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The House Republican Party is on the brink of a political standoff that could delay the certification of the Electoral College results on January 6, 2024. Speaker Mike Johnson, struggling to unite his party, faces an uphill battle to retain the gavel amid internal dissent. The GOP’s slim majority has …

A fierce debate has erupted over high-skilled immigration within the MAGA movement after comments from two incoming advisers to President-elect Donald Trump ignited backlash over the H-1B visa program. The controversy underscores deep divisions in Trump’s camp regarding immigration policy and the future of U.S. innovation. The conflict began when …

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates. Biden’s decision, which reduced their punishments to life in prison without parole, aimed to align with a moratorium on federal executions, except in cases of …

President-elect Donald Trump sparked fresh international controversy on Christmas Day with a series of Truth Social posts suggesting U.S. control over Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal. Trump’s comments ranged from sharp criticism of foreign leaders to a revival of past territorial ambitions, drawing swift reactions from political leaders and …

In a historic move, President Joe Biden signed a bill on Tuesday officially designating the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) as the national bird of the United States. Though prominently featured on the Great Seal of the United States since 1782, the bald eagle had never been formally recognized in U.S. …

President-elect Donald Trump has once again suggested that the United States pursue ownership of Greenland, reigniting a diplomatic controversy over the self-governing territory. In a statement on Sunday announcing his pick for U.S. ambassador to Denmark, Trump described U.S. control of Greenland as an “absolute necessity” for national security and …

President Joe Biden on Monday vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have added 66 federal district court judgeships, citing unresolved concerns about judicial allocation, caseload demands, and timing. The decision drew sharp criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups, with some calling it a missed opportunity to address delays in the …

The House Ethics Committee released a damning report on Monday detailing allegations against former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, citing substantial evidence of sexual misconduct, drug use, misuse of office, and obstruction. Gaetz, who denies all allegations, attempted to block the report’s release through a federal lawsuit earlier the …

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against America’s three largest banks—JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America—alleging widespread failures to protect customers from fraud on Zelle, the popular peer-to-peer payment platform they co-own. The suit, which also names Zelle’s operator Early Warning Services LLC, claims …

A newly released report by the House Ethics Committee accuses former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) of serious misconduct, including paying for sex, using illegal drugs, and violating multiple House rules. The 37-page report, obtained by CBS News, outlines allegations of statutory rape, illicit drug use, and abuse of power during …

President Joe Biden announced Monday the commutation of sentences for 37 federal death row inmates, converting their punishments to life imprisonment without parole. The move comes weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, a staunch advocate for expanding the use of capital punishment, takes office. Biden’s decision spares individuals convicted of heinous …

The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill early Saturday that would increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans with pensions by ending two of the program’s policies in place for decades — the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset. The legislation, which would cost more than $195 …

President Joe Biden achieved a historic milestone on Friday as the Senate confirmed his 235th federal judge, surpassing former President Donald Trump’s total of 234 judicial confirmations. The Biden administration’s emphasis on professional and demographic diversity sets his selections apart, solidifying a key aspect of his legacy. “Judges shape our …

In a late-night vote, the Senate passed a funding bill early Saturday morning to keep the government open for three more months, narrowly avoiding a shutdown during the holiday season. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk, where he is expected to sign it promptly. The Senate approved …

The Biden-Harris Administration announced today the approval of $4.28 billion in additional student loan forgiveness for 54,900 public service workers. This latest action increases the Administration’s total student debt relief to nearly $180 billion for approximately five million Americans. The relief stems from extensive reforms made to the Public Service …