Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Senate will continue to work next week to reach a deal on an emergency aid package, including assistance for Ukraine and Israel, and vowed to hold a vote on the proposal regardless of the outcome of negotiations.
White House press secretary Jean-Pierre denied any evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden when pressed on allegations of interactions with Hunter Biden's business associates and criticized House Republicans for wasting their time on baseless political stunts.
In a Thursday interview, Senator Kyrsten Sinema emphasized the importance of reaching an agreement on border security negotiations and stated that failure is not an option.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warns that the government will shut down if House Republicans demand funding levels below those negotiated in the debt ceiling agreement.
White House spokesperson Ian Sams and CNN's Phil Mattingly engaged in a heated exchange regarding the investigation into the Biden family's alleged foreign business dealings, with Sams disputing Mattingly's characterization of President Biden's statements about his son's involvement.
Guyana and Venezuela meet to address their long-standing dispute over the Essequibo territory, with Guyana refusing to negotiate the control of the oil- and mineral-rich region, which is claimed by both countries.
Arizona attorney Alexander Kolodin has been subjected to a disciplinary process and ordered to pay costs after bringing baseless election lawsuits and a defamation suit that the court deemed were filed for harassment purposes.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy bids farewell to Congress, urging his colleagues to be bold and unafraid in doing what's right, despite the risk of losing their jobs, as he reflects on his own tumultuous year and expresses gratitude for the opportunities he was given.
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan stated that Lesley Wolf, the federal prosecutor involved in the Hunter Biden probe, refused to answer questions during a closed-door interview, citing instructions from the Justice Department, according to IRS whistleblowers who have alleged political influence in the investigation.
Prominent MAGA nonprofit "America First Legal" spent $30 million on advertising, rather than lawsuits as it claimed, using only a small portion of its budget for legal services, according to tax filings.
Former high-ranking FBI official Charles McGonigal was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for colluding with a Russian oligarch to evade US sanctions, with the judge calling it a "great risk to national security."
Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy accidentally referred to President Joe Biden as "President Obiden," causing laughter in the White House briefing room as he asked a question about Vice President Kamala Harris's alleged disagreement with Biden on the war in Gaza.
The Republican party of Long Island, New York has nominated Mazi Melesa Philip, an Orthodox Jewish, Ethiopian-Israeli mother of seven and current state legislator, to run for the seat in Congress recently vacated by George Santos, who was expelled from the House due to fraud charges and a fabricated life story.
Vice President Kamala Harris is undermining President Joe Biden's support for Israel, contributing to a bureaucratic revolt and raising questions about her loyalty and political ambitions.
News start-up Punchbowl News is acquiring Electo Analytics to provide data on legislation for its political-obsessive readers, expanding its coverage of the financial services industry and aiming for a subscription price increase in January.
The Senate will delay its holiday recess in order to reach a border deal and unlock aid for Ukraine before Christmas, with negotiators given more time to work through the weekend.
President Joe Biden potentially put himself at risk by discussing his son Hunter's decision to refuse to comply with a House subpoena, raising questions about his involvement in the matter, according to legal analyst Jonathan Turley.
A lawyer representing two former Georgia election workers defamed by Rudolph Giuliani argued in court that a significant jury award would deter powerful figures from spreading false accusations and damaging the lives of ordinary people.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press conference where he faced criticism from ordinary Russians who questioned the realities portrayed by the Kremlin, highlighting issues such as lack of education and healthcare, while also inadvertently revealing higher Russian losses in the war with Ukraine than previously admitted.
Sen. Mark Warner believes that Congress hasn't done enough work on AI regulation in the US to support Pope Francis' proposal for a global treaty on AI regulation.
Social media users have criticized the White House Christmas video posted by First Lady Jill Biden, labeling it as "classless" and "tacky," while others praised the display of talent and production value. Additionally, there are speculations about Jill Biden's active involvement in her husband's administration and her potential role in supporting his reelection efforts.
Hasan Bitmez, a Turkish opposition legislator, has died two days after suffering a heart attack during a speech criticizing the government's policy towards Israel.
Republican Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio has been compared to a "Bad Santa" and Russian President Vladimir Putin in an editorial cartoon due to his opposition to sending more aid to Ukraine, walking out of a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and his potential alliance with former President Donald Trump.
Meghan McCain is considering legal action after being accused of engaging in influence peddling on ABC's The View.
Former Delaware assistant US attorney Lesley Wolf, who allegedly interfered in the criminal investigation of Hunter Biden to protect President Biden and his son, has recently left the Justice Department, amid the impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden's involvement in his family's foreign business dealings.
Democrats are upset about Republicans launching an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, but it seems they are finally experiencing the consequences of their own actions; in addition, the mayor of Boston hosts a racially exclusive Christmas party, the White House stirs confusion with a strange holiday video, Jada Pinkett Smith embarrasses her husband in public, and a YouTuber learns the downside of "open marriages."
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) has introduced the Books Save Lives Act to combat the increase in book bans in public schools and libraries, aiming to classify such bans as violations of federal civil rights laws and ensure libraries maintain a diverse range of books.
A Washington jury is set to determine the amount of damages that Rudy Giuliani must pay to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who were targeted with threats and smear campaigns after Giuliani and Donald Trump falsely accused them of manipulating ballots in the 2020 election.
In solidarity with the Black community, Daily Kos encourages ways to get involved in upcoming elections and promotes the importance of voting.
Congress has approved legislation preventing any president from unilaterally withdrawing the United States from NATO without Senate approval or an Act of Congress.
A senior Hamas official has called for violence against American and British interests in response to the deaths of Gaza citizens, specifically targeting Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Turkish lawmaker Hasan Bitmez died after suffering a heart attack on the parliament floor following a speech where he declared that Israel would not escape the wrath of God for its war in Gaza.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin criticized Rep. Matt Gaetz for "living off" his "daddy's money" after Gaetz called for a ban on members of Congress trading stocks and cited Mullin's increase in wealth as an example.
Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin have introduced legislation called the Rare Earth Magnet Production Tax Credit Act, aiming to bolster domestic production of rare-earth magnets for green energy, defense, and consumer technologies and reduce reliance on China, which currently controls 90% of global magnet production.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin condemns the suspension of 15 MPs from Opposition parties, demands their immediate revocation, and criticizes the Union government for suppressing freedom of expression in Parliament.
President Biden is privately anxious about the criminal investigation into his son Hunter Biden, with concerns that it could consume him and affect his 2024 prospects, according to close White House allies.
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani chose not to testify in a federal lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers, who claim that his baseless election fraud claims caused them reputational damage and exposed them to threats.
Rep. David Joyce has stated that he has not seen any evidence to support the accusations against President Biden despite voting to formalize the impeachment inquiry.
The House overwhelmingly passed an $886 billion defense bill that authorizes a pay increase for service members, invests in competition with Russia and China, and excludes right-wing lawmakers' restrictions on abortion access, transgender care, and diversity policies at the Pentagon, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The United States House of Representatives has voted to formally authorize its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican in favor and every Democrat against, following growing pressure to progress in the probe into the business dealings of Biden's family members.
Hunter Biden's offer to testify publicly in his father's impeachment inquiry creates a PR dilemma for House Republicans who have attacked him, as refusing his offer could harm their image.
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is a pointless distraction from more important issues, such as investigating dangerous working conditions for federal employees, according to Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.
Barrelakka, an unemployed young woman who gained popularity by contesting as an independent candidate in the Telangana assembly elections, has caught the attention of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is using her name to mock his political rival Pawan Kalyan.
Rudy Giuliani decided not to take the witness stand in his defamation trial, leaving the defense with no case, as his lawyer argued that the victims had "been through enough."
DMK MP Kanimozhi criticizes BJP for suspending opposition leaders over a security breach in Parliament while failing to take action against the MP who issued passes to the attackers.
Andhra Pradesh education minister Botsa Satyanarayana defended the YSRCP's credentials for re-election by highlighting the party's welfare schemes, changes in education and healthcare, while criticizing the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) as an invalid coin and predicting a poor performance for them in the upcoming elections.
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu has stated that his party will only accept leaders from the YSR Congress party who have a clean record and fair chances of winning, and emphasized that his party will not accept all those who do not get party tickets there.
The upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo are both an opportunity and a danger, as they could potentially be stolen and lead to violence or a coup, despite some signs of progress made by current president Félix Tshisekedi.
The Indian government has withdrawn the suspension of DMK MP S R Parthiban from the Lok Sabha after it was mistakenly included in the list of suspended members, bringing the total number of suspended MPs for the winter session to 14.
Hunter Biden accuses GOP leaders of weaponizing his father's love for him to use it as "evidence of corrupt complicity" in their probe into the family's financial dealings.