Politics

November 12, 2023

House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert shutdown draws criticism from conservatives

The House approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package Thursday for Israel, but it featured a partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson that poses a direct challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden.

November 12, 2023

November 10, 2023

Trump suggests he would use FBI to go after political rivals if elected in 2024

Trump said: ‘If I happen to be president and I see somebody doing well and beating me very badly, I say go down and indict them’

November 10, 2023

November 10, 2023

Manchin’s Retirement Fuels Talk of a 2024 Presidential Bid

• Democrat in red West Virginia provided key votes for Biden

November 10, 2023

November 09, 2023

Joe Manchin won’t run for reelection, giving GOP an opening to flip West Virginia seat

But the retirement announcement sounded more like the launch of a new campaign: the lawmaker said he's not done with public service and outlined his frustrations with the two major political parties. 

November 09, 2023

November 09, 2023

They blew it

How did they do? In short, they blew it.

November 09, 2023

November 09, 2023

Third Republican debate: Four takeaways from the Miami event

Five Republican candidates for president took to the stage for the party's third debate in Miami on Wednesday.

November 09, 2023

November 08, 2023

Ivanka Trump testifies to New York fraud trial she cannot recall loan details

Ivanka Trump claimed she could not remember property deals she handled at her father's firm, as she testified in a civil fraud case that threatens his business empire.

November 08, 2023

November 08, 2023

US election day 2023: Three takeaways after Americans went to the polls

While the White House was not up for grabs - that comes next year - Tuesday proved to be a big night for US politics.

November 08, 2023

November 01, 2023

Trump’s Three Children Set to Testify in His NY Fraud Trial

Donald Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump testifying in coming days

November 01, 2023

October 30, 2023

Pence joins Republicans eviscerated by contradicting Trump’s election lies

Democrats are already trying to make Johnson’s record on election credibility into a liability as the 2024 campaign heats up with Republicans seeking to cling onto their House majority.

October 30, 2023

October 29, 2023

Judge reimposes restrictions on Trump’s speech in Jan. 6 case

Chutkan rejected that argument in her ruling, saying he could criticize the prosecution as political and unfounded without personal attacks that could intimidate people involved in the case and mislead the public.

October 29, 2023

October 28, 2023

The driving force behind Pence’s decision to suspend his campaign for president

“It’s become clear to me: This is not my time,” Pence said at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual gathering in Las Vegas. “So after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today.”

October 28, 2023

October 26, 2023

Who is Rep. Mike Johnson, the new House speaker?

October 26, 2023

October 26, 2023

Mike Johnson gives House Republicans hope of fresh start after chaos

Rightwing Louisiana congressman and Trump ally is now one of the most powerful people in Washington

October 26, 2023

October 25, 2023

House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker, Ending Three-Week Deadlock

October 25, 2023

October 25, 2023

Trump ally didn’t lose a single GOP vote in securing speakership

After 22 days and four House Republican speaker nominees, the Louisiana representative will be the new House speaker. In the 220-209 tally, all Democrats voted for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

October 25, 2023

October 25, 2023

Republicans pick Mike Johnson as latest House Speaker nominee

Republicans have picked Congressman Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

October 25, 2023