controversy and highlighted the United States' strategic shift in response to China's military assertiveness.
Brussels police shut down a gathering of nationalist European politicians, including Viktor Orbán and Nigel Farage, at the National Conservatism conference due to concerns over public safety.