President Biden feels guilt over his son's legal problems and believes that Hunter Biden wouldn't be facing indictments if he hadn't run for president in 2020, according to a new report, further straining his relationship with Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has stated that it will be "practically impossible" to pass legislation providing military aid to Ukraine before Christmas, calling for President Biden to get more involved in the negotiations.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos' attorney expresses optimism about plea negotiations in Santos' criminal fraud case, successfully delaying trial proceedings.
The recent assembly elections in Telangana served as a wake-up call for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, prompting him to consider dropping or replacing 25-30 MLAs in order to improve his party's chances of coming to power again.
Delta passengers on a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit were forced to spend the night in a remote Canadian military barracks after the plane experienced mechanical problems with its deicing system.
The Tory party, characterized by a lack of principles and a focus on survival, continues to engage in a chaotic and self-destructive Brexit war, with different factions competing to outdo each other in their insanity and unworkable plans.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz trolled Rep. James Comer by paying for expelled GOP member George Santos to deliver a sarcastic message to Comer over Cameo, mocking his failed hearings and alleged financial impropriety, as their feud in the House Oversight Committee escalates.
The Telangana unit of Congress has filed a complaint alleging that the BRS and BJP are conspiring to topple the newly elected government in the state, with the Congress government accusing the BJP and KCR of trying to topple the government by giving money.
U.S. Rep. James Comer's overseas business deals and his reaction to mention of his brother's business dealings were teased in a Hanukkah message by Rep. Jared Moskowitz.
The youth leadership initiative in the TDP has created the impression of boosting young leaders, but it often ends up being the sons or younger siblings of established seniors, making it difficult to sideline the seniors; in contrast, Jagan's resolute nature introduces unpredictability to the party's future.
An ally of President Joe Biden claims that Attorney General Merrick Garland and ex-FBI Director James Comey are more concerned with the appearance of honesty than true honesty, according to a report.
Hunter Biden is set to be in Washington, DC on Wednesday, the same day he was subpoenaed by House Republicans for a closed-door deposition, potentially leading to a confrontation on Capitol Hill as it remains unclear if he will answer their questions.
Hunter Biden's appearance in Washington, DC on Wednesday creates a potential showdown with House Republicans who subpoenaed him for a closed-door deposition as part of the impeachment inquiry, although it remains unclear if Biden will agree to sit down and answer questions.
President Joe Biden plans to meet with family members of American hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza after they were excluded from a White House Hanukkah celebration.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, who was ousted from Congress after being accused of fabricating his résumé, is now expressing his desire to return to Congress and root out corruption, despite facing federal criminal charges.
Rudy Giuliani faces the possibility of more defamation charges after a federal judge criticized his post-court tirade in which he continued to espouse false claims about the 2020 election; Giuliani is currently on trial for defamation and accused of owing millions to Georgia poll workers.
House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the scheduled vote to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, stating that Republicans are committed to the "rule of law" and are facing obstacles in their investigations due to the White House impeding witness testimonies and withholding documents.
CNN's John Berman criticizes Sen. J.D. Vance for leaving a Senate meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting Vance's opposition to providing more aid to Ukraine.
Former Georgia election worker Shaye Moss tearfully testified in her defamation trial against Rudy Giuliani that she faced accusations of being a traitor during a job interview at a Chik-fil-A restaurant, adding to the emotional toll of Giuliani's false claims about her involvement in passing around fake votes.
Rep. Jim McGovern accused House Republicans of abusing their power and weaponizing the government to smear President Joe Biden as a criminal in order to help Donald Trump, stating that every Republican allegation against Biden has been debunked and labeling the impeachment proceedings a national disgrace.
Republicans on a key committee rejected an amendment that would have included an "open and transparent" provision in a proposed resolution to begin the impeachment of President Joe Biden.
Former New York Congressman George Santos's lawyers are engaged in "productive" discussions with federal prosecutors regarding a potential plea deal in his fraud case, while Santos expresses his desire to return to Congress.
House GOP leaders have postponed the renewal of a key surveillance tool, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), until next year, due to disagreements over its authority and restrictions on spying on U.S. citizens.
Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky faces challenges in salvaging aid talks in Washington, with Republican senators unlikely to achieve a breakthrough this week.
House Democratic Caucus leader, Rep. Pete Aguilar, criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for not arranging a meeting between the full House and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating that House Republicans did not extend the offer to meet like the Senate did, while also emphasizing the need to support Ukraine in its fight for democracy and sovereignty.
Liberal politicians, including a Senator and a former MP, sent "anonymous letters" supporting Speaker Greg Fergus, according to Conservative committee member Eric Duncan.
Senator Thom Tillis criticized fellow Republican Senator JD Vance for suggesting that lawmakers may cut Social Security to fund military aid to Ukraine, calling Vance's claims "total and unmitigated bullshit." Vance, who has also called for territorial concessions to end the conflict in Ukraine, responded by dismissing Tillis' remarks as unrealistic.
A bipartisan committee in the US has released a report containing over 130 policy recommendations for restructuring the US-China economic relationship, including higher tariffs on Chinese goods, restrictions on US investments in China, and potential bans on companies like TikTok and drone makers. The report also calls for strategies to protect US companies from the impact of a partial decoupling and enact economic penalties against Beijing in the event of conflict.
The son of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai is meeting with the British Foreign Secretary to seek assistance in securing his father's release from prison in Hong Kong, where Lai faces trial for violating national security laws imposed by Beijing.
President Biden criticized Republicans for resisting his request for $61.4 billion in aid for Ukraine, warning that they would be giving Russian President Vladimir Putin "the greatest Christmas gift."
Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin was unable to provide evidence to support his claim that Democrats used fake electors in the 2020 election, despite citing instances of fake elector schemes that were found to be backing Trump.
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has not accepted the resignation of TSPSC chairman B Janardhan Reddy, requesting the opinion of the newly formed state government and seeking legal advice in relation to the ongoing investigation into the alleged leakage of question papers for recruitment tests.
Kenyan President William Ruto awarded several individuals, including former government officials, with the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya award in recognition of their outstanding services to the nation.
Members of the Ondo House of Assembly have been waiting for Akeredolu's son, Babajide, to deliver a handover letter from the ailing governor, but Babajide has disappeared.
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao appeals to people not to visit him in the hospital during his recovery from hip replacement surgery, as it causes inconvenience to other patients.
The new Congress government in Telangana faces financial challenges as it works towards fulfilling its remaining four guarantees, including providing free power and financial assistance, due to the state's financial problems.
Democratic Rep. Kathy Manning accused Rep. Elise Stefanik of plagiarizing her staff's work and prioritizing political gain over protecting Jewish students in a bipartisan effort to combat antisemitism on college campuses.
The US government is expanding its use of artificial intelligence but lacks policies to responsibly acquire and use the technology, potentially compromising American security, according to a federal oversight report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Newly appointed Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk presents his government's programme, pledging a pro-European Union vision, support for Ukraine, and a commitment to mend relations with the EU.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna expresses dissatisfaction after being excluded from the list of national honours, alleging that President William Ruto denied him the chance, but he respects the President's decision.
The BJP has announced Bhajanlal Sharma as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan, a surprising choice considering he is a first-time MLA from a non-winnable seat for upper castes, highlighting the party's strategy of fielding fresh faces in the heartland states it won.
Industrialist Harsh Goenka seeks a conversation between Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and Bollywood personality Orry Awatramani on the controversial 70-hour workweek issue.
Daily Kos is actively supporting the Black community and encouraging participation in the upcoming elections.
Late Night host Seth Meyers mocked Rudy Giuliani for entering a courthouse elevator with his belt undone, questioning if that was the moment his lawyers realized they were in trouble.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan warned that if Congress doesn't pass funding for Ukraine, it may lead to a broader war involving US troops and a threat to European security.
Nick Brown, a veteran Labour MP and former chief whip, has resigned from the party over a flawed and unfair internal disciplinary process that he considers a complete farce.
Daily Kos supports the Black community and encourages involvement in the upcoming elections.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticizes Republican colleagues and calls them "idiots" and "assholes" for pushing a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden without evidence of any crimes, while highlighting former President Trump's legal troubles.
Long-serving Newcastle MP and former cabinet minister Nick Brown is leaving the Labour Party and will stand down at the next election due to concerns over the party's "inexcusably flawed" disciplinary process.
Conservative senators, including Josh Hawley, Rand Paul, and Mike Lee, are objecting to the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), forcing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to work to keep the bill on track. Hawley has raised objections to the bill's exclusion of his amendment to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, while Paul and Lee are objecting to the inclusion of a four-month extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Despite these objections, Senate GOP leaders believe the bill is on track to pass.