Biden ‘praying’ for Damar Hamlin and family as Buffalo Bills provides update on condition
President Biden on Thursday said he and First Lady Jill Biden are continuing to pray for Damar Hamlin and his family as the Buffalo Bills safety shows signs…
Democrats stress unity message, but pivot from addressing Cori Bush calling Byron Donalds a ‘prop’
Top Democratic House leadership on Thursday morning stressed a message of “unity” in the party, but pivoted when asked about comments from one Democrat in their caucus who…
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont sworn in for another 4 years, calls for middle class tax cuts
Sworn into office for a second four-year term, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday called on state legislators to pass a “meaningful middle class tax cut,” saying it’s…
Trump vows to deploy US special forces, military assets to ‘inflict maximum damage’ on cartels
Former President Trump said Thursday that if elected again as commander in chief, he will deploy U.S. special forces and other military assets to “inflict maximum damage” on…
Matt Gaetz admits Kevin McCarthy might win House speaker vote, but with a major caveat
Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., conceded Thursday that Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., could eventually be elected speaker of the House of Representatives, but argued he would be a speaker…
Mysterious eco group is funding local climate journalism: ‘Advocacy dressed up as news reporting’
A little-known environmental organization founded by the heir of a billion-dollar fortune has quietly organized large grants for local news outlets to boost climate change coverage and, sometimes,…
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,…