Family members of American activist arrested in Egypt
Egyptian authorities raided multiple homes and detained family members of Egyptian-American human rights activist Mohamed Soltan, his organization,…
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Senate committee to hold confirmation hearing for Biden’s HHS nominee next week
President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services will appear before a Senate committee next week for his…
Continue Reading Alleged Capitol rioter drops request to travel to Peru to get married
An alleged Capitol rioter who asked a judge to let him get married in Peru has withdrawn his request, according to new court filings. The defendant,…
Continue ReadingGeorgia state bar proceeding with inquiry into pro-Trump attorney Lin Wood
The State Bar of Georgia is “proceeding with an inquiry” into attorney Lin Wood, one of the lawyers who unsuccessfully pushed a handful…
Continue Reading READ: Democrat’s lawsuit against Donald Trump over US Capitol attack
Former President Donald Trump and attorney Rudy Giuliani are being accused of conspiring with the far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to…
Continue ReadingInside the new President’s routine: Oval Office fires and early bedtimes
When President Joe Biden flew aboard Air Force One for the first time this month, he did not spend much time soaking in the moment. The flight, after…
Continue Reading Biden zeroes in on policy: Here are 6 top priorities
Joe Biden has been President of the United States for nearly a month, but his political agenda is only just coming into focus in Washington, now that…
Continue Reading Joe Biden returns to Wisconsin, testing a new President’s promise to unify and govern
Caroline Quinlan didn’t vote for Joe Biden, but she’s praying for his success and hoping he can deliver on his pledge to unite a deeply…
Continue Reading Some of his followers are being sought by the FBI. It’s not stopping the leader of the Oath Keepers.
The FBI is investigating some of his followers. Others are already in custody and facing decades in prison if convicted of federal…
Continue Reading Washington Post: GOP donor who donated millions for voter fraud investigation wants money back
A Republican donor who gave $2.5 million for a voter fraud investigation by a conservative nonprofit has come to regret his decision and doubt the…
Continue ReadingNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Covid-19 controversy, explained
Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is at the center of an escalating controversy over deaths in nursing homes, how they were counted and how they…
Continue ReadingMcConnell defends vote to acquit Trump: ‘Our job was to defend the Constitution and respect its limits’
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Monday rebuked Donald Trump‘s incitement of the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol while…
Continue ReadingThese GOP lawmakers are facing backlash from state parties for not backing Trump
State Republican parties are taking action against GOP lawmakers who have reprimanded former President Donald Trump. Some of the senators and…
Continue Reading Utah GOP responds to senators’ varying impeachment votes: ‘There is power in our differences’
The Utah Republican Party released a statement Monday accepting the different votes of the state’s Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee in last…
Continue ReadingGovernors tell Biden in letter some vaccine efforts are creating confusion and inefficiency
A bipartisan group of governors expressed concern Monday at the Biden administration’s vaccine rollout, writing in a letter to the White House…
Continue ReadingOne contractor killed and one US service member injured in rocket attack in Iraq
A civilian contractor was killed and a US service member was injured along with five other contractors when rocket fire landed on coalition forces…
Continue Reading Tim Kaine Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Democratic US Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia. Personal Birth date: February 26, 1958 Birth place: St. Paul,…
Continue ReadingCongress’ Covid relief negotiations: Stimulus talks get into full swing
Unemployment benefits will begin to lapse for millions of American In less than a month, putting the pressure squarely on Congress — and…
Continue ReadingNATO chief says alliance won’t remove troops from Afghanistan ‘before the time is right’
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg opened the door Monday to the alliance keeping forces in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline when the US had…
Continue ReadingMitch McConnell Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky. Personal Birth date: February 20, 1942 Birth place:…
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