Senate Republicans are seeking to extend current government funding levels into March to avoid a shutdown and negotiate spending bills, with lawmakers facing deadlines on January 19 and February 2 to keep the government open, while Congress still lacks spending caps for each section that needs to be funded.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik faced backlash after referring to January 6th defendants as "hostages," with critics pointing out the insensitivity given the actual hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
The art dealer for Hunter Biden revealed that the first son knew the identity of buyers for about 70% of his art, contradicting the White House's claim of keeping buyer identities anonymous to prevent corruption.
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Senator Robert Menendez accused prosecutors of conducting a public smear campaign and denied accepting bribes to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
A bipartisan tax deal under negotiation in Congress could potentially provide additional cash to parents through an expanded child tax credit while also offering business tax breaks.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been placed in a punishment cell in a high security prison in the Russian Arctic, as part of ongoing efforts to pressure him and silence his opposition to President Putin.
Police in Poland have arrested two MPs who were hiding under the protection of President Andrzej Duda, escalating the battle between Duda and new Prime Minister Donald Tusk as Tusk seeks to undo the nationalist Law and Justice Party's rule and bring Poland back in line with the EU's democratic rules.
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert's ex-husband expresses regret over the recent altercation and says he still loves her despite the accusations.
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has been issued a notice by the Tamil Nadu Congress for his remarks about Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and his support for Electronic Voting Machines.
Conservative commentator Jonathan Turley argues that the GOP lacks sufficient evidence to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, stating that the impeachment plans are based on a policy disagreement rather than evidence of corruption or impeachable offenses.
Hunter Biden's art dealer, Georges Bergès, testified before the House Oversight Committee that he has never discussed the paintings with the White House and never disclosed the buyers' identities to Hunter Biden, contradicting claims of an "ethics agreement" between the White House and the gallery.
A New York art dealer who sells Hunter Biden's artwork informed House impeachment investigators that Democratic donors have spent more on his pieces, with Hunter Biden knowing the identities of individuals who purchased around 70% of the art’s value, including Democratic donors Kevin Morris and Elizabeth Hirsch Naftali, although the art dealer denied any targeted selling to Democratic donors.
Marketing professor Scott Galloway criticizes U.S. political leaders for campaigning against the government, while advocating for national service to strengthen the country.
France's youngest prime minister, Gabriel Attal, has been appointed as the country's first openly gay head of government in a move to rejuvenate President Macron's centrist government and potentially groom a successor, following the resignation of his predecessor Élisabeth Borne.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent a prostatectomy for prostate cancer in December, with a positive prognosis, following a hospitalization for complications related to a urinary tract infection.
A former US Marine, Ray Epps, who was targeted by online conspiracy theorists, has been sentenced to one year of probation for his involvement in the Capitol riot, after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct and being pictured outside Congress on 6 January 2021.
Justice Jill Karofsky of the Wisconsin Supreme Court warns that the public must be informed about the harassment and threats faced by officials, as democracy is at stake if they are not addressed.
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Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., denies new bribery allegations involving Qatar and refuses to resign, instead urging his colleagues not to rush to judgment before he has the opportunity to explain himself in court.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to wind down a program that provides $30 monthly broadband discounts to low-income individuals unless Congress approves additional funding by May, potentially leaving millions of households without affordable internet access.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been isolated in a punishment cell at the Arctic penal colony where he is serving a 19-year sentence, following a minor infraction, according to a statement he relayed from behind bars.
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule that will require companies to treat certain workers as employees rather than independent contractors, a move that is expected to increase labor costs for industries relying on contract labor and freelancers.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her 2024 policy agenda, which focused on a range of priorities such as fighting crime, improving mental health, and increasing housing supply, while notable omitting any mention or plans to address the migrant crisis affecting the state.
Several Hezbollah members were killed in targeted strikes by Israel in southern Lebanon, while Lebanon expresses readiness for talks on long-term stability with Israel; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sees opportunities for post-war regional integration, and Saudi Arabia is interested in normalizing relations with Israel if it leads to a Palestinian state.
Prominent left-leaning users critical of billionaires Elon Musk and Bill Ackman, as well as the Israeli military action in Gaza, were mysteriously banned from Twitter, leading to speculation that their criticism of Musk and Ackman may have been behind the suspensions, although most of the accounts were reactivated without explanation shortly after.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has been criticized for his handling of border policies, but there is currently no evidence of corruption or impeachable offenses, making his impeachment unwarranted.
The bipartisan spending plan to avert a government shutdown, which includes $1.6 trillion in overall spending, is facing opposition from House Republicans who argue it doesn't cut spending enough, jeopardizing House Speaker Mike Johnson's conservative policy provisions.
Gabriel Attal, the youngest Prime Minister in modern French history, has been named France's next Prime Minister in an effort to revitalize Emmanuel Macron's presidency with a new government.
Anti-terror police in Rome are investigating video footage of hundreds of people performing mass fascist salutes during a memorial event, putting pressure on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to condemn the event due to her own past association with the far-right Youth Front.
Imran Khan's party denies that a recent article in The Economist, warning that Pakistan's upcoming elections could be a farce, was written using artificial intelligence, stating that it was authored by Khan himself while he is incarcerated.
Ray Epps, a man targeted by right-wing conspiracy theories, has been sentenced to a year of probation for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, despite the conspiracy theories claiming he was an undercover government agent.
Hundreds of people giving a fascist salute at a rally in Rome has sparked shock and outrage in Italy, leading to calls for action against neo-fascist organizations and criticism of the country's far-right leader, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urges leaders of the INDIA bloc to speak with one voice and work together to defeat the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, following tensions within the alliance.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing pressure to ban neo-fascist groups after hundreds of men were seen giving fascist salutes during a rally in Rome, sparking widespread condemnation across the political spectrum.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted President Joe Biden's speech at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, demanding a ceasefire in Palestine, highlighting the challenges Biden faces in managing international diplomacy and maintaining support within his own party.
Former President Donald Trump's son, Junior Trump, questioned whether President Joe Biden's speeches are influenced by medication, suggesting that the American public should have the right to access his medical records, despite Trump's own refusal to release his medical records.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) expressed his disappointment with the spending deal struck by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and did not rule out supporting a motion to remove Johnson from his post.
The January 6th committee subpoenaed Jim Jordan, who had evaded their initial subpoena, leading him to lecture others about the seriousness of receiving a subpoena and the consequences of ignoring it, showcasing his lack of respect for the rule of law.
The secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization has raised doubts about the Biden administration's commitment to transparency and trust in government.
Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony before the Republican-led House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic revealed "drastic and systemic failures" in America's public health systems, according to Representative Brad Wenstrup.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson as a "fraud" for his approach to federal spending negotiations and accused him of folding to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
The Secretary to the Ondo State Government engaged in a shouting match with the governor during a cabinet meeting over her exclusion from the burial planning committee for the late former governor, with tensions escalating as she claimed to have President Tinubu's support.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal as the country's new prime minister, making him the youngest and first openly gay official to hold the position, in an effort to revitalize his government and boost popularity before the European Parliament elections.
A federal appeals court has rejected the Biden administration's attempt to repeal regulations on dishwashers and clothes washers, citing uncertainty regarding the Department of Energy's authority to regulate water use and the negative consequences of the proposed standards.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un turned 40 on January 8th, although the exact date of his birth remains secretive and undisclosed.
Israeli hostage Aviva Siegal testified at the Knesset that she witnessed women hostages being harmed during her time in captivity, revealing Hamas' campaign of sexual violence against Israeli women.
The son of Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum has been released by a military tribunal, while his parents remain in detention following a coup, despite diplomatic pressure for their release.