Minnesota Democrats are clashing over comments made by Senator Ron Latz about Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas war, with some calling them "dehumanizing" and inflammatory while others defend his remarks as not hateful or false.
A rioter at the Jan. 6 Capitol rally asked for early release, claiming he was "manipulated" by influential people and media outlets like Fox News.
Comedian Dave Chappelle was spotted at the US Capitol by Reps. Lauren Boebert and Anna Paulina Luna, who took a selfie with him and thanked him for his work, although Chappelle stated that he was simply catching up with old friends and not conducting any business at the Capitol.
The internal watchdog for the government agency that chose Maryland as the site for the FBI's new headquarters will investigate the site selection process following concerns raised by Virginia lawmakers and the FBI director.
Senate Democrats are divided on whether to impose conditions on the aid package for Israel, with some opposing micromanaging Israel's actions on the battlefield and others expressing concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza. However, it is unlikely that new restrictions will be included in the aid package, as Republicans and most Democrats do not support the idea.
Republican Senator Joni Ernst was saved from choking on her food during a Senate luncheon by Senator Rand Paul, who used the Heimlich maneuver, while Ernst later used the incident to criticize Democratic policies.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Representative Matt Gaetz engage in a heated exchange, with McCarthy suggesting Gaetz "belongs in jail" due to ongoing investigations, and Gaetz retaliating by accusing McCarthy of assault.
MSNBC has faced backlash for canceling Medhi Hasan's show, with progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups accusing the network of silencing one of its prominent Muslim on-air personalities during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
President Biden offered his condolences to the family of Henry Kissinger, while acknowledging their policy disagreements, describing him as a fierce intellect with a profound strategic focus who made immeasurable contributions to US foreign policy and global diplomacy.
In a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing, journalist Michael Shellenberger corrected Rep. Dan Goldman's false claims about the authenticity of The New York Post's reporting on Hunter Biden's laptop and accused Goldman of promoting a conspiracy theory.
Senate Republican Joni Ernst of Iowa choked on food during a luncheon, but was saved by Sen. Rand Paul who performed the Heimlich maneuver; Ernst later joked about it and criticized Democratic policies.
Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky was praised for swiftly performing the Heimlich maneuver on Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa after she choked during a Senate lunch, with Senator Ernst using the incident to criticize Democratic policies.
Former U.S. Capitol Police Lieutenant Tarik Johnson plans to release information about a January 6 "cover-up" related to the Capitol attack, claiming that the events were a "set-up" and concealed from the public.
The House passed a bipartisan measure to block Iran from accessing the $6 billion transferred in a prisoner swap, as Republicans accuse the Biden administration of funding Iranian-backed terrorism in response to Hamas' attacks on Israel.
A group of University of California professors criticized the school system's president for proposing new educational programs that would train faculty on presenting a "viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East," arguing that it threatens academic integrity and faculty autonomy.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene canceled her second attempt to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after receiving assurances from Republican leaders that they would move forward with impeachment.
The House has passed a bill that would require the Biden administration to permanently freeze $6 billion in funds intended for Iran in exchange for the release of American detainees, with Republicans opposing the deal and accusing the administration of aiding a terrorist regime, while Democrats argue that reneging on the deal would damage US credibility and hurt American families.
Rep. María Elvira Salazar is introducing a bill commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine due to concerns over China, Russia, and Iran's efforts to gain influence and invade the Western Hemisphere, emphasizing the importance of the United States' role in protecting and supporting Latin America.
DFL Senator Ron Latz of Minnesota faces criticism from members of his own party for his rhetoric about Palestinians, with his comments drawing a sharp rebuke and condemnation from a group of DFL legislators.
Al Franken snubbed Henry Kissinger's request for "Saturday Night Live" tickets in retaliation for the Vietnam bombings he orchestrated.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg fired back at House Speaker Mike Johnson, criticizing him for touring an airport project funded by the infrastructure law that he had voted against.
Republican Representative George Santos, facing criminal charges and expulsion from Congress, defiantly criticized fellow lawmakers and expressed his intent to stay in office until forcibly removed.
Senator Rand Paul performed the Heimlich maneuver on Senator Joni Ernst during a Republican conference lunch, saving her from choking on food.
The White House threatens to veto a Republican resolution that would send 3,000 federal offenders back to prison after being released to home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing low recidivism rates and cost savings to taxpayers.
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have voted to subpoena a wealthy GOP donor and a legal activist with ties to conservative Supreme Court justices after Republicans stormed out of the hearing, accusing Democrats of violating committee rules, in an effort to obtain details of gifts and benefits given to justices by the donor.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly ended the daily press briefing after being repeatedly interrupted by Today News Africa correspondent Simon Ateba, who demanded to ask a question about President Biden's meeting with an African leader and accused the administration of not taking questions from African journalists.
Israel's warplanes pound Gaza after talks to extend truce with Hamas break down, leading to a rise in casualties; British Columbia files application for Canada's first unexplained wealth order; a wolf expert praises a Yellowknife woman for her handling of an encounter with a pack of wolves; lawyer Gurpatwant Singh Pannun faces allegations of being a target of a murder plot; allegations of a toxic workplace at Canada's spy agency are deemed "devastating" and "absolutely unacceptable" by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; a national breast-implant registry is recommended by the House of Commons health committee.
Congressional hardliners from both ends of the political spectrum are joining forces to oppose the inclusion of a controversial surveillance tool in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst was rescued by Sen. Rand Paul after choking during a party lunch, with Ernst making light of the incident on social media.
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa criticizes Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and the Biden administration for flying on airplanes to attend the UN's COP28 summit, accusing them of hypocrisy for advocating against fossil fuels while emitting greenhouse gases.
The White House briefing was abruptly ended after journalist Simon Ateba interrupted his fellow reporters and caused a chaotic disturbance, prompting Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to dismiss National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby and ultimately call off the briefing.
A forthcoming book reveals the generational gaps and strategic differences between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi, and Ocasio-Cortez says her colleagues have treated her better since Pelosi stepped down from leadership.
Senator Rand Paul performed the Heimlich maneuver on Senator Joni Ernst after she choked on her meal during a lunch, with Ernst thanking Paul on Twitter for his assistance.
A North Carolina man accused of assaulting police officers during the Capitol siege was identified and arrested partially due to the distinctive headwear he wore—a beanie with an embroidered character from the "Fallout" video game franchise—according to authorities.
Daily Kos expresses solidarity with the Black community and provides ways to get involved in the upcoming elections.
Former federal prosecutor, Preet Bharara, has stated that the chances of impeaching Justice Clarence Thomas from the Supreme Court for ethical violations are remote and unlikely to happen in the near future.
A Paraguayan government official was replaced after signing a memorandum of understanding with representatives of a fictional country led by a fugitive Indian guru, sparking a scandal and social media mockery; this is not the first time the representatives of the United States of Kailasa have duped international leaders.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, after facing pressure from fellow Republican senators, has signaled that he will no longer block all military promotions and will instead focus on blocking "woke" officers in response to a Biden administration policy related to abortion.
Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., denies the accuracy of the information on Hunter Biden's laptop, claiming it contained Russian disinformation, despite FBI testimony confirming its legitimacy.
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama plans to lift his hold on military nominees but will maintain his blockade on nominees he deems "woke" after facing bipartisan pressure to end his blanket hold over a Pentagon abortion policy.
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Despite facing expulsion from the House of Representatives and charges of fraud, Rep. George Santos celebrated his second anniversary with his husband, Matt, whose existence and relationship with Santos had previously been kept largely unknown.
Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has suggested that he may release some of his holds on military nominations soon, aiming to promote as many nominees as possible in the next week or so, despite facing backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to authorize subpoenas for conservative figures Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow in its investigation into ethics controversies at the Supreme Court.
The diplomatic crisis between Israel and Spain escalated with the recall of the Israeli ambassador in Madrid after Spain's Prime Minister criticized Israel's offensive in Gaza and called for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is scheduled to hold a press briefing at 1 p.m. EST in Washington, D.C.
UK Culture and Media Secretary, Lucy Frazer, has issued a Public Interest Intervention Notice to scrutinize the sale of the Daily Telegraph and Spectator magazine to a company backed by the Abu Dhabi ruling family, with concerns raised about the transfer of politically significant titles to a foreign power.
Rishi Sunak's cancellation of a bilateral meeting with the Greek Prime Minister may have been motivated by his own political agenda rather than the issue of the Elgin Marbles, according to former Conservative Chancellor George Osborne. Osborne believes that Sunak's frustration with the Tories' electoral prospects and his meeting with Labour leader Keir Starmer may have played a role in the decision. Regardless, Osborne emphasized the importance of continuing discussions with Greece over the future of the sculptures.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said fellow Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, should be "in jail" during an interview, reflecting the ongoing tensions between the two lawmakers.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve subpoenas for conservative activist Leonard Leo and GOP megadonor Harlan Crow in its Supreme Court ethics probe, with 11 Democratic senators approving and no other senators voting.