The president has spared several high-profile Republicans from prison time since returning to the White House in January. President Donald Trump has pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada, who was handed a 36-month sentence in September for fraud, money laundering and conspiracy charges tied to a scheme involving constituent mailer services. Trump also pardoned … Read more
The legislation from Sen. Ron Johnson pays federal employees working during the shutdown and active-duty troops. Senate Republicans are eyeing a Friday vote on legislation that would pay some federal employees and active-duty troops amid the record-setting government shutdown. Majority Leader John Thune said there was a “good possibility” that he would tee up a … Read more
Resolution may be delayed without agreement over the force’s mandate and a timetable for Israeli withdrawal A UN security council resolution mandating the introduction of an international stabilisation force into Gaza is likely to be ready within two weeks, but may be delayed if disputes cannot be resolved over the force’s mandate, including the question … Read more
Written in cursive gold script, new sign was affixed beside office’s door while shutdown jeopardizes Snap program A new sign was spotted adorning the White House this week, prompting backlash from lawmakers who have noted that Donald Trump is quite literally gilding the White House during a government shutdown. Trump has been remaking the White … Read more
Decision marks the close of a storied 20-term congressional career for the first woman to serve as House speaker Nancy Pelosi, a California Democratic representative and the first woman to serve as speaker, announced on Thursday she will retire from Congress, two years after stepping down from House leadership. Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco … Read more
United, Southwest and Delta have announced they will be reducing flights amid continuing government shutdown United, Southwest and Delta airlines began cancelling flights for Friday in compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s directive that will see reductions in flights at 40 major airports from Friday to help address air traffic controller shortage safety concerns as … Read more
He won the election. Now he’ll need to overcome these political challenges. Alittle more than a year ago, before launching his campaign, Zohran Mamdani and some of his supporters gathered to hash out their top three issues. They had: 1) rent freezes, and 2) fast and free buses. They were still figuring out the third, … Read more
From a democratic socialist in New York to moderates in Virginia and New Jersey, Democrats found success by focusing on the cost of living — not culture wars. NEW YORK — The common theme that emerged from Democrats’ trio of wins in New York, New Jersey and Virginia on Tuesday was affordability. For all their … Read more
The former governor’s half-century in New York politics hits a screeching halt with a failed comeback bid. NEW YORK — Andrew Cuomo’s political career is ending where it began — with a failed mayoral race. Nearly 50 years ago, Cuomo served as an informal adviser to his father’s unsuccessful City Hall bid. Decades later, he … Read more
A federal magistrate judge questioned whether privileged material was improperly obtained and used. ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — A federal magistrate judge scolded Justice Department prosecutors on Wednesday for an “indict first, investigate second” posture in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, raising new questions about a “highly unusual” case that was ordered up … Read more