House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ability to pass a short-term funding measure to keep the US government open is threatened by GOP infighting and the possibility of seeking an agreement with Democratic lawmakers, which could lead to an attempt to oust McCarthy from his position.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom defended Hunter Biden's business dealings, stating that it is not uncommon for people to use their family connections for personal gain.
China's former foreign minister Qin Gang was reportedly ousted from his position due to an alleged affair and fathering a child with a woman in the U.S., which is now being investigated for potential impact on national security.
Ray Epps has been charged with disorderly conduct for his actions at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with some suggesting he may have been a government agent.
Azerbaijan has launched "localized anti-terrorist measures" in Nagorno-Karabakh after landmines killed soldiers and civilians; tensions over the disputed enclave have escalated as Russia is preoccupied with the war in Ukraine.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee will hold its first hearing on the impeachment inquiry into President Biden on Sept. 28, focusing on constitutional and legal questions surrounding his alleged involvement in corruption and abuse of public office, while also planning to subpoena the bank records of his son, Hunter Biden.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has had his appeal for release in Russia denied, and will remain in custody until at least November 30 on espionage charges that he, his employer, and the U.S. government deem as false.
Elon Musk plans to introduce a monthly fee for the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now called X, in an effort to combat fake accounts and bots.
Kristen Welker's interview with Donald Trump on "Meet the Press" was seen as a failure, with her lack of pushback allowing Trump to make false statements without consequence, highlighting the ongoing struggle of news media to effectively hold him accountable.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is taking a more aggressive stance against conservatives in his party, challenging them to vote against a proposed GOP stopgap in order to isolate themselves from the rest of the party and potentially end his speakership.
Five Americans who were imprisoned in Iran were freed in a prisoner swap that also saw five Iranians released from the United States, with the Biden administration defending its return of $6 billion in Iranian funds but experts warning that there is little the U.S. can do to monitor how the money will be used.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warns fellow Republicans to avoid brinksmanship that could lead to a government shutdown, stating that shutdowns are always a political "loser" for Republicans.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that Canada is not attempting to provoke India but wants New Delhi to address the issue of the alleged link between Indian agents and the murder of a Sikh separatist leader.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded support for his country's war effort against Russia in a somber address to the U.N. General Assembly, accusing Russia of endangering the sovereignty of its neighbors and the international rules-based order.
Former lawyer Robert Costello is suing Rudy Giuliani, claiming that Giuliani has only paid a fraction of his nearly $1.6 million legal fees from investigations into his efforts to help Donald Trump stay in power. Giuliani is facing financial strain from multiple lawsuits and charges related to his work for Trump.
Senator John Fetterman has faced backlash from Republicans after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer relaxed the Senate's dress code, allowing lawmakers to dress casually without violating protocol.
Azerbaijan has launched a military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, aiming to disarm Armenian forces and secure the withdrawal of their troops, raising the threat of a new war in the region.
French President Emmanuel Macron clarified his views on video games, stating that he sees them as an opportunity for France, its youth, and its economy, and condemning violence instead of blaming video games for riots in the country.
The Canadian government worked closely with the United States on intelligence suggesting Indian agents were potentially involved in the murder of a Sikh leader in British Columbia, leading to strained diplomatic relations between Canada and India.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from a trip to Russia where he strengthened ties with President Vladimir Putin, sparking speculation about potential arms transfer deals in violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
Ukraine's new Defence Minister Rustem Umerov has dismissed all six deputy defence ministers in an effort to clean out corruption and make a new start in the ministry.