House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer stands by his decision to investigate claims from an indicted FBI informant regarding the Biden family's business dealings, arguing that they were just a tip that deserved investigation.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that House Republicans are in need of more time to reach an agreement on funding bills, potentially leading to a government shutdown and funding lapse for several federal agencies at the end of the week.
Senators are expected to quickly deal with the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with both Democrats and Republicans expressing a desire to focus on other priorities such as government funding.
Congress faces a tight deadline to reach an agreement on extending federal finances and prevent a partial government shutdown, with disagreements over Republican policy demands causing negotiations to stall.
Donald Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, said concerns over President Joe Biden facing legal action in the wake of Laken Riley's death should be focused on securing the border, stating that lawsuits "are not always the answer."
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Jared Golden are seeking expedited consideration for a bipartisan foreign aid bill to provide help to Ukraine and address border security.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's demands for deportation have complicated negotiations with the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt on a deal regarding the release of Hamas hostages.
The White House and Congress are failing to prioritize defense spending and address the security threat posed by China, as evidenced by the Biden administration's proposed $850 billion defense budget for fiscal year 2025, which includes major cuts to Pacific-focused programs and falls short of the Pentagon's projected estimates.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer invokes his ancestors' deaths at the hands of the Nazis as he urges House Speaker Mike Johnson to put a $95 billion foreign aid bill on the floor and warns against catering to dictators like Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Qatar rejected President Tinubu's request to visit the country for a business and investment meeting due to the lack of a legally binding agreement between Qatar and Nigeria, prompting a demand from former Minister of Information, Frank Nweke II, for an investigation into the leaked letter.
President Bola Tinubu has established an economic advisory committee to enhance efforts in stabilizing Nigeria's economy and securing a prosperous future for Nigerians.
The Karnataka home ministry has filed a case against BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde for using an insulting word to describe Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, with the police having video evidence of his provocative speech.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks approval from the war cabinet for a military operation in Rafah to destroy Hamas and evacuate Palestinian civilians, as Israel expresses optimism about a potential deal for the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that negotiations between Israel and Hamas are being hindered by the terrorist organization's unreasonable demands, but if they come to a more reasonable agreement, a hostage deal may be possible. Netanyahu emphasized that the goals of the war are to free hostages, eliminate Hamas, and ensure that Gaza does not pose a future threat to Israel.
The UK government has faced backlash for reopening the Chevening scholarship programme to Russian applicants, with critics arguing that it is inappropriate to use foreign aid money to train potential leaders for Putin's regime while the conflict in Ukraine is ongoing.
The first session of Pakistan's newly elected parliament is set to be summoned on February 29 according to senior leader Ishaq Dar of the PML-N party, but President Arif Alvi's refusal to approve a proposal to summon the session may create a constitutional crisis.
During a speech, Joe Biden mistakenly mixed up China and Russia, adding to a string of gaffes and raising concerns about his mental fitness.
The Presidential Guards Brigade in Nigeria has been placed on high alert amid suspicions of a coup plot, prompting emergency meetings involving top officials, following rising tension in the country over economic hardships.
Former CIA director John Brennan warned that Russian officials view Republican lawmakers as "tools" for their information operations and exploitation, as they are willing to accept anything without caring if it's true or not.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that a hostage deal with Hamas will not prevent the Israeli invasion of Rafah, as negotiations for a temporary ceasefire agreement continue.
Israel, the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar have reached an agreement on the "basic contours" of a hostage deal for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza, although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed uncertainty about whether a deal will materialize.
BJP MP Dilip Ghosh alleges that Sheikh Shahjahan, a prime accused in Sandeshkhali violence and atrocities against women, is not being arrested because he brings votes and money to the TMC, and accuses the top official of the West Bengal police of helping him.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has "created a martyr" in Alexei Navalny, according to former White House Russia expert Fiona Hill.
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has decided to join the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led coalition government in order to rescue the country, although their ideal situation would be not to join, according to party leader Mustafa Kamal.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde warns Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil not to test the government's patience after he accused Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of plotting his murder.
A series of resignations from the House Republican Conference reflects a discontent among members, with some considering Congress a "bad workplace."
A former Tea Party member and Parkland dad have joined forces to defeat Trump.
The Trinamool Congress party in West Bengal is facing accusations of land grabbing and sexual abuse, with leader Sheikh Shahjahan at the center of the controversy.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) indicated his potential support for protections for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, stating that IVF is critical for many couples and helps them build families, in response to former President Trump's call for Alabama to preserve access to IVF following a court ruling that led to some clinics pausing the procedure.
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal was interrupted by protesters while raising the farmers' protest during the inauguration of AIIMS Bathinda by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Telugu Desam Party president Chandrababu Naidu holds individual meetings with excluded TDP seniors to explain their absence from the maiden MLA list and assures them of alternative positions in the alliance government.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticizes Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal for injecting "political frustration" during the inauguration of AIIMS Bathinda, stating that such occasions should not be used as a platform for raising other demands.
Retired general Rick Hillier warns that Canada's biggest national security risk is its "irrelevance" in an unstable geopolitical world, where Canada is not being included in significant discussions or actions.
Former IT Minister KTR criticizes CM Revanth Reddy, stating that he is not an elected chief minister and lacks the stature to hold the position.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde warns Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil not to test the patience of the state government amid allegations made against Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis about ending Maratha influence in the state.
President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, urges Speaker Mike Johnson to put a bipartisan Senate foreign aid bill to a vote in the House in order to provide aid to Ukraine and help turn the tide in its war against Russia's invasion.
The apex Igbo socio-cultural group Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on former head of state Gen. Yakubu Gowon to apologize for his "inflammatory" comments about the Nigerian Civil War and acknowledge his mistakes.
Rashtriya Lok Dal Chief Jayant Chaudhary criticizes Rahul Gandhi for calling the people of Varanasi "drunk and dancing," expressing hope that he won't make similar remarks about the people of Agra and Mathura.
Lee Anderson, a conservative MP who made inflammatory comments about the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has been suspended from the Conservative Party, sparking condemnation from various political figures.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot yield true peace, but he expects Putin to acknowledge his mistake and defeat in the war.
Sharmila's assumption of receiving equal attention and respect as her brother YS Jagan Mohan Reddy from the media and public is proven false, as she is still primarily known as either YSR's daughter or YS Jagan's sister, as shown by the lack of media coverage and public interest in her son's wedding and reception events without YS Jagan's presence.
Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were seen posing together on top of a red jeep during their 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Agra, marking the finalization of a key seat-sharing deal between the Samajwadi Party and Congress in Uttar Pradesh.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich opposes the reported outline of a hostage deal and vows to vote against it, while War cabinet minister Benny Gantz emphasizes the government's determination to bring the hostages home and ensure the safety of Israeli residents.
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan called Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison camp a sign of President Putin's weakness, noting that the need to lock him up and suppress mourners shows vulnerability, not strength.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde warns Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange not to test the patience of the government after making wild allegations against Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while also criticizing Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray for their alleged involvement.
BRS leader K. Kavitha has informed the CBI that she cannot appear before them in the Delhi excise policy case due to her commitments during the upcoming Parliamentary elections and has requested them to withdraw the notice.
Deputy Mayor of Greater Hyderabad M. Srilatha and her husband, both from the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party, have joined the Congress party, citing lack of recognition for Telangana movement leaders in BRS.
Leader of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Banji Akintoye, declares his intention to return to Nigeria after Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Igboho, also returns to the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated five AIIMS, including one in Raebareli, and criticized the Congress party for their lack of development in the region, highlighting his own accomplishments.
Labour's Angela Rayner rejects accusations of hypocrisy after benefiting from Margaret Thatcher's right-to-buy scheme while criticizing it, stating that buying her council house was a proud moment but wanting to review the policy if her party comes to power.