Progressive Democratic lawmakers criticize President Biden's retaliatory strikes against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, arguing that it violates the Constitution by not seeking congressional approval.
Jelly Roll, a rapper and country music star, delivered a powerful speech in front of Congress, urging legislators to establish a bill to combat the supply and distribution of fentanyl in the US.
ABC political reporter Nour Haydar has resigned over concerns about the broadcaster's coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and treatment of culturally diverse staff, joining a growing number of journalists questioning the ABC's handling of these issues.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley questioned a top Department of Energy official about whether a Biden electric vehicle policy that benefits China is good for the U.S.
Democratic state lawmaker, Rep. Justin Jones, claims he was stripped of a committee position by Tennessee House Republicans due to his opposition to the school voucher program and his criticism of Speaker Cameron Sexton's abuse of power.
Conservative lawmakers are pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to withdraw from a spending agreement with Democrats, risking a government shutdown.
Former Michigan Rep. Larry Inman has been acquitted of attempted extortion and soliciting a bribe, five years after being accused of trying to sell his vote to repeal the state's prevailing wage law.
Congressional leaders are near a $70 billion bipartisan deal to expand the child tax credit and provide tax breaks for businesses through 2025.
Right-wing members of the GOP are pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to abandon the spending deal he made with Democrats in order to avoid a government shutdown.
Naomi Biden defends her father after Marjorie Taylor Greene boasts about Hunter Biden fleeing a committee room, with Naomi highlighting that everyone left when Greene started lying.
Poland's president has initiated the process to pardon two politicians arrested this week, amidst a dispute between the new government and its predecessor, despite legal arguments that these previously pardoned politicians were illegally pardoned in 2015.
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to pay $1.4 million in federal taxes from 2016 to 2019, following his previous indictments on tax and gun charges, as his legal battles continue to make him a target of Republican criticism.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has offered to testify in the House GOP's impeachment inquiry against him, however, the committee chairman leading the probe is accusing him of refusing the panel's request.
Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta emphasizes the importance of transparency and communication between Cabinet members and the White House in response to the Lloyd Austin saga, highlighting the need for clear procedures and protocols.
First Lady Jill Biden defends her son, Hunter, against relentless attacks by Congressional Republicans, calling them cruel, and expresses concern for the impact on her grandchildren.
Hunter Biden's New York City art dealer testified that the president's son knew the identity of the top buyer of his paintings, contradicting the White House's ethics plan to conceal patrons' identities.
Tennessee House Republicans face backlash after implementing a new ticketing requirement for accessing the public galleries, leading to criticism that the GOP supermajority is suppressing differing political views.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has offered to testify in the House GOP's impeachment inquiry against him, but the committee chairman leading the probe has accused him of refusing the panel's request.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal charges in California for allegedly failing to pay over a million dollars in taxes, with Republicans accusing Joe Biden of benefiting financially from his son's business dealings.
Hunter Biden made a surprising appearance before the House Oversight Committee, accompanied by his lawyer Kevin Morris, in an attempt to dissuade lawmakers from holding him in contempt of Congress in relation to the alleged Biden bribery scandal and to generate sympathy for him ahead of the release of Morris's documentary about Hunter's life.
Tennessee state lawmaker Justin Jones has been stripped of his committee assignment after protesting against a school voucher program and gun control.
Polish President Andrzej Duda is seeking a new pardon for two lawmakers charged with corruption, whose arrest prompted widespread protests in Warsaw, as they go on a hunger strike in prison.
North Carolina has divested its public employee pension from the parent company of Ben & Jerry's over the ice cream company's boycott of Israel, becoming the most recent state to do so, joining others like Arizona, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's failure to inform the White House about his hospitalization for complications from prostate cancer treatment has caused backlash and demands for transparency from lawmakers, turning his usual low-profile approach into a liability for the Biden administration.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing pressure to denounce and disband right-wing groups after footage of activists performing the fascist salute went viral, raising concerns about the rise of far-right sentiment in Italy.
The UK Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has proposed implementing supervised toothbrushing in schools to combat tooth decay, which is the most common reason for children to be hospitalized between the ages of six and ten.
President Bola Tinubu's decision to direct the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Dr Betta Edu, to hand over to the Permanent Secretary has been criticized by human rights activist Deji Adeyanju, who argues that both the Minister and Permanent Secretary were involved in corruption and should not be in charge of the ministry.
The culture secretary's failure to meet with the chair of S4C during a crisis and address a bullying scandal is "wholly unacceptable," according to a group of Welsh MPs.
Hunter Biden is set to be arraigned on charges of tax evasion and is expected to plead not guilty to nine charges that could result in a maximum of 17 years in prison, with allegations including spending millions on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills.
The Pentagon inspector general will review the handling of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer news to determine if appropriate procedures were followed.
The Pentagon's inspector general will investigate the handling of Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's secretive hospital visit, in which senior officials and the White House were not informed of his serious illness until three days later.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin faced criticism for delaying the notification of his hospitalization for prostate cancer, with analysts stating that the incident revealed dysfunction and incompetence at the highest levels of national security policy-making.
Left-wing activist and Putin critic Sergei Udaltsov has been arrested and charged with "justifying terrorism" on social media, potentially facing up to seven years in prison, in a move that stands out due to his previous support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Former Proud Boys member and Florida GOP executive committee member, Gilbert Fonticoba, has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in the Capitol riot, where he acted as "muscle" for the group and helped dismantle a bike rack barricade.
TV host Julia Hartley-Brewer has faced 15,000 Ofcom complaints and a petition calling for her resignation following an interview with Palestinian MP Dr Mustafa Barghout, where she was accused of being "rude" and "unprofessional."
Updated 7:08 PM Paris Time, January 20, 2023: The new French government under Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been announced, with only one major change at the foreign ministry, while most high-profile Cabinet members remain unchanged.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has subpoenaed Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines as part of an investigation into alleged collusion between the government and Big Tech companies, specifically regarding censorship of speech and content.
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal surprised the political and media spheres by appointing controversial politician Rachida Dati as the culture minister in his new cabinet reshuffle, despite her previous association with the centre-right President Nicolas Sarkozy. Dati, known for her unconventional path in both private and public life, is the first Muslim woman to hold a major government post in France and has recently been involved in an investigation into consulting fees she received as a Member of the European Parliament.
The restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland is crucial, as traditional direct rule is unlikely and would likely involve the Irish government, according to Conservative MP Sir Robert Buckland, who called on the DUP to show courage and agree to a deal before the Thursday night deadline.
Columnist Isaac Bailey suggests that Rep. Nancy Mace's meltdown during a House Oversight Committee hearing, prompted by Hunter Biden's presence, highlights the need to send adults to Congress instead of "acting like toddlers" and embarrassing themselves and the United States.
Senator Brian Schatz condemned former President Donald Trump's claim for total immunity from criminal prosecution, calling it an unprecedented and alarming argument.
Navy Federal Credit Union is being urged by ten Democratic U.S. Senators to undergo a review of its lending practices for racial disparities in mortgage approvals, as it was found that the credit union denied over 50% of Black loan applicants in 2022.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer claims he was not aware of the Horizon cases brought against sub-postmasters by the Crown Prosecution Service during his tenure as director of public prosecutions, stating that the CPS handled a large number of cases and it would be unrealistic for him to be curious about all of them.
The Defense Department inspector general will investigate the mishandling of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization due to complications from prostate cancer treatment and assess whether the Pentagon's policies and procedures are sufficient for timely and appropriate notifications and transition of authorities in cases of senior leadership unavailability.
Conservative House members are working on an alternative plan to the top-line spending deal struck by congressional leaders in order to avert a government shutdown, although Speaker Mike Johnson has not committed to pursuing any new spending levels yet.
Nancy Pelosi's investment in NVIDIA has earned her $250K in just 10 days, surpassing her annual salary, leading to debates over insider trading and praise for her strategic investments.
The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines in relation to its investigation into the alleged collusion between the Biden administration and Big Tech companies to censor speech.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has decided to pardon two members of parliament who were facing prison for abuse of power, despite initially stating that a previous pardon he issued in 2015 was sufficient to spare them from jail.
First lady Jill Biden criticized congressional Republicans for their treatment of her stepson Hunter, describing it as "cruel," amidst ongoing investigations into his alleged criminal activity and business dealings.
The Ministry of Urban Development has issued a second notice to Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra to vacate her government house, following her expulsion from the Lok Sabha in connection with the 'cash-for-query' case.