With a possible partial government shutdown looming, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to bring a defense spending bill to a vote this week despite resistance from hardline Republicans, as the struggle over fiscal spending legislation continues.
Former GOP figure Sarah Palin criticized the prison sentences given to insurrectionists involved in the Capitol attack, suggesting that it discourages individuals from being "good guys" and highlights a biased justice system.
Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro is on trial for contempt of Congress after refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, with prosecutors arguing that he acted as if he were "above the law."
A judge has sentenced Jan. 6 rioter Eric Gavelek Munchel, known as "Zip-Tie Guy," to four years and nine months in prison, while his mother, Lisa Marie Eisenhart, received a 2.5-year sentence, for their role in the Capitol attack.
A legal dispute over the late husband of Senator Dianne Feinstein's assets, including valuable properties, and millions of dollars in disbursements, has resulted in private mediation ordered by a judge.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flown to California to meet with Elon Musk, where they plan to discuss artificial intelligence investments and seek to deflect criticism they have both faced over the past year.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces the challenge of rallying his fragmented caucus to avoid a government shutdown, risking his speakership in the process, as Republicans in the House and Senate remain divided on spending and policy issues.
Several people were arrested after entering the office of Kevin McCarthy, the speaker of the House, during a protest for HIV/AIDS funding, which is under threat amid Congress's negotiations over a government shutdown.
The arrest of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu in connection with a corruption scandal is having significant political repercussions, with analysts debating its impact on the Telugu Desam Party and potential alliances with the Jana Sena Party, while the current chief minister focuses on his positive welfare schemes to maintain his support.
Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney accuses former British Prime Minister Liz Truss and her Brexit-backing allies of misunderstanding economics and putting the UK on a path to economic instability resembling Argentina, sparking market panic with ill-conceived plans for unfunded tax cuts.
The White House withdrew its nominee to lead the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy after Senator Joe Manchin opposed the appointment due to concerns about proposed stove efficiency rules and the broader effort to eliminate fossil fuels.
The Biden administration has issued a waiver allowing Iran access to $6 billion in blocked Iranian oil revenue and has informed Congress of its intention to release five Iranian nationals detained in the U.S. in exchange for five Americans held in Iran, as part of a prisoner exchange.
House Republicans are seeking to initiate the impeachment process against Joe Biden based on allegations of corruption and influence peddling involving his son Hunter, but the claims are largely unsupported by evidence.
The Ukrainian government dismissed six deputy defense ministers following the appointment of a new defense minister, Rustem Umerov, who aims to enhance the coordination of Ukrainian defense forces, prioritize individual soldiers, develop Ukraine's military industry, and fight corruption.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump have requested that U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan recuse herself from his federal election obstruction case, arguing that her past statements on Jan. 6, 2021, riot defendants suggest she has already formed a biased opinion on Trump's guilt.
Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark's lawyer argued that Clark was acting within the scope of his official duties when he helped Donald Trump try to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia, as Clark seeks to move his criminal case to federal court.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $1 billion of aid during a surprise visit to Ukraine, following a Russian strike that killed at least 17 people at a market and drew international condemnation and accusations of war crimes.
Russia summoned the Armenian ambassador to express protest over "unfriendly steps" during escalating tensions in the South Caucasus, specifically related to the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
A bronze statue of "Iron Felix" Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the Soviet secret police, has been unveiled at Russia's foreign spy service headquarters, symbolizing the repressive system that still prevails in Putin's Russia.
Five American citizens, including Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, and Morad Tahbaz, who were wrongfully detained in Iran, have been freed and flown to Doha, Qatar, before being transported back to the United States in a deal between the US and Iran.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has filed a lawsuit against the IRS, claiming that the agency unlawfully released his tax information and failed to protect his private records. He is seeking damages, documents related to the disclosure, and attorneys' fees.
Walter Isaacson clarifies that Elon Musk did not personally order Starlink coverage to be turned off during the Ukrainian military operation in Crimea, but rather, the Ukrainians mistakenly believed that coverage was enabled and asked Musk to activate it.
The Senate's dress code, which required men to wear jackets and ties and women to wear business attire, has been abolished, likely due to the influence of Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, known for his unconventional attire.
Despite Hunter Biden's attorney's claims that his client did not share money from his business dealings with his father, President Biden, text messages and emails from Hunter's abandoned laptop suggest otherwise.
The US Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission, giving President Biden a Democratic majority and the ability to swiftly restore net neutrality.
The arrest of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the ongoing investigations against him and his son has dealt a significant blow to the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) as they were trying to regain traction after a major defeat in the 2019 elections.
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Five Americans who were detained in Iran for years have been released in a politically risky deal brokered by President Joe Biden, which involved the release of nearly $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets held by South Korea.
Brazilian President Lula backtracked on his previous comments suggesting that Russian President Putin would not be arrested if he attended the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, stating that the decision would be made by the justice system rather than the government or congress.
U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton, a Virginia Democrat, announced that she will not seek reelection due to her updated diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurological disorder similar to Parkinson's disease.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accuses the government of India of being responsible for the fatal shooting of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has filed an ethics complaint against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, accusing him of violating judicial ethics standards with recent public comments.
Former head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, Tamir Pardo, stated in an interview that Israel is enforcing an apartheid system in the West Bank, joining a small but growing number of retired officials who have made similar claims.
Freshman Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is blocking military promotions over the Pentagon's payment for service members seeking abortion care, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has not taken action to end the blockade, revealing his weakened control over his caucus.
Justice Samuel Alito rejected calls from Senate Democrats to recuse himself from an upcoming Supreme Court case due to his interactions with one of the lawyers, highlighting tensions over ethical issues and the lack of an ethics code for the court.
President Biden's deal with Iran to free five imprisoned Americans by unlocking $6 billion in frozen funds is facing criticism from his domestic opponents, highlighting the difficult balancing act that presidents face in navigating humanitarian concerns, geopolitics, and domestic considerations.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his concerns and called for investigation into the potential link between Indian government agents and the killing of a Sikh-Canadian activist, emphasizing that any involvement of a foreign government in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil is an unacceptable violation of sovereignty.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a paramilitary parade with his daughter to celebrate the country's 75th anniversary, receiving congratulatory letters from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
California Democrat Barbara Lee criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom's comments about appointing a Black woman as a caretaker replacement for Senator Dianne Feinstein, stating that it is insulting and Black women deserve more than just token appointments.
Kristen Welker's interview with Donald Trump on "Meet the Press" demonstrated the impossibility of treating Trump as a normal political figure and showcased the deterioration of network news' ability to hold politicians accountable.
President Joe Biden is set to address the United Nations General Assembly to promote democracy and advocate for increased support for Ukraine, with his meetings and speech aiming to strengthen ties between the United States and smaller, developing nations, as well as discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.