Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has urged Congress to support Ukraine in its battle against Russia, risking his hold over his own party and openly defying former President Donald Trump, with 22 Republican senators joining Democrats to pass a $95 billion foreign aid bill that includes $60 billion for Ukraine while Trump lobbies Republican House members to oppose further aid to Ukraine.
The White House sent a Valentine's Day card to House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizing him for his role in defeating a restrictive border bill.
The House Judiciary Committee has requested that the ghostwriter of President Biden's memoir turn over any recordings and notes from their conversations after it was revealed that the President shared classified information with the ghostwriter.
Swatting incidents, in which hoax calls are made to the police to provoke a heavily-armed response, have been targeting US politicians and officials, escalating the threats and violence associated with the current polarized political environment in the country.
Tennessee Republican Rep. Mark Green announces he won't seek a fourth term, citing the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as one of the reasons and expressing his belief that the country and Congress are "broken beyond most means of repair."
Florida representatives voted to advance a new proposal requiring public schools to teach the history of communism, sparking debate over the bill's intention and potential divisiveness.
The impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is likely to be dismissed in the Senate, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expected to either dismiss the charges or refer them to committee.
Democrats are calling on James Comer to provide evidence of witness intimidation after he accused them of such behavior during a closed-door deposition as part of the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
The United States Senate has faced criticism for passing a foreign funding bill that provides billions in military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, while domestic social programs remain underfunded. The prioritization of military spending over housing, healthcare, education, and debt relief is a longstanding issue on Capitol Hill.
Allies of President Joe Biden are blaming his legal and communications teams for mishandling the response to the special counsel report, which highlighted Biden's memory issues and raised questions about his legal advice during the investigation.
House intelligence committee head, Mike Turner, has called for the declassification of information regarding a "serious national security threat" involving Russian plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space, although no details about the threat have been provided.
The foreign business community in Hong Kong is expressing concerns about how new rules on "state secrets" under proposed national security legislation could impact the city's competitiveness and ease of doing business.
Lord Cameron has urged the US Congress to support a military aid package for Ukraine, warning against repeating the mistakes of the past and showing weakness in the face of aggression from tyrants like Hitler and Putin. However, his intervention has been met with criticism from some Republicans who believe he should focus on his own government rather than meddling in US politics.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in an interview that he prefers Joe Biden over Donald Trump, describing Biden as a more experienced and predictable politician, but emphasized his willingness to work with any U.S. president chosen by the American people; however, his comments are likely viewed as mischief-making given the current state of U.S.-Russia relations and the ongoing political uncertainty.
Paraguay's Senate expels opposition senator Kattya González, sparking protests over concerns about the country's democracy and accusations that the ruling Colorado party is silencing opposition voices.
The White House dismisses the idea of a one-on-one negotiation between President Biden and Speaker Mike Johnson, emphasizing that Johnson should bring a bipartisan national security funding bill to a vote.
Despite her reluctance to discuss her fashion choices, Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema's bold and unconventional outfits provide insight into her strategy as a politician, according to political commentators and fashion experts.
Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized the media and politicians for defending President Biden's mental acuity despite his noticeable gaffes and poor memory.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has postponed the consideration of a bill that would reauthorize the warrantless spy program due to divisions between two powerful committees over whether the program should include a warrant requirement.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas urges Hamas to finalize a hostage deal with Israel to prevent a potential military operation in Gaza's Rafah, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains committed to moving forward with the operation.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticizes Rep. Nancy Mace and questions her ability to lead, while also making jabs at Rep. Matt Gaetz, suggesting their relationships with former President Trump may not be as strong as they claim.
Republicans in the US House of Representatives have successfully voted to impeach Joe Biden's Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, although he is unlikely to be convicted and removed given the Democrats' control over the Senate.
The White House has scheduled a classified meeting with congressional leadership to discuss a reported serious national security threat related to Russia's intention to put a nuclear weapon into space and potentially use it against satellites.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas becomes the first cabinet member to be impeached in 150 years due to Republicans blaming him for the influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border.
Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood condemns protesters for targeting politicians after a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside his home, stating that the treatment of MPs is falling and should not be normalized in any way.
Britain's decline over the past 25 years has led to broken institutions, declining living standards, and a fading of national virtues, with no hope of meaningful improvement despite a change in political leadership.
House Republicans are divided and engaging in finger-pointing following their loss in the special election for George Santos' seat, with blame being placed on the push to expel Santos, GOP infighting, campaign mechanics, and failure to embrace early voting. The loss further narrows the GOP's slim majority in the House.
The White House is reviewing whether to release the transcript of a special counsel's interview with President Biden, which discusses sensitive topics including classified information, security measures, and potentially executive privilege, complicating the decision to disclose the material.
State bodies are being accused of delaying the release of information on killings, as the Legacy Act will soon come into force, replacing Troubles inquests with investigations, offering immunity to perpetrators who cooperate with the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), a move criticized for denying justice to bereaved families.
Republicans are divided over the decision to vote out former Rep. George Santos after Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election to reclaim the New York congressional seat, with some claiming it was a mistake while others stand by the expulsion due to Santos' dishonesty and fraud.
The House Intelligence Committee has shared intelligence regarding a "serious national security threat" related to Russia with all members of Congress to review, prompting calls for President Joe Biden to declassify information on the matter.
House Republican Conference members, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are deliberating on how to handle a bill providing aid to Ukraine and Israel, with proposals being drafted and options being considered for changes to the Senate-passed package.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has become the first sitting Cabinet secretary to be impeached in a public rebuke of the Biden administration's immigration policies, although Mayorkas still retains his position and the impeachment is subject to conviction by the Senate.
The Republican-led U.S. House is delaying the passage of a $95.3 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine and other allies, raising doubts about providing military support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
YCP Rajya Sabha member Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy is expected to join the Bharatiya Janata Party and contest as a BJP candidate from Nellore with the support of the Telugu Desam Party.
The European Commission warned Slovakia that its legal reforms, which critics argue protect the prime minister's allies, risked damaging the rule of law before the reforms were approved by the country's MPs.
Jared Kushner defends his business dealings with Saudi Arabia and denies any conflict of interest after his private equity firm received a $2bn investment from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
Tucker Carlson praised Vladimir Putin and the city of Moscow, stating it is "nicer than any city" in the U.S., while also criticizing President Joe Biden and his handling of the country, during an interview at the World Governments Summit 2024 held in Dubai.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair, has been criticized for lounging in a luxury Florida condo while thousands of Israeli reservists are drafted into the ongoing war in Gaza.
Former President Trump's remarks about Russia, specifically his statement that he would not protect delinquent European countries in NATO, are criticized by Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) as effectively giving Russian President Vladimir Putin a green light and setting the stage for World War III.
House Republicans justify the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, claiming that his refusal to enforce immigration laws and breach of public trust are impeachable offenses.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticized former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao for using offensive language against him and challenged him to participate in a debate on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation project in the Assembly, questioning whether someone who held prestigious positions should use such language.
A. Revanth Reddy expresses confidence in remaining Chief Minister for 10 years and challenges K. Chandrasekhar Rao's return to power, promising to address unemployment and recruit two lakh employees without causing harm.
Shehbaz Sharif, younger brother of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, is set to become Pakistan's prime minister for a second term after Nawaz Sharif decided not to run for the top job.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's colleagues are frustrated with his inconsistent positions, particularly on foreign policy, as he voted against aid to Ukraine despite meeting with its president, criticized Trump's "America First" policy but later allied with him, and turned against a bipartisan bill that included GOP-backed provisions he previously supported.
Rajya Sabha MP from YSR Congress, Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, hints at leaving the party soon after meeting with Chandrababu Naidu, potentially joining TDP and posing a significant blow to YCP.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has stated that Hamas must ease its demands before negotiations can progress further, following reports that an Israeli delegation had not approved of returning to Cairo for talks on the release of remaining hostages.
The Burj Khalifa was illuminated in the Indian flag colors to honor Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Dubai for the World Governments Summit.
The future of Social Security is uncertain as the 2024 presidential race approaches, with potential Republican candidates like Nikki Haley, Mike Johnson, and Kevin Hern having proposals that could impact benefits for Americans.
Labour pledges to block unfit MPs and suspend members who fail to call out offensive language, as the party faces criticism for comments made by its candidates.