The Supreme Court's consideration of Moore v. United States poses a potential threat of redefining "income," which could impact wealth tax proposals and benefit the ultra-rich and corporations, with Justice Gorsuch leading the argument against Congress targeting regular people's savings as a tax windfall.
China's Communist Party has issued an ideological statement, published in its main official theoretical journal, indicating that banks and financial institutions in China are expected to adhere to Marxist principles and obey top leader Xi Jinping, signaling tighter control and oversight over the financial sector.
Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who have faced harassment and threats, were set to confront Rudy Giuliani in court for their defamation lawsuit, but Giuliani was absent, leading to criticism from the judge.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urges women to have more children to counter declining birth rates, stating that it would strengthen the country.
Under pressure from senators, Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has lifted his blockade on military promotions, allowing over 400 promotions to move forward, while still blocking only the most senior positions.
House Republicans are blurring the faces of individuals involved in the Capitol breach on January 6 to protect them from potential retaliation by the Department of Justice, according to Speaker Mike Johnson.
The Georgia General Assembly has approved new district maps that create more majority-Black districts but minimize Democratic gains, following a federal judge's order, sparking criticism from Democrats who argue that the maps do not adequately comply with the Voting Rights Act and instead aim to maintain the current Republican majority.
Vladimir Putin kept a considerable distance from more than 20 new foreign ambassadors during a credential ceremony, citing "sanitary reasons," as he expressed hope for improved relations between Russia and the UK.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is insisting that sweeping changes to U.S. border policy be included in negotiations over President Joe Biden's aid package for Ukraine and Israel, which has made progress difficult.
Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, will lift his hold on most military promotions but continue to block promotions for four-star generals due to his objections to a Pentagon abortion policy.
Vice President Kamala Harris broke the record for the most tie-breaking votes in the U.S. Senate, with 32 ties broken, surpassing the previous record of 31 set by John C. Calhoun, and her Tuesday vote also marked the 300th tie-breaking vote in Senate history since 1789.
Republicans are blurring the faces of Capitol rioters in the Jan. 6 surveillance footage to prevent their identification and potential legal consequences.
Rep. Patrick McHenry, onetime temporary House speaker, has announced that he will not seek reelection to Congress next year after serving as the speaker pro tempore following Kevin McCarthy's ousting as Speaker of the House.
The controversial fourth-down catch by Alabama receiver Isaiah Bond during the SEC Championship game was not reviewed, despite claims of a missed call, ultimately impacting the game's outcome.
Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry, chair of the Financial Services Committee who served as the Speaker pro tempore after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was unseated, has announced his retirement at the end of this Congress.
George Santos, a scandal-ridden former congressman, has turned to the creator economy by selling personalized insults and birthday messages on Cameo, cashing in on his internet fame amid federal criminal charges and expulsion from his post.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., paid recently expelled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., to record a video message aimed at Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., criticizing the double standard in Congress regarding their legal issues.
House Republicans are insisting on linking aid to Ukraine to permanent changes in U.S. border policy, as Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back on the Biden administration's requests to expedite Ukraine aid.
Jordan's King Abdullah called for condemnation of any attempts by Israel to forcibly displace Palestinians within Gaza or outside its borders, warning of dangerous repercussions and potential suspension of the peace treaty between Jordan and Israel.
FBI Director Christopher Wray has stated that the bureau is working tirelessly to identify and disrupt potential attacks inspired by the recent Hamas attacks, although there is currently no evidence to suggest that Hamas has the capability or intention to carry out operations within the US.
Pennsylvania senator John Fetterman pranked disgraced lawmaker George Santos by enlisting him for a Cameo video in "support" of New Jersey senator Bob Menendez, with Santos unknowingly encouraging Menendez to "stay strong" amid his legal troubles.
House Republican leaders are planning to hold a vote next week to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Biden, in order to strengthen the legal standing of their investigations and compel more testimony.
Republicans are doctoring footage of the January 6 insurrection to prevent the identification of rioters, according to Speaker Mike Johnson, who claims they are blurring faces to protect individuals from retaliation and charges by the DOJ; however, this may also be an attempt to hinder online identification of the rioters.
The Congress government in Rajasthan conducted surveillance on Sachin Pilot and his loyalist MLAs during their rebellion in 2020, in an effort to track their meetings and prevent the collapse of the government, according to an officer on special duty (OSD) to outgoing Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
Daily Kos is encouraging people to get involved in the upcoming elections and is showing solidarity with the Black community.
The White House criticizes House Republicans for pursuing an impeachment inquiry into President Biden despite lacking evidence, attributing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's influence.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre refused to condemn a top progressive lawmaker's call for "balance" when discussing Hamas' use of sexual violence against Israeli women, sparking criticism from Democrats.
The Congress party has named A. Revanth Reddy as the chief minister of Telangana, who will be taking oath on December 7th and succeeding K. Chandrasekhar Rao.
Former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich suggests moderate Republicans may support a presidential impeachment inquiry against President Biden to avoid primary threats.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman mocked House Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts for an impeachment inquiry of President Biden, dismissing the unproven claims of illicit family business deals as lacking evidence.
The negotiations over a new aid package for Ukraine are at a standstill and in danger of not being resolved, jeopardizing Ukraine's ability to defend against Russia's invasion.
A Macy's security guard in Philadelphia was fatally stabbed by a would-be shoplifter.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar is investigating the hacking of his account after a tweet condemning Israel and supporting Palestine was posted, and he has since deleted the tweet, changed his password, and expressed his support for Israel in an official statement.
The parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia for 250 days on spying charges, are calling on President Biden to fulfill his promise and bring their son home, expressing frustration at the lack of progress in his release.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has not yet released the promised 44,000 hours of footage from the Capitol riot despite his earlier pledge, with only an initial 90 hours of footage released so far, leaving MAGA Republicans and Democrats at odds over its potential implications.
Telangana Congress chief Anumula Revanth Reddy has been chosen as the Congress's Chief Minister candidate after leading the party to victory in the Assembly polls.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is accused of alienating and infuriating her Democratic colleagues, including Nancy Pelosi, according to a new book by Intercept reporter Ryan Grim, which describes the "toxic infighting and grievances" within the "Squad."
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow has stated that she will not return home due to a crackdown that has restricted her freedoms and caused her to live in constant fear, despite warnings from Hong Kong's leader, as she faces the risk of being pursued for life.
Three Republican lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review their case after two lower courts refused to dismiss fines they received for refusing to wear masks on the House floor during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pranab Mukherjee's upcoming book reveals that he did not hold any rancor against Sonia Gandhi for not making him the prime minister in 2004 and had no expectation of being chosen, as he valued the country over personal ambition.
Sen. John Fetterman ridiculed House Speaker Mike Johnson's vow to impeach President Joe Biden, responding with sarcastic remarks and mocking the GOP's continued efforts.
The Supreme Court is considering a tax case that questions whether individuals can be obligated to pay taxes on foreign-owned companies even if they haven't earned any income from them.
Advocates fear that a provision of the Senate's National Defense Authorization Act that expands compensation for victims of radiation poisoning may not be included in the final bill, leaving many affected individuals without assistance.
House Republicans are planning to release an interim staff report on Hunter Biden today, with hopes to vote on formalizing an impeachment inquiry next week and to pursue articles of impeachment in January.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial has resumed after a two-month pause due to the Gaza war, in which he faces charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust, with potential sentences of up to 10 years in jail and/or a fine if convicted.
Some Namibians are demanding proof from President Hage Geingob that his children's trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate summit was privately funded, despite the president's office denying claims that state funds were used.
MPs have voted in favor of speeding up compensation for victims of the NHS infected blood scandal, marking the UK government's first defeat in the Commons since the 2019 general election.
Lawmakers are pushing for the creation of a bipartisan, bicameral commission to address the national debt, with the goal of developing a plan to fix the debt and forcing Congress to vote on it, as the debt continues to grow and pose significant consequences for future generations.
IRS whistleblowers who allege political influence in the Hunter Biden investigation are testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee behind closed doors, claiming that decisions throughout the probe were made to benefit Hunter Biden and that investigators did not follow the ordinary process.
KTR's advice to his father, KCR, to not grant tickets to incumbent MLAs facing anti-incumbency was ignored, leading to a sharp defeat for the party, causing disappointment for KTR and Kavitha.