House Republicans are seeking to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden in order to strengthen their position against the White House and Hunter Biden, as they face potential legal battles and pressure from their base, with some swing district Republicans indicating they would support an inquiry vote.
House Republicans are preparing for a potential floor vote to formalize their impeachment inquiry against President Biden and are readying for a possible court battle over the administration's compliance with congressional requests.
First Lady Jill Biden unveils ice rink on White House South Lawn as part of holiday display.
President Joe Biden criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert during a speech in her Colorado district, highlighting her opposition to the infrastructure law and calling her a leader of the "extreme MAGA movement."
Oren "Hank" McKnelly, an executive counselor at the Social Security Administration, defended his agency's work-from-home policies and attributed increased backlogs to historical underfunding during a hearing, shutting down Rep. Lauren Boebert's combative approach.
Rep. Lauren Boebert argued with a Social Security official over claims of backlogs in a hearing about post-pandemic teleworking policies, with the official attributing the backlog to historical underfunding and increased workloads.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer rejected Hunter Biden's offer to testify in a public hearing, claiming that Biden is trying to play by his own rules, despite previously stating that those subpoenaed in the Biden impeachment inquiry could choose between a deposition or a committee hearing.
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer stated that if Hunter Biden were to testify in a public hearing, Democrats would react with anger and shouting, emphasizing the seriousness of the investigation into Hunter Biden's financial transactions and potential public corruption.
President Biden confirmed the release of a second American hostage by Hamas, with Liat Atzili, an Israeli American, being safe in Egypt and expected to return home soon.
Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro criticized Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and the Republican House for their failure to address key issues such as the fiscal cliff, communist China, and the border crisis. Navarro also called for a public hearing for Hunter Biden and criticized the GOP-led House Oversight Committee for opting for a closed-door deposition.
A mother and son who helped a Jan. 6 rioter steal Nancy Pelosi's laptop have been sentenced to 12 and 18 months of home incarceration, respectively, after being identified by online investigators.
Elon Musk expressed his frustration with advertisers pulling their spending from X (formerly Twitter) during an interview, stating that he hopes they stop advertising and telling them to "go fuck yourself."
Republicans are pushing for Joe Biden's impeachment based on claims that money from Hunter Biden's financial transactions with a Chinese company trickled down to Joe Biden in the form of a $40,000 check, as bank records show a money trail starting with a $5 million payment from Chinese oil giant CEFC.
A bank money laundering expert raised concerns about Hunter Biden receiving millions of dollars from a Chinese company without any services rendered, according to an email released by House Republicans.
China and the United States must prioritize people-to-people exchange to maintain stability in their delicate relationship, according to US ambassador Nicholas Burns.
An internal investigation has been launched by Gen. Glen VanHerck, commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, into allegations of alcohol consumption in the workplace following the recovery of beer and liquor containers in a secure workspace.
President Biden raised eyebrows when he joked about having the code to blow up the world during a factory tour in Colorado, sparking concerns about his cognitive abilities and suitability to handle the nuclear codes.
A mother and son who aided in the theft of Nancy Pelosi's laptop during the Capitol riot were sentenced to home incarceration after being identified by online sleuths, with the judge describing their actions as "juvenile" and giving them a "significant break."
Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes her Democratic primary challenger for suggesting that she is not attractive enough to ignore the concerns of her constituents, calling his comments lies and sexism reminiscent of Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris dismisses former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's criticism of President Joe Biden's engagement in negotiations, emphasizing Biden's authority and effectiveness in various settings.
President Biden's re-election campaign faced backlash and had to clarify statements that were perceived as a call for Israel to cease operations against Hamas, with Republicans criticizing the president's stance and expressing concerns about his support for Israel.
A former security guard in South Africa has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for inciting deadly riots in support of ex-President Jacob Zuma, marking the first conviction related to the 2021 unrest which resulted in at least 350 deaths and widespread destruction.
Republican leaders are not pressuring their members to vote on expelling Rep. George Santos, who is facing allegations of breaking the law, and House Speaker Mike Johnson has reservations about ousting him.
Republicans are considering holding a vote to authorize their impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, a high-stakes move that requires near-unanimous support from House Republicans and carries political risk for moderate members.
Cynthia Nixon, known for her role in "Sex and the City," is participating in a hunger strike to urge President Joe Biden to facilitate a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and provide humanitarian aid, highlighting the dire conditions and high civilian casualties in the region.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warns that House Speaker Mike Johnson's "honeymoon" is over and expresses frustration with his lack of support for her efforts to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Daily Kos is encouraging people to get involved in the upcoming elections and is showing solidarity with the Black community.
Bernie Marcus, a billionaire donor and co-founder of Home Depot, has pledged continued financial support for Donald Trump's presidential campaign, even if Trump gets convicted in his criminal trials. Marcus's loyalty to Trump remains strong, despite potential legal consequences and limitations in financial contributions.
Progressive protesters pop a massive balloon outside the Capitol depicting scandal-ridden Rep. George Santos, calling for his expulsion from Congress due to alleged misdeeds and campaign finance abuses.
Former PM Imran Khan steps down as leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and appoints barrister Gohar Ali Khan as his temporary successor, in order to prevent legal obstacles ahead of the upcoming elections.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has moved to force a vote on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the second time this month, accusing him of "high crimes and misdemeanors."
GOP committees investigating Hunter Biden are seeking interviews with two leaders of Blue Star Strategies, the lobbying firm that worked for Burisma, in an effort to find a connection between Biden's business dealings and his father's work in Ukraine.
Former cabinet colleague Sajid Javid claims that key government decisions at the start of the Covid pandemic were made by Dominic Cummings, but Dominic Raab denies this and defends Cummings' role in trying to galvanize the government.
House Republicans are considering holding a formal vote next month to authorize the impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden in an attempt to legitimize the process, despite the lack of direct evidence of wrongdoing by the president.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggests that his successor, Speaker Mike Johnson, bring in a psychiatrist for the fractured House Republican conference and the GOP lawmakers who ousted McCarthy, expressing confidence that Johnson will not suffer the same fate.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., engaged in a heated exchange after Comer referred to Moskowitz as "little Moskowitz jumping up and down," following a disagreement over Hunter Biden's testimony in a closed-door deposition.
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks and former "Shark Tank" star, has sold his majority stake in the team and his recent moves suggest he may be preparing for a potential run for president.
Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo suggested a conspiracy theory connecting the release of a toddler hostage to alleged Biden family corruption, claiming that Hamas may have prioritized the release of the child because her family once bought Hunter Biden's artwork.
A former prosecutor in Georgia, Jackie Johnson, has failed to have charges of misconduct dismissed for allegedly obstructing the investigation into the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
Mexico's president has sought permission for a group of U.S. military personnel to enter the country and train Mexican special forces, raising sensitivity due to historical territorial losses and past U.S. military incursions.
Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban confirms he has no plans to run for president in 2024, despite recent speculation.
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer stated that Hunter Biden will need to testify at a closed-door deposition first before an open hearing regarding deals in Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine, despite Biden's offer to testify at an open hearing.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy recently claimed that the United States has never sought land after winning wars, but this claim is historically inaccurate as there are numerous examples of the US acquiring territory following conflicts, including the Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War, and wars against Native Americans.
The Biden administration is using a graphic to illustrate the economic benefits to battleground states like Pennsylvania and Arizona from Washington's efforts to arm Ukraine, as part of their push to gain support for the proposed additional spending on the wars in Ukraine and Israel.
Embattled Republican Rep. George Santos of New York faces a third expulsion vote in the House amid federal charges, after fabricating aspects of his background and resume and using campaign contributions for personal expenses.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of canceling a meeting with the Greek PM over the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, and claims that Sunak "has lost his marbles."
The Russian government is considering a law that would require foreigners to sign a "loyalty agreement" prohibiting them from openly opposing the government, criticizing Russia's communist history, or subverting traditional values.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy's plan to shift his camp office from Tadepalli to Visakhapatnam has been delayed due to alleged violation of norms in construction on Rushikonda hills, with a central team inspecting the area in the first week of December and the case being deferred to December 27.
The Bhuma family has been replaced as the ruling party's representatives in the Nandyal constituency due to their involvement in land settlements and illegal financial dealings, causing the family to consider switching to the opposition party.
Rishi Sunak faces criticism over his handling of PMQs, with concerns about an absence of strategy from No10, frustration over the focus on the Elgin Marbles dispute, and deep anger over immigration.