Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas acknowledges that Nejwa Ali, an employee exposed as a Hamas supporter, remains on the Department of Homeland Security's payroll and is currently on administrative leave pending an ongoing investigation into her conduct.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is seeking attention with her threat to oust Speaker Mike Johnson and that there is not much support for her motion at the moment.
The creation of a transitional council to choose Haiti's next leaders is imminent, as Haiti faces a power vacuum, gang violence, and a humanitarian crisis.
The acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, visited the impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, expressing support and urging him to use legal means to overturn his impeachment.
Democratic Congressional calls to halt arms sales to Israel over its Gaza policies are increasing as 56 Democratic Representatives have signed a letter urging President Joe Biden to halt arms transfers until completion of the investigation into the IDF airstrike that killed seven aid workers.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly resigned from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation after it failed to honor Liz Cheney with their top prize, stating that more people should follow her example and speak out about the threat to democracy.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene failed to reach an agreement with Speaker Mike Johnson during their meeting regarding policy issues and her threat to remove him from the Speakership.
David Cameron, the former British prime minister, discusses geopolitics and his views on Ukraine and Gaza in his recent interviews with American media outlets.
Russia has seized assets of agricultural holdings company AgroTerra Group, raising concerns over international trade relations and food security amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, leader of YSRCP, emphasizes his commitment to presenting tangible progress achieved during his tenure and urges the public to support his party to ensure continuity of welfare initiatives and sustained development, warning that a return to power by Chandrababu Naidu would jeopardize these schemes and reforms.
Woodford Reserve has been accused of undermining a unionization effort at its Kentucky distillery by offering pay raises, relaxing vacation policies, and handing out whiskey bottles to workers before the union vote, a federal judge ruled.
Texas Representative Sheila Jackson Lee defended herself against criticism after she mistakenly claimed that the moon was made of gases, blaming Republicans for focusing on her error and diverting attention from important issues.
The mother of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is currently jailed in Siberia, fears for her son's life and calls on British Foreign Secretary David Cameron to intervene, citing the death of Alexei Navalny in Russian custody as a cause for concern.
House Republicans block a procedural vote to begin debate on a bill to reauthorize warrantless surveillance powers, causing uncertainty on how to address the issue before it expires next week.
Former UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson privately confessed to having an extramarital affair during his second term in office, according to his long-serving press secretary Joe Haines.
Republicans criticized Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to deport over a million illegal immigrants who have been ordered to leave, during a fiery hearing before the House Appropriations Committee.
The federal prosecutors are requesting a delay of at least two months in the corruption trial against Senator Bob Menendez and his wife due to his wife's serious health condition.
Rep. Brian Higgins resigned after 19 years in Congress for a job at a local performing arts center, citing frustration with the slow pace and polarization in the House, and he received a 75% pay increase in his new role.
The US Capitol Police has hired three attorneys to investigate and help prosecute threats against members of Congress, as the number of threats has been increasing, with only 27% of threats being prosecuted in 2023.
Denka Performance Elastomer (DPE) plans to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over newly finalized regulations targeting chemical plants, arguing that the rules are politically motivated and unfairly punish the company, which operates the nation's sole neoprene facility. DPE claims that EPA's compliance deadline would force the company to idle its operations and harm its employees.
The White House photographer for Gerald Ford resigned from the president's foundation board, claiming that they refused to honor Liz Cheney due to fear of reprisal from Donald Trump, who may return to power next year.
At least two Republican lawmakers have announced that they will oppose a procedural vote on legislation to reauthorize warrantless surveillance powers, potentially jeopardizing the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
A motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership post would be detrimental to the Republican majority and result in chaos in the House, according to Johnson himself.
Pulitzer-prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly resigned from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation board in protest of their decision not to honor Liz Cheney, criticizing their "short-sighted" rejection and highlighting the foundation's fears of retribution from the IRS if former President Donald Trump were to be reelected.
Pulitzer-prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly resigned from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation board due to its refusal to honor Liz Cheney and its concerns over potential backlash from former President Donald Trump.
Delhi Minister Raj Kumar Anand resigns from Kejriwal cabinet and AAP over corruption allegations, citing AAP's neglect of Dalit representation; controversy sparked with allegations of BJP pressuring Anand's decision, ED's raids on Anand's home, false import declarations, and evasion of customs duties adding complexity to the situation.
Kevin McCarthy claims that he was ousted as House Speaker because he refused to stop a House ethics investigation into allegations that Matt Gaetz had sex with a minor.
The Biden administration has introduced the first national standard to limit dangerous "forever chemicals" found in nearly half of the drinking water in the US, aiming to reduce exposure and protect human health.
Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, reaffirms support for Israel and emphasizes the need for clarity in U.S. foreign policy, stating that America stands with Israel in the face of growing threats from the same forces that hate the USA.
President Joe Biden is considering a request from Australia to drop the U.S. prosecution of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for publishing classified documents.
Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe denies charges of fraud and witness tampering, claiming the long-running legal case against him is political revenge.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to put the Senate-passed foreign aid bill for Ukraine up for a vote in the House, emphasizing that withholding military support is "strategic and moral malpractice."
Ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy claims that Representative Matt Gaetz wanted him to stop an ethics complaint regarding Gaetz's alleged relationship with a 17-year-old, which was the true reason behind McCarthy's removal as speaker.
President Biden welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House for a state visit, focusing on strengthening alliances and countering China, while Biden publicly opposes Japan's Nippon Steel's purchase of US Steel.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is hesitant to pass additional Ukraine aid due to fears of backlash from Donald Trump and the influence he holds over the Republican Party, according to President Biden in a recent interview.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy claims that he was ousted as Speaker of the House because a member of Congress wanted to avoid an ethics complaint about sexual misconduct, specifically alleging that Rep. Matt Gaetz slept with a 17-year-old.
National Unity Party Chairman Minister Benny Gantz emphasized the importance of prioritizing the security and development of frontier regions, such as the western Negev, and achieving a military, civilian, and diplomatic victory over Hamas in a recent media address following a party meeting.
Comedian-villain and YSR Congress party leader Posani Krishna Murali has launched a scathing attack on various politicians and media personalities, accusing them of corruption, double standards, and mistreatment of women ahead of the elections in Andhra Pradesh.
Former minister and Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham, who recently joined the YSR Congress party, criticized Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan for making indirect comments against him and campaigning in Pithapuram, stating that Pawan had no moral right to ask for votes in Andhra Pradesh.
A Florida woman was sentenced to jail for stealing and selling President Biden's daughter's diary to a far-right news site, Project Veritas, for $40,000.
The official social media account of Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy temporarily lost its 'blue tick' verification mark due to a technical issue caused by a change in the profile picture, which sparked speculation of a possible hack.
### Summary MEPs will vote on laws to form a common European migration and asylum policy, while lawmakers criticize von der Leyen over quick-fire North African migration deals.
The Biden administration has implemented strict limits on certain "forever chemicals" in drinking water, aiming to reduce exposure and prevent illnesses, but water utilities have raised concerns about costly treatment systems and increased water bills.
Former White House chief of staff Ron Klain criticized President Biden for focusing too much on infrastructure projects and not enough on rising costs during an event hosted by Democracy: A Journal of Ideas.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended Eid-al-Fitr wishes to his country while urging Muslims worldwide to remember their Palestinian and Kashmiri brothers and sisters who are facing atrocities, and also stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the insult of K Annamalai by a senior DMK leader in a rally, saying that the people of Tamil Nadu will give a reply, while DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran stood by his remark calling Annamalai a "joker."
Yvette Cooper, the Shadow Home Secretary, criticizes the Conservative Party's plans for policing and business rates, calling them an "imitation" of what the Labour Party wants.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee misspoke in a speech to school children, incorrectly stating that the moon is made up mostly of gases and referring to it as a planet. Jackson Lee defended her remarks, but faced criticism online for her scientific inaccuracies.
Several January 6 rioters have been granted early release from their sentences ahead of a supreme court review that could overturn their convictions and impact more than 350 defendants, as the court is set to decide on the legality of a specific federal charge related to the Capitol breach.
Chinese President Xi Jinping told former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou that outside interference cannot prevent the "family reunion" between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing that all issues can be discussed.