The Republican chairmen of two House committees leading the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden are threatening to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress if he fails to appear for a closed-door deposition on Dec. 13.
President Biden called on Congress to urgently approve aid to Ukraine, warning that Republicans blocking the funding would give Russian President Vladimir Putin "the greatest gift he could hope for" and jeopardize global leadership. However, a key Senate procedural vote failed to advance the aid package, with Republicans demanding new restrictions on border security.
President Biden denies allegations that he had interactions with his relatives' foreign business associates, despite evidence suggesting otherwise, as the House of Representatives votes on an impeachment inquiry.
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Senate Republicans blocked debate on a $110 billion national security funding bill, which included money for Ukraine and Israel, due to demands for immigration policy measures, despite warnings from President Biden that failing to pass the funding would strengthen Russian President Putin's position and have dire consequences for global democracy.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' visit to Washington, DC, to address migrant issues does not include a meeting with President Biden, but rather an invitation to a holiday party with other local officials at the White House.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer scolded an NBC correspondent during a testy exchange over money transfers to President Biden from his son Hunter and brother James, calling the reporter "financially illiterate."
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced his retirement from Congress, ending weeks of speculation after he was ousted from his leadership role in October.
Ryan Nobles aggressively questioned Rep. James Comer about the car loan repayments by Hunter Biden to President Joe Biden, challenging Comer's denial of it being a loan and providing evidence from bank records, resulting in Comer calling Nobles "financially illiterate".
The Senate is set to hold a key vote on a supplemental funding bill that includes financial aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, but it is expected to fail due to opposition from Senate Republicans who are demanding stricter border regulations in exchange for their support.
Former congressman George Santos, who was recently expelled from Congress, has potentially earned more on the Cameo platform in just 48 hours than his entire annual congressional salary of $174,000, according to Semafor.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was interrupted by protesters as he tried to apologize for the lives lost to Covid-19 during his tenure, during his testimony at the UK's public Covid inquiry, which he set up in May 2021.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the former Speaker of the House, has announced his resignation, which will further shrink the Republican majority and make passing legislation in 2024 more challenging.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to delay MPs' holidays and block the Liberal government's economic legislation until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau removes the carbon tax, prompting criticism from Government House Leader Karina Gould.
Late former President Pranab Mukherjee had concerns about Rahul Gandhi's leadership abilities and was disappointed with his frequent disappearances, according to a new book titled "Pranab My Father" by Sharmishtha Mukherjee.
A newly released biography of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee reveals that he believed Rahul Gandhi lacked the political acumen and dedication needed to revitalize the struggling Congress party.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre threatens to keep Parliament sitting over Christmas and introduce thousands of amendments to legislation unless the Liberal government scraps parts of its carbon tax, demanding tax relief for farmers, exemption for First Nations, and lifting the tax on all home-heating energy sources.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the UAE, where he met with the UAE President before heading to Saudi Arabia, despite an International Criminal Court warrant seeking his arrest for the deportation of Ukrainian children.
Representative Lisa McClain introduced a resolution to censure Representative Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a congressional building, while Bowman claims it was a mistake and denies any intention to delay a government funding vote.
Greek and Turkish officials have stated that sensitive issues such as maritime borders and Cyprus will not be discussed during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Athens, with the focus instead being on positive agreements and cooperation in various areas, including the construction of a new bridge, student exchanges, energy trading, tourism, sport, and small businesses.
Former Representative George Santos is set to earn more money from custom videos on Cameo in a few days than he did in a whole year as a member of Congress, which he views as revenge after being expelled for alleged theft from donors.
Two U.S. senators are investigating the involvement of private-equity firms in the healthcare industry, specifically looking into the financial arrangements that prioritize profits over patient care and whether these deals have harmed patients and clinicians.
Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's proposed $110 billion aid package, specifically objecting to funds allocated towards Israel's military strategy in its conflict with Hamas, citing concerns about the needs of American working families not being adequately addressed.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) supremo K Chandrashekar Rao makes his first public appearance after losing power to the Congress party in Telangana, greeted by a large number of people in his native village.
Former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has warned the Conservative Party that it faces "electoral oblivion in a matter of months" if it fails to address illegal migration and introduce new legislation to tackle the issue. Braverman emphasized the need for strong measures to combat "mass, uncontrolled, illegal migration," which she argued is putting strain on public finances, public services, community cohesion, and national security. She also called for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights and replace the Human Rights Act with a British bill of rights.
House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers will no longer lead the US congressional delegation attending the United Nations climate summit in Dubai due to a scheduling conflict, with Rep. Kelly Armstrong taking her place as the delegation leader.
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to blur the faces of the Capitol insurrectionists before releasing new footage of the attack to protect them from retaliation, despite the Department of Justice already having access to the surveillance film.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is moving forward with plans to take over the oil-rich region of Essequibo, controlled by Guyana, despite opposition and international concerns.
Hunter Biden's lawyer reiterates that he will only testify publicly before the House Oversight Committee, citing the committee's use of closed-door sessions to manipulate and distort facts.
Italy has officially informed China that it is leaving the Belt and Road Initiative, the trade and investment program, as it did not bring significant gains to Italy's economy.
The Islamabad High Court has dismissed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's petition to move an appeal to a different court, marking another setback in his bid to contest upcoming national elections.
Italy has withdrawn from China's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, signaling its opposition to Beijing's attempt to gain political influence and limited benefits for Rome.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was reportedly angered during a classified Senate intelligence briefing on Ukraine when Republican senators brought up security at the U.S. southern border, leading to a heated exchange and accusations of disrespect.
The U.S. State Department is being accused of violating the U.S. Constitution by funding technology to suppress Americans' freedom of speech, according to a lawsuit filed by The Federalist, The Daily Wire, and the state of Texas.
Capitol Hill has reopened to lobbyists, allowing them to advance their policy priorities and navigate the regulatory activity from the Biden administration.
Bosnian-Serb nationalist leader Milorad Dodik goes on trial for refusing to recognize the authority of an international envoy overseeing peace in Bosnia, with possible imprisonment and a ban from politics as consequences if convicted.
Dozens of White House interns are demanding that President Joe Biden call for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, criticizing his response and accusing him of ignoring the pleas of the American people.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer accused NBC News correspondent Ryan Nobles of being "financially illiterate" during a heated interview over Republican attempts to impeach President Joe Biden, specifically questioning the nature of an interest-free loan made by Joe Biden to his son.
Senate Republican leaders are urging their GOP colleagues to block legislation providing military and foreign aid to Ukraine due to the absence of immigration and asylum reforms, leading to tensions and a breakdown in negotiations.
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order aimed at improving access to federal funding and granting greater autonomy to Native American tribes, while also voicing support for the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to compete under its own flag in the 2028 Olympics.
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met with the new UK High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, to discuss strengthening socio-economic ties between the two countries in various areas such as trade, investment, security, climate change, technology transfer, and women and youth empowerment.
The Director General of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, is lobbying for an ambassadorial position in Saudi Arabia to avoid any investigation into the ongoing palliatives scandal.
The Congress is set to form the government in Telangana with TPCC chief Revanth Reddy as their leader, refuting predictions and speculations of a hat-trick win for the BRS, which suggests that astrologers and their predictions may be influenced by those in power.
Conservatives criticized Mike Johnson for planning to blur the faces of individuals involved in the Capitol riot in footage to be released publicly, while Democrats were upset because they believed it was protecting people involved in the riots who should face charges for criminality.
Revanth Reddy has been confirmed as the Chief Minister of Telangana, sparking a variety of opinions on social media about his potential rule, ranging from positive hopes for efficient governance to concerns over possible dictatorial tendencies and political influences.
Pawan Kalyan and Chandrababu have met in Hyderabad to discuss the recent political situations and strategize for the upcoming Andhra Pradesh elections.
After the ruling party's defeat in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan is planning a substantial overhaul by replacing unpopular MLAs with new candidates to avoid facing the same fate as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cancels his address to the US Senate requesting aid for the war in Ukraine, as Congress rejects the country's multi-billion dollar funding request, leaving Ukraine vulnerable to Russian invasion.
Despite their vast wealth, Russia's uber-rich oligarchs no longer hold significant political power under Putin's rule, as evidenced by their forced acceptance of the decision to invade Ukraine and the ongoing redistribution of wealth to a new generation of individuals loyal to the president.
The 'North vs South' debate in India has intensified after a DMK MP's remark in Parliament, sparking controversy and prompting a response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.