With antisemitism on the rise, American Jewish groups aim to take a stand against threats
Antisemitism and antisemitic incidents are on the rise, but as Jewish people face hate at a higher rate than any other religious group in the U.S., there are…
Biden expected to present Jan. 6 police officers with Presidential Citizens Medal: report
President Biden is expected to bestow the second-highest civilian award to members of the Capitol Police who defended the building on Jan. 6, 2021. Biden is expected to…
McCarthy says speaker vote tally will remain ‘pretty much’ the same Thursday
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said he expects the vote tally for speaker to remain “pretty much” the same Thursday. “Nothing is agreed to until everything is…
Embattled Rep-elect George Santos gets the cold shoulder during days-long House speaker race
Rep.-elect George Santos has received an awkward welcome to Washington so far. The newly elected New York congressman, who has been embattled in scandal over his fabricated resume,…
Third Australian cruise in weeks turns into ‘nightmare’ after fungus outbreak prevents entry into New Zealand
A total of three cruise ships over the past few weeks in Australian waters have been denied entry into New Zealand and forced to change itineraries due to…
Biden to announce border visit, new measures as pressure grows over overwhelming migrant surge
President Biden on Thursday will make a major speech on border security and enforcement, in which he will announce expanded border measures, ahead of his first ever visit…
GOP holdout Dan Bishop denies claiming he’ll resign if bid to stop McCarthy fails
After six votes in two days, House Republicans still do not have a consensus candidate for speaker, and 20 GOP holdouts remain opposed to Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.,…
What to expect in the House today as GOP speaker debate continues
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., appears to be making progress in negotiations over the speakership with his critics in the House Freedom Caucus, but Thursday’s meeting of…
McCarthy struggles to win over hardliners in speaker race despite new concessions
GOP opponents of Kevin McCarthy’s speakership bid indicated Thursday morning they still aren’t ready to support him, even after McCarthy hinted at new concessions late Wednesday aimed at…
AOC trolls Kat Cammack with rum distillery visit after she accused Dems of drinking in House chamber
Democratic socialist Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., trolled Republican Rep.-elect Kat Cammack of Florida by visiting a D.C. rum distillery Wednesday night after Kammack accused the Democrats in the…