The Senate confirmed Nicole Berner as a federal judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, making her the third openly lesbian judge on a U.S. appeals court and diversifying the court's ideological balance.
Rep. Darrell Issa is calling for the charges to be dropped against Steve Nikoui, the father who interrupted the State of the Union address to call attention to his son's death in Afghanistan, arguing that it highlights a disconnect between the sacrifices made by service members and the recognition they deserve.
President Biden and congressional leaders have reached an agreement on this fiscal year's final set of spending bills, but time is running out to pass them and avoid a partial government shutdown.
Ukraine has indicated that it is open to receiving U.S. foreign aid in the form of a loan, potentially breaking the months-long impasse between the White House and conservative Republicans over assistance to Ukraine.
The Canadian government will halt future arms sales to Israel following a non-binding vote in the house of commons, with the motion also calling for the establishment of the state of Palestine.
BRS party faces a major blow as key leaders, including sitting MLA Danam Nagender, defect to Congress, with rumors of three more MLAs potentially switching sides in the future, despite KCR's warning of no readmission for defectors.
Republican Senate candidate in Pennsylvania, David McCormick, who is running against Sen. Bob Casey, was involved in opening up China to U.S. investment as a Treasury Department official in the George W. Bush administration, a move that benefited him personally in his subsequent role as a hedge fund manager, despite now criticizing politicians for being too eager to open up trade with China.
Cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems in the United States are increasing, prompting the White House and EPA to urge state governments and water facilities to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.
Peter Navarro, former senior aide to President Trump, has turned himself in to a Miami jail after the Supreme Court denied his request to delay his prison time for refusing to testify before Congress about his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, claiming that his incarceration is a blow to executive privilege and separation of powers.
The top witnesses Republicans wanted for the impeachment inquiry hearing will not be present, while Democrats have invited Lev Parnas, who has extensive knowledge of Republican efforts to dig up false information on Joe Biden, to be their expert witness, making the already messy hearing even more complicated.
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban argues that Rep. Ted Lieu is wrong to question former President Trump's billionaire status based on his inability to pay the full bond in his New York civil fraud trial, stating that net worth is different from cash in the bank and low interest rates made keeping cash in the bank unfavorable.
The UK's top civil servant and head of MI6 are facing calls to resign from the Garrick Club due to criticism that their membership in a club that excludes women shows poor leadership and judgment.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has shifted his support towards the Palestinian Authority and the IDF in favor of having a new police force formed by Fatah to supervise the delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza, putting him at odds with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Liberal government's endorsement of an amended NDP motion on Palestinian statehood is being welcomed by Muslim advocacy groups but criticized by Jewish voices who believe Ottawa has sub-contracted its foreign policy to "anti-Israel radicals."
President Biden ordered the chaotic and deadly US withdrawal from Afghanistan despite warnings that it would lead to the collapse of the Western-backed government in Kabul, according to two former top military commanders who testified before lawmakers.
Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford gave a heartfelt farewell speech, expressing his resilience during the pandemic and the grief of losing his wife.
Rep. Dan Goldman criticized former President Donald Trump for using the term "bloodbath" in reference to the automobile industry, but Merriam-Webster's dictionary indicates that the term has multiple standard definitions, including a major economic disaster.
The head of the Civil Service, Simon Case, defended his membership in the all-male Garrick Club by stating he joined to initiate reform from within, following scrutiny from a select committee on inclusiveness.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu makes a valid point about the lack of international support for Israel from individuals who meet certain criteria.
Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party has seen a decline in the polls, which can be attributed to the "strong horse theory," where voters are more likely to back a candidate who appears to be a winner.
The Prime Minister's Office will propose a limited pilot program for the renewal of entry permits for Palestinian workers to Israel, which has sparked outrage among Likud party members.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea filed by BRS leader K. Kavitha against the ED summons, stating it had become infructuous as she had already been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate.
Former chief executive officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Jim Obazee, has requested N2 billion in funds for surveillance, security, and investigation activities related to his role as the special investigator for the Central Bank of Nigeria, prompting concerns about duplication of efforts and potential misuse of information.
Conservative MPs, including Liz Truss, are rebelling against Rishi Sunak's plans to eliminate short prison sentences, leading to a delay in the passage of the Sentencing Bill.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other leaders from the Azimio La Umoja Coalition will be going on a three-day 'Meet the People Tour' in the Nyanza region, visiting Migori, Kisii, and Nyamira counties from March 20 to 22, 2024.
Jared Kushner suggests that Israel bulldoze something in the Negev to house displaced Palestinians and reconstruct Gaza, describing a potential Palestinian state as 'a super bad idea.'
Democrats have secured Lev Parnas, a convicted former aide to Rudy Giuliani, as a witness for a Republican-led hearing investigating Hunter Biden's finances.
Legal ethics watchdogs in the District of Columbia and Georgia have dismissed complaints against lawyer Stefan C. Passantino over allegations of pressuring a former client, Cassidy Hutchinson, to protect former President Donald J. Trump by withholding information from Congress about his conduct leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Congress has reached an agreement on a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security to avoid a partial government shutdown.
### Summary A key witness, Devon Archer, will not attend an open committee hearing in the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden due to insufficient time to prepare, raising more hurdles for the investigation.
Billionaire Mark Cuban countered Rep. Ted Lieu's claim that Trump isn't really a billionaire by explaining that net worth is different from cash on hand, citing low interest rates and non-cash investments as factors.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje sparks outrage by blaming a person from Tamil Nadu for the recent blast at a cafe in Bengaluru, leading to calls for her resignation and condemnation from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
The late-night watering-down of an NDP motion regarding the recognition of Palestinian statehood by the Liberals has caused anger and disappointment among both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian advocacy groups in Canada.
The BBC has apologized for referring to Reform UK as "far right" and has removed the sentence from an article after a complaint from the party's leader, Richard Tice.
Arizona House member Jevin Hodge has resigned following the emergence of a report detailing a sexual misconduct incident from his college days in 2015.
A war game scenario hosted by Veterans for Responsible Leadership explores the potential challenges and extra-constitutional actions that may occur in a second Trump presidency, raising questions about the assumptions and strategies of those on the left and the right, and the impact of such war games on democracy.
Peter Navarro, an ex-White House aide, has become the first former White House official to be imprisoned for contempt of Congress, serving a four-month sentence for refusing to comply with a subpoena related to the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
Sen. Ron Johnson is calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to release approximately 50 pages of COVID-19 origin-related material without redactions, after previously demanding the documents in 2021 and expressing dissatisfaction with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra's response during a Senate hearing.
Former borders watchdog, David Neal, has warned that Rishi Sunak's deportation bill for Rwanda may be implemented without independent scrutiny as the government has failed to publish his report on the conditions for asylum seekers in the country.
Former Utah Governor, Mike Leavitt, believes that Utah is facing similar challenges to those he encountered during his time in office, including population growth, the possibility of hosting the Olympic Games, and the impact of technological advancements such as the internet and artificial intelligence.
Eric Schwerin, Hunter Biden's former business manager, stated that he never saw any evidence of Joe Biden loaning money to his brother James, contradicting James' previous testimony to House investigators.
Lebanese academic Makram Rabah was detained by security forces for criticizing Hezbollah's presence in the Baalbek region and warning about the danger it poses to civilians and the country's security.
Jharkhand State BJP President Babulal Marandi shares unverified video of RJD leader allegedly discussing shooting PM Modi in the skull during an India Bloc meeting in Koderma, raising concerns about the mental state of opposition leaders.
Kuwaiti Ambassador to Pakistan visits Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss bilateral ties and the implementation of seven agreements worth $10 billion signed between the two countries.
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders have reached a government funding deal, potentially avoiding a shutdown, but there is still a chance for a brief government shutdown over the weekend if funding bills are not finalized in time.
Rawalpindi ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with the May 9 riots, triggered by Imran Khan's arrest, while granting interim relief to Imran Khan in two vandalism cases.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Joe Biden's plea to call off a ground assault in Rafah, Gaza, as Israeli and U.S. officials plan to meet in Washington to discuss the military operation and concerns about famine in Gaza.
Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham suggests that former President Trump would be most upset if 40 Wall Street, Mar-a-Lago, Bedminster, or Trump Tower were seized as a result of his inability to pay the damages in his civil fraud case.
The South East Zonal Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress has ratified the suspension of Ginika Tor, a federal commissioner, due to allegations of gross misconduct, anti-party activities, and attempts to create a parallel executive of the party in Enugu State.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized fellow Alabama senator Katie Britt's response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech, acknowledging that her delivery and tone may have been off but praising her emphasis on the issue of sex trafficking at the border.